Hello lovely people Keep my 2008 CB1000R, or sell it and buy a 2008 CBR1000rr with 38k on the clock..
Most people moving that way find the riding position a little radical at first. Like all litre bikes the 'limits' are a long way up the scale so trust it. If... Stop. Why am I bothering? You're asking the crack-heads about doing cocaine. You know you've already decided. Welcome to the club.
I know and was probably silly asking, just incase anyones got experience of both, i love my CB, the torque is unreal and it is extremely comfortable bike which makes me not want to get rid, but jesus christ is the RR a beautiful bike..
The only thing I'd be concerned about is the mileage, if it's got a decent service history should be OK but I expect its quite cheap which is also tempting you??
Hi and welcome to the forum - a lot depends on condition and service history, but get this one or another blade (as long as its not an ABS model) there are plenty about and enjoy it
I would say to test drive the Blade but that may be difficult just now You will likely find it is not as extreme as you might think...
If you try to ride a 'blade with straight arms, leaning on the handlebars you will hate it and it will hate you. Bend your elbows, slouch forward and free the steering geometry to do its stuff and you fall in love.
Hi and welcome. You did not come here for opinions, you came here for confirmation of what you've already decided to do.
Welcome, I came from a 09 CB1000R ABS. See here what I did during my ownership https://www.hondacb1000r.com/forums/members-rides/10317-iver-s-cb.html Did around 15k before getting a 09 CBR1000RR ABS. I think the CB is torqued and geared more the road but if you're really putting down the power CB fronts would head for the sky, and when it lands can be a bit on the shaky side (could do with a HESD), the CBR on the other hand just gets on with it. Both handle well, CB is soft and absorbs bumps well whereas the CBR as standard can be a little hard, that said is CBR corners on rails and goes whenever you point it. Personally didn't suffer from the riding position (aching back, wrists and legs), but some do Wide bars on the CB easily allow you to flick it whereas it takes a technique change to get the same from CBR. When you first get on a CBR or any sports bike with clips on you will find steering will need more input, It took me about 3 months to get proper comfortable on the CBR. Lock to lock, where the cb could do a 3 point turn the CBR would be about 5-7. On the move both are light but the static weight of the CB is noticeably heavier especially in those 3 point turns. ABS on the CB is awesome, ABS on CBR is temperamental, if you can, make it your second choice. 38k doesn't worry me on a CBR, my previous did twice that. Known issues for CBR are excessive oil consumption, crankshaft whine, burnt stators and deteriorated starter motors. Do your checks and factor in consumables disc, bearings, C&S etc. The fairing is designed to be put on like origami so check some ham fisted owner/mechanic hasn't snapped of the various lugs. If you have parts from your CB many are shared so don't sell them straight away, IIRC brake levers, pads, PCV are a straight swap over For twistys and legal road speeds CB is arguable more fun, motorway and high speed shenanigans CBR hands down. Didn't track the CB but the CBR is just effortless. CBR has warp speed if you need it and stops harder. In summary the both bikes are fun but the CBR is just more clinical and more focused
Cheers for this! Someone else is going to view the bike today before i can so it may have to wait a while
Had both, would never go back to a CB1R from a blade, they need a serious sort out of suspension to start with, Two very diff bikes and the blade a more clinical ride. The 1R a comfier ride but gets a bit mixed up as the speed increases. That said id be wary of a 08 with that mileage given their history Save and look out for a nice 2011-
I found the riding position of the rr8 to be one of the most subdued riding position of all the bikes I've had. And being a honda the bike is so easy to ride.
