I stopped into the dealer the other day just help me ease the addiction. Just had to see them in person. I could've walked out with a fresh bike, but didn't. It's winter, and I'm patient. Enough, small talk.
I began talking with the sales woman as she's aware of my situation, and I can get my bike anytime. I informed her of the mint condition '08 that I'm looking at, and she began telling me how the cross plane is so much better in every regard. Sales ploy? Possibly.
On black and white, the data suggest that the '08 has more power, more torque, and they are about equal in weight. With this information, can someone please enlighten me about these two. If a weekend veteran rider was to take both bikes on the track, an '12 R1 and an '08, which one would surface as the winner (clearly opinions will vary)?
Doesn't matter how much power a bike puts out or how much you can go,your limited to the road. I have an 05 and have thought about a new bike but i don't see the point now,just a re-design for another $20,000.
For me, the 08 looks dated in design compared to the 09+
I rode the 09 with akra slip ons on the track and besides being a bit soft, it was a lot of fun to ride. The power delivery / sound was awesome. It reminded me of my bike (1098).
Then you must think the most beautiful sportbike ever built (2004-06) really looks old. Oh well, I'll just keep riding my dinosaur :lol:lol:lol. Still faster and handles as well as I'll ever need!!!!!!!!!!
Why you didn't like 2010 and then purchased 2012? Did crossplane grow on you? I hated the look of crossplanes when they came out, but now I wouldn't switch to any other bike
As much as I wanted a R1, I just didn't have the cake to swing it comfortably at this time. Oh well, that leaves a lot of open territory for the future; maybe a year and a half or two.
Depending on the mods yes. The 09+ are heavily restricted so flashing them and taking the gigantor exhaust off allows access to its potential. Whereas the potential left on the table for the 07-08 with flash/exhaust is much less. Now if you're talking stacks and what not that's not fair.
I wish the magazines would test with an exhaust and a flash or some very basic mods that 90% of owners do. Because an 09+ stock vs a stock 07-08 or any other manufacturer doesn't show well. But a modded 09+ vs a modded 07-08 or any other modded manufacturer is a much closer comparison.
The R1 is such a better street bike over the R6 it's not even a contest.
On the track my Planker is a blast, but I absolutely love my 08 R6 that is a dedicated track bike. They each have their strengths, but not a single one of the R6's is on the street.
That's the only reason I bought an 09. Loved my 08 but once I heard the crossplane it had me.
Believe me straightsucess, the only reason you were able to blow by the 1k's on the street is because they didn't want to waste their time, had no idea how to ride or had more brains than to street race. On the street where you barely corner a 600 doesn't stand much of a chance. Wait till you get on one and you'll see what I mean.
I'm so indecisive; it's ridiculous. I love my R6, but there's no way I can afford two bikes right now. I keep finding mint condition '08 R1s, and man...
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