Woopa!! Cbr1000rr Riders

[Tashi]

Hello Beagle, how come pose around in your own bedroom with jacket & helmet? No bike to ride right?

 

How come there are like clay dolls next to your bed? Playing with girlie stuffs now are you? I knew you were always a sissy-a$$ed rider.

 

Groovy bed sheets too! Kekeke.

[Tashi]

Some nice angles of the 08 Blade.

http://www.fullgaz.co.il/galleries/2008-cbr1000-rr/cbr1000rr-pa%20(36).jpg

http://www.fullgaz.co.il/galleries/2008-cbr1000-rr/cbr1000rr-pa%20(32).jpg

http://www.fullgaz.co.il/galleries/2008-cbr1000-rr/cbr1000rr-pa%20(31).jpg

http://www.fullgaz.co.il/galleries/2008-cbr1000-rr/cbr1000rr-pa%20(30).jpg

[rinpoche]

hello i dun know how u define by the word nice. this 08 is the most ugly bike in the world even honda cub look better than 08. this bike is damn ugly that why they show u alot angle of the bike

[Speedpass]

No use deciding if a bike is ugly or not by looking at pictures . Have to see the real thing b4 deciding .

 

Some bikes look ugly in pics but turn out to be nice in real life .

 

I nvr like the Ducati 916 whe i 1st saw it from pics , but was mesmerised by its slick design when i saw the real thing .

[eldottore46]

No use deciding if a bike is ugly or not by looking at pictures . Have to see the real thing b4 deciding .

 

Some bikes look ugly in pics but turn out to be nice in real life .

 

I nvr like the Ducati 916 whe i 1st saw it from pics , but was mesmerised by its slick design when i saw the real thing .

 

Totally agreed with you

 

Lets wait & see the real Mccoy when it reaches our shores

 

No use speculating the looks now

[BlackHonda]

I just dun like the rear brakelites n signals

looks like a handle for rollerbladers to hitch a ride

[Tashi]

I just dun like the rear brakelites n signals

looks like a handle for rollerbladers to hitch a ride

 

It's 1 piece design could facilitate easy removal.

 

Found this article, it's a nice read. I like the part of the article on tradition, craftsmanship, temples, gardens & teacups. It's like only people who has an appreciation for the finer things in life would appreciate this new Blade, a bike made for the connoisseur.

 

Development Concept of the 2008 CBR1000RR

True to the spirit of Honda Racing development, the new 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade achieves its phenomenal leap in performance with a single-minded dedication to the tried and true fundamentals of lighter weight, greater efficiency and minimised resistance in its every facet. Every critical component in its chassis, engine and drivetrain was rethought, redesigned and recreated to achieve not only lighter weight, but along with it important gains in structural strength and operating efficiency as new techniques were developed to make each critical part the best it could be.

 

For this impressive new generation of the Fireblade, development was carried out not only in Japan, but around the world, with an international team who focused their efforts on lightening, simplifying and reshaping in order to rediscover the true essential qualities of Japanese craftsmanship and redefine the soul of cutting-edge Super Sports motorcycle performance as it applies to both the needs of the racetrack circuit and the deepest desires of a wide range of sportsbike riders on the constant lookout for the fastest, most instinctively responsive riding machine they can own. Once that seems to easily adapt and mould itself to fit each rider’s unique riding style, building skills and confidence along the way.

 

Remarkably, instead of starting at the most logical points of the race track or the high-tech design studio, this close-knit team first paid a visit to the ancient capital of Kyoto to breath in the traditions of craftsmanship and culture that have defined the essence of Japan and its artisans’ spirit for centuries. Experiencing first-hand the temples and gardens, and the attention to detail revealed in each hand-made object, very often with almost imperceptible subtlety, whether in the curves of a common teacup or the swirling filigree seen in the reflection of a finely honed blade, the design team gained a deeper appreciation for the inherent Japanese sense of detail and spirit that is often overlooked at first glance. The clearest representation of this spirit manifested itself in the Samurai sword, a blade of apparent overall simplicity, shorn of unnecessary ornamentation yet of such singular purpose and refinement that it has become a source of esteemed inspiration for generations.

 

This spirit of simplicity and excellence is imbued in all the Japanese arts, and in such unique martial arts as kendo (‘The Way of the Sword’), with its compact and fluid economy of movement and its simple staff. So inspired, the Fireblade’s design team envisioned their creation to be a ’Blade for another sort of modern warrior, who strives for a similar economy of movement and draws equal inspiration from the finely crafted tools of his trade. Their years of dedication to the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship and motorcycling excellence now yield a lighter, more compact and more effectively mass-centralised form. One encompassing a new cast aluminium frame; lighter and faster-revving engine internals and a lighter, more neutral feel that quickly and easily translates into more exhilarating blasts along the winding roads that sportsbike riders love best, and faster lap times that racers everywhere strive for. Class-leading new developments include a new underslung exhaust system that better centralises the Fireblade’s overall mass for sharper, more responsive cornering control, and a new advance in slipper clutches called the Honda Assist Slipper Clutch that smoothes aggressive downshifts into corners while lightening clutch action for smoother and easier operation that translates into smoother and quicker cornering control for the most aggressive riders and racers.

