First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

Jetbdude · 12-17-2007, 04:12 PM

First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade - Motorcycle News - MCN

phobe · 12-17-2007, 04:24 PM

Not much of a report... or am I missing something?

CBR929RE · 12-17-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Not much of a report... or am I missing something?

gotta buy the issue

deftones156 · 12-17-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Not much of a report... or am I missing something?

That's MCN for ya, unless the bike in question is at least a year old...

CBRVFR · 12-17-2007, 06:37 PM

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The result is a kerb weight of 199kg (105kg front, 94kg rear)

That's around 440 lbs, right? Doesn't sound like the class lightweight champ -

phobe · 12-17-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

That's around 440 lbs, right? Doesn't sound like the class lightweight champ -

Curb weight... full of fuel, ready to ride. Bet it undercuts the next lightest by at least 20 lbs.

bwhip · 12-17-2007, 07:36 PM

According to MotorcycleUSA's test, the 1098S was 435 wet.

phobe · 12-17-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

According to MotorcycleUSA's test, the 1098S was 435 wet.

For what $10 grand more? Different class.

bwhip · 12-17-2007, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

For what $10 grand more? Different class.

Only 8 grand more, give or take...

Jetbdude · 12-18-2007, 07:56 AM

Not everyone can use the word "only" before "8 grand"

Heavy-Dee · 12-18-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jetbdude

Not everyone can use the word "only" before "8 grand"

Sure they can. They just can't mean it.

Jetbdude · 12-18-2007, 11:18 AM

Jonathan Rea takes the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade for a test run at the Losail Circuit in Qatar

Video: Johnny Rea onboard the 2008 Fireblade in Qatar - Motorcycle News - MCN

ND4SPD · 12-18-2007, 04:06 PM

YouTube - Johnny Rea onboard the 2008 Fireblade in Qatar

TornadoB8 · 12-18-2007, 04:27 PM

That didn't look like any fun at all.

tigerblade · 12-18-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Sure they can. They just can't mean it.

Sure they can. It's all relative...

ND4SPD · 12-18-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TornadoB8

That didn't look like any fun at all.

Yeah, I know. It didn't have any headshake, the rear end wasn't dancing all over the place either. Who would want to ride it?

smoothrideronli · 12-18-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Yeah, I know. It didn't have any headshake, the rear end wasn't dancing all over the place either. Who would want to ride it?

Damn electronics!!

RedRider · 12-19-2007, 05:04 PM

Exhaust sounds like crap...

Jetbdude · 12-25-2007, 07:53 PM

Another vid

Honda CBR1000RR 2008 : 1ère vidéo ! - Moto Station

Jetbdude · 12-25-2007, 07:55 PM

Here's how it looks like in race trim

bwhip · 12-25-2007, 08:14 PM

Just got the new (January) issue of TWO (Two Wheels Only) from the UK, and Niall Mackenzie talks about this bike in his column. He said he has a good buddy who is an accomplished racer, who recently tested the new Blade back to back with the '07.

He said "he immediately took four seconds off his lap times with the 2008 machine and felt it was like a proper race bike in the process."

Still butt ugly, but it sounds like it's a performer.

CBRVFR · 12-25-2007, 11:12 PM

I predict someone is going to make some money designing a less ugly exhaust bracket.

Shenders1 · 12-26-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

Just got the new (January) issue of TWO (Two Wheels Only) from the UK, and Niall Mackenzie talks about this bike in his column. He said he has a good buddy who is an accomplished racer, who recently tested the new Blade back to back with the '07.

He said "he immediately took four seconds off his lap times with the 2008 machine and felt it was like a proper race bike in the process."

Still butt ugly, but it sounds like it's a performer.

Must be too much Holiday food, but I'm really starting to warm to the looks.

Here's hoping the box-stock quickness translates to AMA SBK quickness.

Heavy-Dee · 12-26-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

I predict someone is going to make some money designing a less ugly exhaust bracket.

Seems like you could build one off of the rear set pretty easily.

ONEvcs · 12-26-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

Just got the new (January) issue of TWO (Two Wheels Only) from the UK, and Niall Mackenzie talks about this bike in his column. He said he has a good buddy who is an accomplished racer, who recently tested the new Blade back to back with the '07.

He said "he immediately took four seconds off his lap times with the 2008 machine and felt it was like a proper race bike in the process."

Still butt ugly, but it sounds like it's a performer.

Four seconds off of what? cause if it's off the Isle of Mann TT lap, that's not saying much...

12-17-2007, 04:12 PM	#1
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,454	First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade - Motorcycle News - MCN __________________ #20

12-17-2007, 04:24 PM	#2
phobe circa 1960 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,629	Re: First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Not much of a report... or am I missing something? __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

12-17-2007, 07:36 PM	#7
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,897	Re: First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade According to MotorcycleUSA's test, the 1098S was 435 wet. __________________ My Gallery

12-18-2007, 07:56 AM	#10
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,454	Re: First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Not everyone can use the word "only" before "8 grand" __________________ #20

12-18-2007, 11:18 AM	#12
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,454	Re: First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Jonathan Rea takes the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade for a test run at the Losail Circuit in Qatar Video: Johnny Rea onboard the 2008 Fireblade in Qatar - Motorcycle News - MCN __________________ #20

12-18-2007, 04:27 PM	#14
TornadoB8 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: KC Age: 44 Bike(s): 2005 600RR Posts: 910	Re: First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade That didn't look like any fun at all. __________________ CCS#27 Dunlop, Vortex, Vesrah, Silkolene

12-19-2007, 05:04 PM	#18
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,381	Re: First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Exhaust sounds like crap...

12-25-2007, 07:53 PM	#19
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,454	Re: First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Another vid Honda CBR1000RR 2008 : 1ère vidéo ! - Moto Station __________________ #20

12-25-2007, 07:55 PM	#20
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,454	Re: First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Here's how it looks like in race trim Attached Thumbnails __________________ #20

12-25-2007, 08:14 PM	#21
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,897	Re: First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Just got the new (January) issue of TWO (Two Wheels Only) from the UK, and Niall Mackenzie talks about this bike in his column. He said he has a good buddy who is an accomplished racer, who recently tested the new Blade back to back with the '07. He said "he immediately took four seconds off his lap times with the 2008 machine and felt it was like a proper race bike in the process." Still butt ugly, but it sounds like it's a performer. __________________ My Gallery

12-25-2007, 11:12 PM	#22
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,022	Re: First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade I predict someone is going to make some money designing a less ugly exhaust bracket. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant