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Your CBR knowledge is requested! - 10/20/2006 5:20:58 PM

Promarkt

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Hello everyone. I finally joined prior to lurking for the past few months. I’m in the market for a new bike. My previous bikes was an 04 R1 which I loved. I’ve always liked Hondas (I’ve own an Accord and now a Ridgeline) but I’ve never had a Honda Motorcycle. Right now I’m thinking over my options and have found that I can get a brand new 06 1000RR for $9,999 OTD (socal). I know that the 07 is the same except for the black swing arm and BNG so I prefer the 06. I also realize this is a CBR forum but I would really appreciate your thoughts as to why I should pull the trigger. What's the good and bad points of this bike. The 04 R1 bad points were: a bit lacking in low end, and the seat got hot sometimes. Good was: Very comfortable, easy to ride, looked great and good top end power.

Thanks everyone!

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RE: Your CBR knowledge is requested! - 10/20/2006 8:17:22 PM

Onarom

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The RR will put more thrust (pulling force) to the rear tire in first gear that any other open class bikes- by nearly 200lbs of force. This is due mainly to the lower gearing. The downfall to this is that 1st will redline closer to 70mph instead of 100mph. I don’t feel much of a need to see 100mph in first, do you? I like having more power at lower speeds.

The bike is fairly comfortable for a man of average height and weight. Taller riders usually prefer the R1's ergonomics.

Handling is unbelievable and the bike tracks like it is on rails. I love the HESD steering dampener. Honda’s are known to be a little more “user friendly” than the competition and typically pays more attention to detail with fit and finish (compare the welds of an RR to a gixxer)

I have absolutely no regrets with my purchase, but it really comes down to what you are looking for. Any of the open class bikes perform better than 99% of the riders reading this forum (including myself) could ever tap. Bottom line, go with the one that draws you in.

Also, I never got hot under the seat with the CBR and I still have a stock exhaust. I really can't think of a downfall for the bike other than the fact that I wish both headlights would light at all times - with or with-out brights. IMO - The R1 has the best looking headlights.

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RE: Your CBR knowledge is requested! - 10/23/2006 4:59:48 AM

clayd

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whay don't you wait 07 r1, it will be 189 hp on top and will have better lower grunt, but not sexy as before

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RE: Your CBR knowledge is requested! - 10/23/2006 10:53:57 AM

Thack

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I got mine a little over a month ago from LA cycles. So far it's been great the power is awesome but, I'm coming from a 92 FZR600 (witch I rode the other day and boy is it slow now) My only complaint is the shifting seams to be a little notchy. My milage is great 42-46 the chassis is stiffer than the FZR but, my corner speeds are up, so stiff is better. I do wish my plates would come in so the freeway asshats will stop messing with me. I work at March AFB and we have to wear refective vest to drive on the base, reflective vest plus dealer plate equals new rider...........we must scare him...he he he he

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RE: Your CBR knowledge is requested! - 10/23/2006 11:52:55 AM

dizzie56

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I think that we should get part of the commision everytime someone post the "WHy should i buy a 1000rr" thread. Honda should b givin us some free stuff or somethin lol

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RE: Your CBR knowledge is requested! - 10/23/2006 2:11:14 PM

FATHEADS1KRR

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Just sitting on one did it for me !! I can't imagene wondering if i want one !! It by far the best bike out there,overall. No complaints.

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RE: Your CBR knowledge is requested! - 10/23/2006 5:23:02 PM

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Promarkt:

Check this post for my thoughts: http://www.cbrforum.com/m_180406/tm.htm

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RE: Your CBR knowledge is requested! - 10/23/2006 5:53:46 PM

Promarkt

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Thanks for the replies fellas. Well, I went ahead and bought one over the weekend! I’ll write up a little “first impressions” when I get more time on it. I’d like to get an exhaust system for it and will probably pick up an Akrapovic soon.

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