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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:06 AM
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Clearer pics then that last release from Honda.
What are your opinions?
The bike looks reall tiny!!

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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 07:35 AM
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I like it, sort of. The side fairing design makes the car look like a Buell, though. Really weird and not especially attractive. From a 3/4 view, though, it looks great, and the front is pretty aggressive as well.
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 07:44 AM
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Something about it just doesn't look right

The vertical split in the fairing looks odd too.

The whole thing looks very upright (if you get what I mean) and not aerodynamic
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Hale,Oct 1 2007, 07:44 AM
Something about it just doesn't look right

The vertical split in the fairing looks odd too.

The whole thing looks very upright (if you get what I mean) and not aerodynamic
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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I will likely be in the market for a new bike come Spring '08 but the 1Krr just doesn't "do it" for me. Must be the exhaust ......

Maybe the '09 600rr will.
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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This bike looks small...almost Moto Gp like. I can't decide now, but will
have to wait to see it in person.

Exhaust can be changed...not an issue with me.

One thing i'm not fond of is the cable clutch.
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by S2000spoon,Oct 1 2007, 03:01 PM
This bike looks small...almost Moto Gp like. I can't decide now, but will
have to wait to see it in person.

Exhaust can be changed...not an issue with me.

One thing i'm not fond of is the cable clutch.
They went BACK to a cable clutch? Weird.

I don't need my 1000 anymore. A 600 will do for me.
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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Honda Press Release

New for 2008

* All-new 999cc inline four-cylinder engine.
* Lightweight titanium intake valves.
* New thinner high-strength pistons featuring molybdenum coating.
* New removable cylinder block with Nikasil-coated cylinders.
* Idle-air control valve (IACV) and Ignition Interrupt Control for idle stability and smoother on/off throttle response.
* Unique slipper clutch features cam mechanism to reduce clutch lever pull.
* New mid-muffler exhaust system design incorporates exhaust valve and catalyst.
* New-generation Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) (see Technology Section).
* New lighter-weight front brake hoses with lighter front brake rotors.
* New monoblock front brake calipers with chromium-plated aluminum pistons.
* Lightweight aluminum sidestand.
* New four-piece Hollow Fine Die-Cast Frame (see Technology Section).
* New aluminum swingarm design.
* New twin-tunnel ram-air induction.
* New line-beam headlights.
* Front turn signals integrated into mirrors.
* New compact instrumentation.
* New lighter-weight wheels.
* New lightweight compact battery.
* New improved ergonomics.
* Iconic new Honda Wing tank badge.
* Exciting new colors include Red/Black, Black/Metallic Silver, Pearl Yellow/Black, Candy Dark Red/Metallic Silver.
* Black/Metallic Grey (2008 special color
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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YUK!
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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i'm sorry that bike is ****ing gross. The front looks like a horrible copy a the ducati 1098. and the rest of the bike just looks unfinished.... its just horrible......
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