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2008 cbr1000rr vs 2010+

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Any body has experience riding both bikes? I know that for '10+ models they increased the crankshaft for "increased power" how noticeable the difference in real world?

I only rode the 2010 model and loved it, but found a great deal on a 08 need help deciding, thanks.
 
You have to ask yourself if ABS brakes are important to you. 08 non abs, 09+ abs. I would go 09+ if i were you. The 08's have the oil burning issue. I know first hand, we get tons of 08's that come in for that problem. Never seen an 09+ come in for that.
 
repsol_ryder said:
You have to ask yourself if ABS brakes are important to you. 08 non abs, 09+ abs. I would go 09+ if i were you. The 08's have the oil burning issue. I know first hand, we get tons of 08's that come in for that problem. Never seen an 09+ come in for that.
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that's interesting. I wanted to stay awy from this gen of cbr, I didn't know it only affected the 1st year.
 
repsol_ryder said:
You have to ask yourself if ABS brakes are important to you. 08 non abs, 09+ abs. I would go 09+ if i were you. The 08's have the oil burning issue. I know first hand, we get tons of 08's that come in for that problem. Never seen an 09+ come in for that.
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Any signs I can look for to tell me if its burning oil or not? The bike only has 4k on it and the seller is the second owner, might be a burner...
 
Rev the engine up in neutral (a good hard rev) and pay attention to the smoke coming out of the pipe. You'll smell oil if it's burning any.
 
mmmnaked said:
Rev the engine up in neutral (a good hard rev) and pay attention to the smoke coming out of the pipe. You'll smell oil if it's burning any.
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Thanks, main question remains unanswered though (for those who rode both bikes) is there any difference in power (ie: low-mid range) between an 08 and 10+ Ive been told by the dealer that the 10+ models have revamped crankshaft to add extra power, is this true in real life? Thanks.
 
The 10+ models got a heavier crank for more stability in corners, IIRC. Nothing to do with power.
 
you will not notice a difference in power.

I've ridden them all in street and race conditions(08, 09 and 10)
 
The 08 does burn oil, though. I can verify that... it's not a rumour, it's the deal. Doesn't foul the plugs or anything, mind you.
 
reciprocity said:
you will not notice a difference in power.

I've ridden them all in street and race conditions(08, 09 and 10)
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Stock?

This is the bike I will be keeping for ~5 years, if 08-09 behave the same as 10+ ie: power delivery, low - mid range etc. then Ill go with the 08-09 model (~2k cheaper)

Really hope that thats the case. Thanks.
 
The oil burner 08's have a huge engine warranty, as an after the sale band aid....That being said, I would suck up the 20 lb disadvantage just to have the available ABS on an 09+.
 
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repsol_ryder said:
Power delivery is the same from 08-11. You won't notice the difference. I would go 09+ if i were you.
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Thanks for the reassurance, I'm looking into a 09.

PS: Will be bringing the bike from out of province, any way to get temp. insurance with the temp. plates?
 
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