New RC8r owner

JBseven · 06-01-2011, 10:37 PM

Howdy all, just purchased a 2011 RC8R a week ago. I am coming from a CBR 600rr, which i absolutely love. Glad to be here and hopefully can contribute. Thx in advance

bajadog · 06-02-2011, 07:21 AM

Welcome.

Post some photos if you get a chance.

JBseven · 06-02-2011, 06:45 PM

Its all pretty much stock except i rattle canned the windscreen black the other day

PineyMountainRacing · 06-02-2011, 08:45 PM

It's a sick bike. My dealer just got a demo unit in Friday. Waiting for the call to go ride that bad girl. Enjoy

Fearless · 08-17-2011, 09:40 PM

I saw the new RC8R at Mid Ohio this summer, and I'm very interested in purchasing one, but I'd love to demo it first. What Dealer near you have the demo bike?

Anyone know of a good dealer with RC8R's near Virginia?

JBseven · 08-20-2011, 10:10 AM

Fearless i purchased mine at Thousand Oaks motorsports in California. Pretty cool guys down there and were willing to let me test drive the bike.

Fearless · 08-21-2011, 11:36 AM

It's a killer looking bike, and all of the hype is about what a great track bike it is. I'd like some unbiased feedback from those of you who've had the bike for a while now.

I tested a 1198 Ducati and was not impressed with it's lack of civility on the street. The mirrors were useless, the heat under the seat was annoying, and the ergonomics weren't comfortable for any extended periods of riding.

I'm looking for a bike that works well on the track, but is also a comfortable ride all around.