Topic: New Honda Muscle: 2011 CB1000R

[rrocket]

Coming to North America, supposedly, for 2011.

2011 Specifications

Model: CB1000R

Engine Type: 998cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder

Bore and Stroke: 75mm x 56.5mm

Compression ratio: 11.2:1

Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder

Induction: PGM-FI Fuel Injection with automaticenrichment circuit and 36mm throttle bodies

Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping

Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed

Final Drive: #530 O-ring chain

Suspension
Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear: Single gas-charged HMAS shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability;
5.0 inches travel

Brakes
Front: Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310mm discs
Rear: Single 256mm disc

Tires
Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear: 180/55ZR-17 radial

Wheelbase: 56.9 inches

Rake (Caster Angle): 25.0¯

Trail: 99mm (3.9 inches)

Seat Height: 32.5 inches

Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gallons, including 1.0-gallon reserve

Color: Pearl Black

Curb Weight*: TBD

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Kind of a riff on the Z1000 isn't it?

[rrocket]

Not really...I mean...it's within the same category.  Just like most sportbike look alike.  There's only so much you can do.  I suppose you could do what Ducati did, and make the  (somewhat) hideous Diavel.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Not really...I mean...it's within the same category.  Just like most sportbike look alike.  There's only so much you can do.  I suppose you could do what Ducati did, and make the  (somewhat) hideous Diavel.

That's pretty awful.

[rrocket]

This is a far more acceptable Ducati.  The StreetFighter.

[Loudpedal]

Not really...I mean...it's within the same category.  Just like most sportbike look alike.  There's only so much you can do.  I suppose you could do what Ducati did, and make the  (somewhat) hideous Diavel.

That's pretty awful.

It's shameful.   The Honda is not bad, but I think I prefer the looks of the FZ-1.   And, the Triumph Speed Triple 955i, well, it was perhaps the nicest streetfigher bike ever made...man, I feel old.

[rrocket]

I prefer the Honda... 

Here's the FZ-1




Well the new Speed Triple isn't as nice.  It's headlights have turned it ugly(ish)

[vdk]

That StreetFighter is 

[Loudpedal]

The CBR's single sided swingarm and WILD rear wheel design does provide some cool visual interest.   I can't imagine that it keeps costs down though... 

[5 Wheel Drive]

I think I prefer the look of the Kawi Z1000 over the Honda.

As for the Ducati, I saw a picture of it for the first time earlier this morning on cmgonline.com.  I thought it was pretty evil looking, I like it!

[huota]

Pictures don't do justice to the Honda. It's a sweet looking bike from the rear, especially with the fender eliminated.

[safristi]

You should be ashamed showing STREET PORN as the snows are about to FLY..... ...can we put the clocks FORWARD 6 months this Saturday............

[rrocket]

New video of Honda being un-crated:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgnjfV7X1rQ&feature=player_embedded

[blur911]

Vintage Honda goodness, CBX>CB   

[Mitlov]

Not really...I mean...it's within the same category.  Just like most sportbike look alike.  There's only so much you can do.  I suppose you could do what Ducati did, and make the  (somewhat) hideous Diavel.

Meh, Diavel's a cruiser (power-cruiser, but cruiser nonetheless), not a sport-standard or musclebike, so it's going to have a very different stance.  Compared to your average Harley or Harley knock-off, I think it's pretty interesting.  Not as awesome as the totally-unique BMW R1200C was, but still, a really different, fun take on the cruiser. 

But you're right, the Streetfighter is the Duc to compare to the CB1000R, not the Diavel.

[rex charlston]

Coming to North America, supposedly, for 2011.

2011 Specifications

Model: CB1000R

Engine Type: 998cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder

Bore and Stroke: 75mm x 56.5mm

Compression ratio: 11.2:1

Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder

Induction: PGM-FI Fuel Injection with automaticenrichment circuit and 36mm throttle bodies

Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping

Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed

Final Drive: #530 O-ring chain

Suspension
Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear: Single gas-charged HMAS shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability;
5.0 inches travel

Brakes
Front: Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310mm discs
Rear: Single 256mm disc

Tires
Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear: 180/55ZR-17 radial

Wheelbase: 56.9 inches

Rake (Caster Angle): 25.0¯

Trail: 99mm (3.9 inches)

Seat Height: 32.5 inches

Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gallons, including 1.0-gallon reserve

Color: Pearl Black

Curb Weight*: TBD

998cc DOHC inline four engine!!! just amazing..