2008 or 2009 Honda 1000rr - Anyone Rode It?

pauldun170 · 08-07-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedracer42

You talking about the Gix? Yeah it was and I have yet to ride one. But the two fastest guys in the NW both ride them and love them. In fact one set a new track record at PIR the last race weekend on it, with a BONE stock motor. But for his price comparo Im still sticking with a leftover '08 Gix

No...I'm talking about the CBR

Speedracer42 · 08-07-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

No...I'm talking about the CBR

Oh yeah. I didn't pay close enough attention to his post. The '08 and ' 09 CBR are def different bikes entirely. And I have only ridden the new style, not the old.

No Worries · 08-07-2009, 01:40 PM

Check out the August issue of Cycle World. They tested the Aprilia RSV4, Ducati 1198S, Honda CBR1000RR, Kawi ZX10R, KTM RC8R, Suzuki GSX-R1000, and Yamaha R1.

smileyman · 08-07-2009, 04:34 PM

I have a riding buddy that just bought a left over 08 for 8K. He test rode a friends and the bought it saying that it is a tiny feeling bike but super easy to ride fast and more power than he could imagine. Hisother bike is a speed triple...

Homeslice · 08-07-2009, 08:32 PM

what did they change 08 to 09?

08-07-2009, 04:34 PM	#4
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08-07-2009, 01:40 PM	#3
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Check out the August issue of Cycle World. They tested the Aprilia RSV4, Ducati 1198S, Honda CBR1000RR, Kawi ZX10R, KTM RC8R, Suzuki GSX-R1000, and Yamaha R1.

08-07-2009, 08:32 PM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	what did they change 08 to 09?