I just got it and until you ride this bike over 85mph you wont begin to enjoy it.

 

This bike handle like a bicycle, very light and responsive and FAST!!!!!!!
The exhaust really kicks in at 50 mph or 4000rpm but she makes you wanna go go go
For people who are concerned about the weight of the 2007 which i have also, this bike is a great choice.
New riders normally start off with the 600rr and then trade up to the 1000rr but with the 2008 it is a great choice for new riders.

 

I would like to say that ANYTHING that can lift the front wheel in the first 3 gears is NOT a good choice for new riders. Just voicing my opinion...

 

how bout some pic's!!!!

 

^ this could be some of the worst advice i've read that wasn't posted on gixxer.com

 

whats wrong with the weight of the 07' (388 lbsdry). My first bike, 99' 600 F4, weighed that. Congrats on the 08', I'm jealous, slightely 8)

 

Im with this guy..

I dont think a 1krr (not to mention the fastest yet) is a good choice for a new rider. Not even close.. sorry..

 

i'd take an 07 over an 08 anyday... i think the 06/07's are the best looking 1k's.. 08's are just fugly no way around it.. the only reason i would buy one is b/c they're suppose to be the fastest

 

Been riding the 08 for about 5 days.I would NOT recommend this bike to new riders, period. this bike is all about throttle control. it is very much like a motogp bike in that sense. you only use heavy to 100% throttle a certain percentage of the time; any more than that and you just end up going slower overall or hurting yourself. ridden aggressively, this bike is totally bitchen. learning HOW to ride agressively while under control is best done on a dirt bike, or a street bike farther down the food chain. my 2 cents.

 

You have got to be kidding me. You can keep that bit of advice to yourself. No 1000rr's are suitable for newbs.