The CBR1000RR didn’t win the International Bike of the Year 2008-2009 award without good reason
The CBR1000RR is really compact and belies its massive 1000cc engine
capacity. This is a motorcycle with softer, friendlier lines that many
have come to admire, and some just never grew into.
A notable feature of the 1000RR is that it concentrates its mass low
and close to the centre of the bike, and the factory has labored hard to
keep its weight to a bare minimum, so crucial on these kind of
built-for-speed machines. Lightweight alloy is the norm across most of
the bike’s cycle parts, including its frame, hollowed-out wheels,
massive swing-arm and in-line, four-cylinder engine.
The CBR’s front fairing gives the bike an aggressive stance, with twin
headlights glaring out of an aerodynamically shaped snout. Front turn
signal indicators are located on the smart, really high-quality
stalk-mounted mirrors, which show clear rear view at all speeds. The
turn signal warning icons are smartly placed on the periphery of this
single-pod fascia, while within the rev counter sit a low-fuel warning
lamp, neutral, high beam and bright redline warning lights. The CBR also
provides an odometer, A and B trip facility as well as accurate
real-time fuel economy readouts. All this is located in front of its
attractive, machined alloy steering triple clamp.
Clip-on handlebars are standard fare with all inclusive switches including a hazard warning button and engine kill switch to the right. The CBR leaves one headlight on all the time, with the rider only able to command high beam. The grips lend a nice feel to the rider’s palms and the bike has smartly buffed levers, with the front brake offering reach adjustability. A large and easy to turn cable- adjusting nut fastens into the clutch yoke.
The ’Blade utilizes Honda’s proven thief-repelling Honda Ignition Security System (H.I.S.S) that won’t allow the bike to start without its original set of keys.
The CBR1000RR’s engine and curved radiator sit semi-concealed beneath
its distinctive bodywork, with its massive frame running back to expose
itself just under its long tank section. The stubby silencer adds to the
CBRs attractive appeal with much of its muscle coming from a humongous
swing-arm, and 190/50 section rear tyre, flanked on one side by an
exposed and O’ring sealed chain. The rear is slim, with boldly stepped
rider and pillion pads ending in a petite tail-lamp, while the rear
mudguard sticks out with considerable overhang.
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