I saved last years shootout from "Roadracing World" Magazine and compared it to the new one. Unfortunately, it looks like they used a different track because times varied by +/-20seconds from last year to this one. But here are some other numbers for you:

Wet Weight:
2007- 450 pounds (51.6F/48.4R)
2008- 438 pounds (52.7F/47.8R)

Measured HP:
'07- 155.01@11,200
'08- 149.66@10,600

Measured Torque:
'07- 78.09@8550
'08- 76.64@9600

Redline:
'07- 12,200
'08- 13,400

Horsepower to weight ratio:
'07- 2.90
'08- 2.93

Engine Speed @ 60mph:
'07- 3890rpm
'08- 4186rpm

Seat Height:
'07- 33.6"
'08- 32.6"

 

Suspension setup used on the 08 CBR:

Forks:
Rebound: 1.75 turns out from hard
Compression: 2.0 turns out from hard
Preload: Maximum
Fork drop: 3.5mm below triple clamp

Shock:
Rebound: 1.0 turn out from hard
Compression: 0.25 turn our from hard
Preload: position 5 of 8

 

weird every mag i'v ever read said the new 08 is 17 lbs lighter wet then the 07 you just posted 12

and more hp and torque on the 07? thats news to me =p

 

Im stunned that the 08 has less HP. People kept on telling me that it was increased. Not that it really matters on the street. Is the engine the same as the previous gen?
Besides all new styling, ram air and slipper clutch is there any other difference between the two gens?

 

the new 08 has more hp but maybe only 5, it's not much but it's not Less. it's slimmer and uses lighter material too then the 07 model it has thinner walls inbetween the pistons ect to reduce weight i read about it in one of my mag's

the two reviews he posted were a year apart so weather elevation and the dyno used all play a factor in the sheets, i'v seen reveiws they review and 08 and 07 the same day and thats what you need to be reading

 

Even if it doesn't have as much HP, it does weigh less and it makes more hp per pound. The same magazine said that it was no contest who the winner was (unlike last year). The CBR was making the fastest lap times, installed the most confidence, and handled "just like the CBR600RR" and when compared to the other bikes, the honda felt more powerful.

I was shocked that the 08 made less HP and torque. But I think most people give "horsepower" too much credit, and Honda has definately proven that point this year.

 

well ur right less weight, a lot trimmer, more hp.tqe.. ive heard other not particularly interested in the dyno sheets and I kinda agree..these dynos shows very extremes...lol

Kinda dont know what to believe.. My point is how in the world is Honda gonna produce a brand new machine that is gonna less in quality ie: hp, tqe etc..than the previous year !!!!!!!!!!!!!

this machine is a rocket.. and its true less weight with whatever HP is gonna be torquety...(my word...lol)

 

The 08 on the same day with an 07 will always have more hp and tq. Its a better bike in every aspect. Two different mag articles a year apart has a lot of factors involved.

 

yup

 

Hi ,,

Nice ,, but for me I like 07 more 08 .... In reason of changing bike design to that bad design now


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