The eighth generation RR was introduced in 2006 and offered incremental advancements over the earlier model with more power, better handling and less weight. Changes for 2006 included: New intake and exhaust porting (higher flow, reduced chamber volume) Higher compression ratio (from 11.9:1 to 12.2:1) Revised cam timing More intake valve lift (from 8.9 mm to 9.1 mm) Double springs for the intake valves Higher redline (from 11,650 rpm to 12,200 rpm) Larger rear sprocket (from 41 to 42 teeth) New exhaust system New chassis geometry Larger 320 mm (13 in) front brake discs but thinner at 4.5 mm (0.18 in) Revised front suspension Revised rear suspension with new linkage ratios New lighter swingarm Revised front fairing design The 2006 model carried over to the 2007 model year mostly unchanged except for color options.
The eighth generation RR was introduced in 2006 and offered incremental advancements over the earlier model with more power, better handling and less weight. Changes for 2006 included: New intake and exhaust porting (higher flow, reduced chamber volume) Higher compression ratio (from 11.9:1 to 12.2:1) Revised cam timing More intake valve lift (from 8.9 mm to 9.1 mm) Double springs for the intake valves Higher redline (from 11,650 rpm to 12,200 rpm) Larger rear sprocket (from 41 to 42 teeth) New exhaust system New chassis geometry Larger 320 mm (13 in) front brake discs but thinner at 4.5 mm (0.18 in) Revised front suspension Revised rear suspension with new linkage ratios New lighter swingarm Revised front fairing design The 2006 model carried over to the 2007 model year mostly unchanged except for color options.