Undecided CB1000R

Beamish · Post by **Beamish** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:07 pm

Caught my first glimpse of the CB1000R today, not too sure. Looks very small (slim and low) but I bet its an absolute hoot to ride. This particular bike was in metallic black. I will try to blag a ride this week .

Post by **kevg** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:24 am

a couple of people have been coming over to a bike meet we have been having up here on a wed night on one for the past couple of weeks, it does look small and compact, they say it is great, handles very well but is de-tuned a bit to much at the top end but you are struggling to hold onto it at 130 anyway, lol.

Jbrebel · Post by **Jbrebel** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:59 pm

I think they look sweet...

Depends what your riding atm I suppose though? Youve an older carbed one atm havnt you Beamish?

I cant coment on the brand new 1000RR but have done quite a few miles on an 01 929 blade.

After the storm I found it boring as...not enough character (whatever you judge that to be

) Fast as fook

but not as much fun as the storm.

Best thing is a test ride, make your own mind up then

Beamish · Post by **Beamish** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:04 pm

Jbrebel wrote:I think they look sweet...

Depends what your riding atm I suppose though? Youve an older carbed one atm havnt you Beamish?

I cant coment on the brand new 1000RR but have done quite a few miles on an 01 929 blade.

After the storm I found it boring as...not enough character (whatever you judge that to be ) Fast as fook but not as much fun as the storm.

Best thing is a test ride, make your own mind up then

Spot on there mate, the blade is a bit dull but I would tour on it no problemo. Just about finished the refurb so will enjoy the summer then decide what to do next. I do fancy an SP or 998 duke though.

Jbrebel · Post by **Jbrebel** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:46 pm

Both of those are nice...very nearly bought a SP1 not long ago.

The quality of the finish and parts (like the magnesium engine cases...) are lurvley