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Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:24 am
by Jason11
Just registered looking at getting a r1 so thought may aswell get on the forum.
I'm Jason I've recently sold my cbr900rr urban tiger was a great bike but thought it was time to move on, would of loved to have kept it but ah well.
Anyway the new bike is going to be either a r1 or a cbr1000rr went and test rode a 2008 r1 on Monday and whoooo, it was awesome really liked it
Yet to have a go on a blade but I think from the write ups etc the r1 seems to be the best.
Was any of you in my situation and test rode both?
Why did you choose the r1..
Anyway I'm off for a nosy
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:59 am
by pod
Welcome in jason. Nothing like jumping into the r1 family via yhe 4c8. Renowned for being the most aggressive and powerful, think you will have lots of "fun". From all accounts the blade is a great bike with a super smooth box, although lacking a little "soul". Pick what you feel is best for YOU . Gl
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Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:06 am
by Bub
Welcome to the forum Jason.
Out of interest was the 4c8 standard that you tested out cos once you fit a pc3 or have the ECU flashed there is a mahoosive difference
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Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:07 am
by Jason11
Thanks guys, yeah I've read that from different articles.
Bub: as far as I'm aware all it had was a set of micron cans no other power mods.
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Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:58 am
by jompy
Welcome in Jason
I'm sure you'll sort out which one you want
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 2:24 pm
by hash29
welcome Jason, i have tried both and must say the r1 feels more alive.. the cbr is an easy bike to ride by comparison .. get what ticks the boxes for you and you alone as its you that will be using it day in day out fella
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 2:25 pm
by Madturk999
Hi mate welcome
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 2:34 pm
by Chinny
Hiya pal & welcome to the forum
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Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 5:41 pm
by PJC
Hi m8, yep I tried both, I choose the R1 (4C8) because of the the way it makes you feel when ridding and for the looks, IMO one of the best looking bikes made and with the best underseat rear end ever.
I have now done a lot of mods and to have to say I think this will be my bike for a long time, its just not been bettered enough for me to change.
Good luck with the choice and I hope the "blade" forum doesn't get you
Just showing off but this is mine
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:46 pm
by Jason11
PJC : lovely bike mate. What have you had done other than what I can see?
I reckon I'll be a r1 owner to be fair last bike was a blade so a change is good
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Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:53 pm
by Luke03R1
Welcome in buddy
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:53 pm
by 2002r1jon
Welcome in Jason
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:01 pm
by LOCKE
Welcome in mate. Go for the R1, try a 14B the low down grunt is something else!
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:04 pm
by Jason11
LOCKE wrote:Welcome in mate. Go for the R1, try a 14B the low down grunt is something else!
A tad over budget though :/
Is it worth waiting though?
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Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:13 pm
by LOCKE
Try it mate some love it some have hated it! The engine is more like a V Twin, once you learn its characteristics its great fun and the noise is of the crossplane is phenomenal.
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:24 pm
by Jason11
I will do, thanks mate
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