 

As always, the new CBR1000RR Fireblade is packed with the latest race-tested technologies developed and tempered in the heat of MotoGP and World Superbike competition. Its remarkably compact form now even more efficiently concentrates weight and mass nearest its centre of gravity for light, effortless handling that sportsbike riders of all levels of experience can more confidently enjoy. With a bloodline of race-based riding excellence reaching back to the first Fireblade, the RC30 and beyond, the new 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade embodies all the best in the Super Sport and aggressively reasserts it claim to the throne of the 1000cc Super Sports class.

[hockie69]

wow....cant wait to hop my leg over one.....in de soonest time.

[Tashi]

Has anyone been wondering how much the 08 Blade weigh in dry? Honda has not released any figures yet, probably won’t ever because they don't believe in dry weights anymore, but from an article, I have deduced these weight reductions on the 08 Blade.

 

2008 Blade Weight Reductions

Engine = 2500g

Compact cylinder head = 9.5g

Camshafts = 500g

Aluminum frame = 2500g

Front wheel = 240g

Rear wheel = 320g

Monobloc calipers = 252g

Brake pistons = 430g

Brake rotors = 90g

New Battery = 1000g

Total = 7841.5g ≈ 7.8kg

 

2007 Euro Blade dry weight = 179kg

 

2008 Euro Blade dry weight is roughly 171.2 kg.

[Shark]

Has anyone been wondering how much the 08 Blade weigh in dry? Honda has not released any figures yet, probably won’t ever because they don't believe in dry weights anymore, but from an article, I have deduced these weight reductions on the 08 Blade.

 

2008 Blade Weight Reductions

Engine = 2500g

Compact cylinder head = 9.5g

Camshafts = 500g

Aluminum frame = 2500g

Front wheel = 240g

Rear wheel = 320g

Monobloc calipers = 252g

Brake pistons = 430g

Brake rotors = 90g

New Battery = 1000g

Total = 7841.5g ≈ 7.8kg

 

2007 Euro Blade dry weight = 179kg

 

2008 Euro Blade dry weight is roughly 171.2 kg.

 

 

I think my uncle Phantom 200 weigh around the same

[Tashi]

Hockie, have you been asking around when the 08 Blade will be arriving?

 

Despite its controversial looks, the 08 Blade still came out at a strong 20% as a favourite bike for the NEC show, second only to the 2008 KTM RC8 ... at this point.

 

You can pick yours here.

 

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2007/November/november19-23/tes/

[Tashi]

Some pix from this morning's Audi R8 launch.

[Tashi]

I was on stage with my spy cam, heh.

[hockie69]

Hockie, have you been asking around when the 08 Blade will be arriving?

 

no firm reply....must say in march 08.but not sure lor.

[Lass]

someone told me that he already saw e bike at boon siew but dun think it's on sale.

[Tashi]

someone told me that he already saw e bike at boon siew but dun think it's on sale.

 

Cannot be. If so, I'll be there to take pix. Haha.

 

The Stink just came back from Japan, he sat on it, he said it's slimmer than the 600RR, and they've already started production. The 2nd batch will probably arrive in SG around March.

[Shark]

slimmer than the 600RR

 

Wah. THAT SLIM huh..

[Tashi]

Wah. THAT SLIM huh..

 

Yeah, just quoting the Stink.

 

Some 08 Red Blade action pix.

http://www.bikeland.org/misc/2008/honda/cbr1000rr_11.jpg

http://www.bikeland.org/misc/2008/honda/cbr1000rr_12.jpg

http://www.bikeland.org/misc/2008/honda/cbr1000rr_13.jpg

http://www.bikeland.org/misc/2008/honda/cbr1000rr_14.jpg

 

 

 

Watch this video of an MCN reviewer comparing the Blade when in the flesh to pictures. It does look better!

 

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1119137831?bctid=1321284058

[Lass]

Cannot be. If so, I'll be there to take pix. Haha.

 

The Stink just came back from Japan, he sat on it, he said it's slimmer than the 600RR, and they've already started production. The 2nd batch will probably arrive in SG around March.

 

not sure cos he was describing to me how the bike looked and it sounded like it tat's why. i havent' had a chance to check it out myself as well. slimmer than 600? wow how is it possible. it sure looked bigger though.

[hockie69]

The 2nd batch will probably arrive in SG around March.

 

 

i heard it will be on sale on march 08 but not from boon siew lor.

[torque]

The 08 is the best looking bike!!! Got 1098 heeadlights, R1 engine, gsxr 600 exhaust and mirrors and R6 tail...

 

Tashi: This sat wanna go eat seafood??

[Tashi]

The underside of the tail, I think it should be taped up to prevent it from being sand/pebble blasted by the rear wheel.

 

Torque, unless you want to eat with me in KL, I'm gamed. I'm heading up to KL for my brother's wedding this weekend. I'll take on your offer the following week if you are free.

[torque]

I think won't be able to go KL. From Monday onwards (3/12), I will be in for my NS in-camp training for 2 weeks. Will be back by 15/12.

[Speedpass]

not sure cos he was describing to me how the bike looked and it sounded like it tat's why. i havent' had a chance to check it out myself as well. slimmer than 600? wow how is it possible. it sure looked bigger though.

 

Sometimes , seeing the thing in real life is better .

[Tashi]

You guys want to see a picture of a pontianak? My friend's colleague was walking along Tampines, felt something flew by, turned around and saw the pontianak on a tree, took this pic with the camera phone.