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How would you describer the differences (pros and cons) between switching from the 07 R6 to the 08?
It was just under $9k out the door, tax, title and everything. The 08 was at like $9600ish before tax and title.07 are going for 8k in houston. i should know. i just bought one last week. 9K for an 07? they're pulling ur neck. gl.
also, performance advantage on the 08model is minimal. thats why i choose the 07 for 2K less.
Yep.. I faced this decision a month ago.. I demo'd the 08 and decided to go for the 07 because I couldnt really notice much difference apart from the low end.. plus I preferred the titanium to any of the 08 colours and the lower fairings of the 08's were a bit plane for my liking compared to the 07.. In my personal opinion the looks, colour and price of the 07 outweigh the just a better low end.. just my 2 cents..man get the 07 for that much in the savings. The 08' is a great bike but the differences are minimal. Major improvements my ass.....minor brush ups.....new engine, yes but....overall your splitting hairs imo..but its your call...demo ride maybe??? I own an 06, which is the same as an 07, my pal owns an 08' which i have driven......like the 08 for its improved low end and that would be about it, nothing a $150 sprocket kit on the 07 can't take care of. Other than that no diff....
uhhman get the 07 for that much in the savings. The 08' is a great bike but the differences are minimal. Major improvements my ass.....minor brush ups.....new engine, yes but....overall your splitting hairs imo..but its your call...demo ride maybe??? I own an 06, which is the same as an 07, my pal owns an 08' which i have driven......like the 08 for its improved low end and that would be about it, nothing a $150 sprocket kit on the 07 can't take care of. Other than that no diff....
Nothing loses money like something new.. Sure an 07 will be worth less.. because it was worth less in the first place.. I've already seen used 08's down to 9k with just break in miles..the 07 will depreciate alot faster. So get GAP insurance. I would pick the 08. Wait a minute I did.
This is what I was hoping for. Hopefully I will get my 08 soon. THanks!I noticed a big diff. during break in riding around town and NOT at the track, The bike runs smoother, has more low end to mid range grunt and I don't have to worry about crank issues.. All +++ for street riding, I would assume that at the track it will be even better. I do like the Charcoal 07, I think its the best color combo (next to the Euro Red/white) but if you can't buy a 08 for between $9k - $9.5k than I guess go with the 07 Either way I think the R6 is one of the best bikes out on the road today and you can't go wrong but shop around for a better price on an 08, you'll find something and you'll be glad you did.. Maybe its just me but I have yet to take my bike to the track and I have felt the differences between my 06 and my new 08