Also, is it just me or the silver frame on the Repsol version look like a matte color. Not a raw aluminum look like the swingarm. Hell, the 2012 Red/White frame looks more polished than that one. Maybe it's just the picture but it just seems odd to me.
My guess would be the same style. The new cluster on the 1K was one of the big upgrades that they were showing off. No mention of it here but we'll just have to wait and see.
I am not sure on the styling myself and would have to see it in the flesh to decide but even worse, the C-ABS model is only available in that ghastly all red colour scheme which I am sure I don't like and since my 09 has C-ABS and I am sold on its merits I doubt my 09 will be replaced by this bike.
My guess would be the same style. The new cluster on the 1K was one of the big upgrades that they were showing off. No mention of it here but we'll just have to wait and see.
Don't see anything mentioned in the literature so it's probably the same.
From the side shot it looked like it also. Another let done honestly if it is. I really liked what they did with the 1000RRs cluster. Gear position on a 600RR along with a lap timer would have been nice.
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Personally there is not enough for me to get rid of my 08 but I dont know what you guys are fussin about. I think the bike looks great. I like how they show the engine again instead of covering it up like on the 09s. The tail vents are sweet and those wheels are amazing. Crossing fingers older models can use them. I can understand the front end responses but still it looks better than everything else on the market... esp the 636 which is one hideous looking bike imo. I hope this new cbr takes the reins back in the shoot outs. Either way the cbr500 is awesome news...cant wait for my sister to move up from the cbr250.
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Personally there is not enough for me to get rid of my 08 but I dont know what you guys are fussin about. I think the bike looks great. I like how they show the engine again instead of covering it up like on the 09s. The tail vents are sweet and those wheels are amazing. Crossing fingers older models can use them. I can understand the front end responses but still it looks better than everything else on the market... esp the 636 which is one hideous looking bike imo. I hope this new cbr takes the reins back in the shoot outs. Either way the cbr500 is awesome news...cant wait for my sister to move up from the cbr250.
I have to admit that showing the engine again is nice (unlike my 09) which also probably means that Honda went to some lengths to reduce the size of the C-ABS modules which also probably means lower weight (the old system added around 20 pounds to the weight of the bike if I remember well enough) which is all well and good but I can't help thinking that the engine showing and the tail vents are detailed and while they add to the whole package they can't make up for things like the all red colour scheme on the ABS model, at least not for me anyway!
And they wonder why 600's dont sell anymore. I mean really Honda, think about what you just did. You went back in styling, you gave us a different wheel, which is probably heavier? and a BPF fork, well I say BFD I will for sure keep my better looking 2008. I will tell you what they will do too. You guys ready here it comes for their 2 year update they will enclose the fairing and say its better in the wind tunnel for transitioning from high speed corners. Wow you also gave us a LED tail light wow big seller. That all red one looks like a VFR from the 90's. I am so glad I bought the Kawasaki 636 this year. Big let down....
I have to admit that showing the engine again is nice (unlike my 09) which also probably means that Honda went to some lengths to reduce the size of the C-ABS modules which also probably means lower weight (the old system added around 20 pounds to the weight of the bike if I remember well enough) which is all well and good but I can't help thinking that the engine showing and the tail vents are detailed and while they add to the whole package they can't make up for things like the all red colour scheme on the ABS model, at least not for me anyway!
I was just thinking that, where are they hiding the C-ABS? Maybe there is a reason for the redesigned subframe and they are hiding the motor underneath the seat?
It reminded me more of the older R6s. Honestly, I'm not really digging the looks. I think it's funny though that they brought back the vents and in tail taillight though. I thought for sure the center up exhaust would be gone and we would have seen a 1000RR tail and low sung exhaust. Now Honda is all alone in that aspect.
Considering the x's cover a larger surface area than the ticks... it's a no for me.
Granted the side view has a resemblance to the old R6. We will just have wait and see what rest of this puppy is about when the testers get hold of it and start rolling out the reviews.
The front looks far to tame, for me the newer R6 has the best looking front, (looks like an evil insect) If they had added a slipper clutch they would have said.
Its not a bad looking bike and there are some positives for me, i like the fact that they have kept the tail pipe where it is, i like seeing a little engine and the vents on the rear are great but i really was expecting something that was going to blow me away and it hasn't...
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hmm wheels and BPF, are good yea but I dont like those headlights from the side and how they're sunk in, from the front they're alright
but really a good condition 2007? would you really buy the 2013 instead for more than double the price(easy)?
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short answer...No
but seriously take one look at honda's motogp bike that just won the 61st constructors championship and then look at this new cbr. Tons of similarities.
If I was looking at 2013 model 600cc bikes this is the one I would get. I cant wait for everyone to change face once this thing gets reviews/ people start seeing it in person.
but seriously take one look at honda's motogp bike that just won the 61st constructors championship and then look at this new cbr. Tons of similarities.
If I was looking at 2013 model 600cc bikes this is the one I would get. I cant wait for everyone to change face once this thing gets reviews/ people start seeing it in person.
I agree seeing it in person could change everything, i will now reserve judgement until the bike show in a week...
Are you guys blind? That front looks NOTHING like an r6. Not even close.
You like it or not that's a different story. I'm not even sure if I like it yet but I applaud them for making it unique. It looks NOTHING like any other bike now.
If anything it looked more like an R6 in the previous year cause of the seperated headlights with a sharper nose.
This goes to show that whatever they do with styling doesn't matter for so many people since they can't even see the design or perceive it right
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