I love my RR5 Repsol that has a full Akra System...but

Discussion in 'General 1000RR Discussion' started by samuk, Sep 5, 2012.

  1. samuk

    samuk Well-Known Member

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    The more i look into the for sale section the more i see the HRC or the white blades RR8 onwards the more i want one..

    Never been up and close to the newer blades..and i am sure they are great bikes and more fun to ride over the RR5 most would say...

    Just that i loved the RR5 shape..and the orange is just loooverly...
     
  2. viper_biker

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    I'm confused. You want an HRC RR8, but you love your RR5. Why not paint the RR5 the same colour as the RR8?
     
  3. samuk

    samuk Well-Known Member

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    let not talk about painting...i sold my red rr5 that was a month old to get the repsol...

    I am beginning to like the shape of the newer blades..
     
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    I like the shape of them too, but, for me, they're just that little bit smaller than the 04-07 shape.
     
  5. loganlexow

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    If it helps I am in the same position lol. I just bought my RR4 a little over a month ago and I'm already wanting a 8+. Wife would kill me.....
     
  6. Toy40

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    I remember sitting on the new RR8 when it came out and had to lean over to check was it a Blade or 600,Bn 6'2 i think it would get uncumfy very quickly.
     
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    Well I'm 6'3 and one of the comfiest bikes I've had no cramps or sore wrists at all on my 2010 model
     
  8. bladeian

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    I was the same after a month looking at the 08 and the missus was like ahhh!! but now its pasted the RR5 is a top bike even more now i have the power commander fitted :D
     
  9. phantomx0_1

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    Buy one and have both!
     
  10. Hudson

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    I like the RR8 + because size wise they are very close to my 954 and at 5ft 7 my bike suits me perfectly, it really does feel (and look) like a 600, so the newer blade is right up my street. I found the 04-07 a bit long and wide for me, the 954 just felt right, as does the current bike.
     
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    do it, you know you want to
     
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    you need one!
     
  13. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    I love the early blades but it was not until 2008 that I seen the new blades and then in the flesh at a trackday Silverstone

    Just loved the shape and said I would get one, one day.

    And so glad I did ,
     

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