I am in the hunt for a new bike soon. I have seen some pretty good low mileage 06' and 07' cbr's here locally for a good price.

So my question is what is the difference between the 06' and the 07' other than the appearance?

 

I have an 07' White 600RR and Blue Fox has an 06'. After riding both of them the 07' is lighter and easier to throw into corners because of the way the tank design is. If you get a chance to sit on one or ride one you will see what I am talking about. According to Blue Fox, the 07' feels like it has a little more mid range power. I don't know how true that is.

 

There is a lot of difference between the two years. The '07 is basically a redesigned bike. Do a search on this forum as well as the Web in general and you will see what I mean. Whether you will like it, is up to you. I have an '07 and love it!

 

Like said before ... A completely redesigned bike. Brochure material... More powerful engine then the '06 witha new 2 stage ram-air system, Lighter pistons, andnew connecting rods. Lighter bike due toa revolutionary newFine Die Cast (FDC) chassis which is constructed from 4 pieces instead of eleven likein '06. (16 pounds lighter)Electronic Steering damper which I personally love (being a newer rider) The '07 compared to the '06 hasa shorter wheelbase by .9 inches,Tighter Rake by .3 degrees, and a longer Trail by .1 inches.

Here's a list of changes I found at totalmotorcycle.com

- Smaller, lighter, more compact inline four-cylinder engine.
- Improved midrange performance and enhanced peak power.
- Significant weight reduction in engine and chassis.
- Repositioned transmission shafts within crankcase allow for shorter engine.
- New lightweight, forged-aluminum pistons incorporate special shot peening for added toughness.
- Lightweight magnesium head cover.
- New, single exhaust valve-springs.
- Smaller, lighter neodium magnet ACG.
- New transmission gear ratios.
- Smaller, lighter clutch.
- New front-brake vertical-piston master-cylinder system.
- Lighter weight stainless steel four-into-one exhaust features new inline-exhaust valve to control exhaust pressure for maximum performance.
- New intake-air control valve (IACV) minimizes torque reaction and smoothes response to small throttle changes through gradual reductions of air and fuel intake when the throttle is opened and closed.
- New non-resonance knock sensor maintains optimum spark advance while constantly monitoring combustion performance during mid- to high-speed operation.
- New nose-mounted ram-air induction directs fresh, cool air to a higher-volume airbox.
- New smaller and lighter Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD).
- Newly designed Fine Die-Cast (FDC) frame uses four large castings for lighter weight.
- Improved mass centralization.
- Redesigned radiator with compact dimensions improves cooling capacity.
- All-new bodywork enhances handling and performance.
- Handlebars raised 10mm for improved rider comfort.
- Center of gravity revised for more neutral response and easier side-to-side flickability.
- New, compact instrument design.

 

crashkhanman knows the deal... I have ridden both and own an 07. Its lighter, more nimble, faster, and the dual stage intake manifold is a blast!

 

It is a fact that the 07 is designed better thatn the 06 but I have an 06 and I've riden both and I still love my 06.

 

i have an 07 and i love it, i justwish it had the same tail light as the 06....but thats why im looking into the FE at www.cbrheaven.com