After talking to the people that got back from the Show, they said the pictures don't do any justice.

The Bike Is Beautiful in person they say.
http://bikeland.org/story.php?storyID=34530

 

I'm trying to like this bike, but think all the previous models are nicer looking...

 

Thanks for the link. I hate to sound like a stuck record but this bike is badass based on looks and also based on size when the numbers are released I bet you all those "haters" will change their views.

 

+1 Wallyburger

 

After looking at the new pictures from all the different angles, the bike's lines and style is growing on me.

 

every time I look at the new 08 cbr1000 the more I like the way the big looks except for the tag braket

 

These pictures will definitely change the thoughts of some.

 

the black on black is starting to get me, just still not feeling the tail. looks kinda 900 ish

 

Looks badass and I would love to have one!

BUT

honestly? im kinda against bigger displacement street bikes....well, not against em, i just think that these lil kids straight out of the military WHO HAVE NEVER RIDDEN BEFORE shouldnt be allowed to ride em...(90% of the road accidents from what i hear)

I have a big problem with the fact that dealerships will sell something like a busa or a ducatti....even the new zx14 to a FIRST TIME RIDER.

They need to start accepting some responsibility for what they're doing. When you were a lil kid and your dad was trying to teach you hand gun saftey....did he start you on a 12 gauge? or a .22 rimfire?

 

Very good points.

You are right I see a lot of Army guys in the bike shops on week end looking to buy bikes. I never thought of it before but is that some kind of trend being in the Army & riding super bikes?