08 is better, lighter and stronger. period.

 

look at the hp@rpm again, the 08 is revving a 1k less and can rev 1k more. Its lighter so it has a better power to weight ratio.

 

I got an 06' RR. Im pretty sure the only difference between the 06' and 07' is, the 07' has a powder coated swing arm. I would have to agree the 08'has bound tomake more power. And, having 1,200 more revs the play with and 17 less lbs, the 08' simply has to out perform it. But, as everyone should know, the rider makes all the difference. I must admit. If I had the money, I would get an 08', if I could still keep my 06'. I love the look of that center exit exhaust....

 

As far as reliabilty, or quality, i dont think you can judge that yet, including the mags. Imho that is something that takes time and miles. Ask me in a year when you guys have 8-12k miles on the bike if its the most reliable, or best built.

 

Well, if you look at dyno charts taken on the same dyno, same day, the '06-'07 produces more hp and more torque than the '08 everywhere except at very high rpm. This is exactly the same treatment Suzuki gave their GSX-R1000 in '07 compared to the '05-'06 model years (to the dissatisfaction of many).
Which means that the bike is better suited for WSBK riders on their mondo race tracks, but that the '06-'07 is still a better bike on the streets because it produces torque and hp sooner. That is mainlywhat prevents me from trading in my '06 for the '08.

 

Man - ya'll must have some serious low hanging fruit to feel the difference in HP between the two years. Call me a weiner but wicked fast is wicked fast. I'll generally only push the limits of either one in a straight line, on a clear day, wearing full leathers with the stars aligned spelling out my name. In MN with the plethera of stupid drivers out there I don't fear the bike I fear the people... and respect the bike.

For me - the only reason I own an '08 vs an '07 is that I could get better financing terms on the '08 and an extended warranty for the dirt.