Differences in the 08 from the 07!!!
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From: Clarksville, TN
RE: Differences in the 08 from the 07!!!
From the Honda website....
2007:
Engine Type599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke67mm x 42.5mmCompression Ratio12.2:1Valve TrainDOHC; four valves per cylinderCarburetionDual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mappingDRIVE TRAIN
TransmissionClose-ratio six-speedFinal Drive#525 O-ring-sealed chainCHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension41mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travelRear SuspensionUnit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travelFront BrakesDual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310mm discsRear BrakeSingle 220mm discFront Tire120/70ZR-17 radialRear Tire180/55ZR-17 radialDIMENSIONS
Rake23.7 degreesTrail96.3mm (3.8 inches)WheelbaseTBDSeat Height32.3 inchesDry Weight345 poundsFuel Capacity4.8 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reser
2008:
Engine Type599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinderBore and Stroke67mm x 42.5mmCompression Ratio12.2:1Valve TrainDOHC; four valves per cylinderCarburetionDual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectorsIgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mappingDRIVE TRAIN
TransmissionClose-ratio six-speedFinal Drive#525 O-ring chain[IMG]h
2007:
Engine Type599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke67mm x 42.5mmCompression Ratio12.2:1Valve TrainDOHC; four valves per cylinderCarburetionDual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mappingDRIVE TRAINTransmissionClose-ratio six-speedFinal Drive#525 O-ring-sealed chainCHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKESFront Suspension41mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travelRear SuspensionUnit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travelFront BrakesDual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310mm discsRear BrakeSingle 220mm discFront Tire120/70ZR-17 radialRear Tire180/55ZR-17 radialDIMENSIONSRake23.7 degreesTrail96.3mm (3.8 inches)WheelbaseTBDSeat Height32.3 inchesDry Weight345 poundsFuel Capacity4.8 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reser2008:
Engine Type599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke67mm x 42.5mmCompression Ratio12.2:1Valve TrainDOHC; four valves per cylinderCarburetionDual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectorsIgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mappingDRIVE TRAINTransmissionClose-ratio six-speedFinal Drive#525 O-ring chain[IMG]h
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From: South Orange County
RE: Differences in the 08 from the 07!!!
ORIGINAL: Frizzle
wish they had kept white.....
when it comes time for me to buy myself a bike its either going to be the 07 pearl white or the 08 in black
wish they had kept white.....
when it comes time for me to buy myself a bike its either going to be the 07 pearl white or the 08 in black
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From: Gainesville, FL
RE: Differences in the 08 from the 07!!!
I dont see why the orange didnt come with a black fairing. they should give mix and match options. like you want an all silver bike or an all black bike (not a problem with the 08s)
RE: Differences in the 08 from the 07!!!
dry weight on the '07 is 345 .. a gallon of gas weights anywhere between 5.8 - 6.5 pounds. Don't forget to include your oil, brake fluid, and radiator fluid. That will give you the weight of the '07. Not a 40 pounds difference. Thanks isolated1523.
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From: Valparaiso, FL
RE: Differences in the 08 from the 07!!!
Whoa, I only posted this this morning and all this feedback already? D@mn! Well, the weight has only changed 3.5 lbs. Check the hondanews site. The 08 is 3.5 lbs heavier. Not that much of a difference.
Also, the silver fairing's. What's up with that!? I think the silver fairing's look uber gay. Yes I did just say "uber". lol. I think they should do one of two things, either make all the fairings black from the start. Or give you the option, when you are buying the bike, to have them silver or black or any other option of color. I, personally, would do take the red 08 and do this with the colors: switch the initial red to black and the initial black to white. I think that would be oh so sexy.
Also, the silver fairing's. What's up with that!? I think the silver fairing's look uber gay. Yes I did just say "uber". lol. I think they should do one of two things, either make all the fairings black from the start. Or give you the option, when you are buying the bike, to have them silver or black or any other option of color. I, personally, would do take the red 08 and do this with the colors: switch the initial red to black and the initial black to white. I think that would be oh so sexy.
