I think I’m going to post a Motorcycle every Monday… Just for my own amusement. A bike that I would love to have or have had or maybe do have? I don’t know yet, but to kick it off… My bike choice of the moment is this.
Honda’s CBR1000RR. The Liter Class Leader.
| Model | CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR C-ABS |
| Engine Type | 999cc Liquid-Cooled Inline Four-Cylinder |
| Bore And Stroke: | 76mm X 55.1mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 |
| Valve Train | DOHC; Four Valves Per Cylinder |
| Induction | Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) |
| Ignition | Computer-Controlled Digital Transistorized With 3-D Mapping |
| Transmission | Close-Ratio Six-Speed |
| Final Drive | #530 O-Ring-Sealed Chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm Inverted Big Piston Fork With Spring Preload, Rebound And Compression Damping Adjustability Rear: Unit Pro-Link Balance-Free Rear Shock With Spring Preload, Rebound And Compression Damping Adjustability |
| Brakes | Front: Dual Radial-Mounted Four-Piston Calipers With Full-Floating 320mm Discs Rear: Single 220mm Disc; Optional Honda Electronic Combined ABS (CBR1000RR C-ABS) |
| Tires | Front: 120/70ZR-17 Radial Rear: 190/50ZR-17 Radial |
| Wheelbase | 55.5 Inches |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 23° 3’ |
| Trail | 96.0mm (3.8 Inches) |
| Seat Height | 32.3 Inches |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.7 Gallons, Including 1.06-Gallon Reserve |
| Estimated Fuel Economy | TBD |
| Colors | CBR1000RR: Red, Black, Pearl White/Blue/Red CBR1000RR C-ABS: Red |
| Curb Weight* | 441 Pounds (CBR1000RR) / 467 Pounds (CBR1000RR C-ABS) |