[LoopyLee]

Stunning performance naked style, breathtaking acceleration, light, responsive handling and invigorating thrills at every twist of its throttle. The new CB1000R packs full-blooded litre-class Super Sports performance into a compact, spare and muscular-looking form that speaks of good times and fast friends, blasting down the avenue in search of excitement in the bright lights.

Features

Advanced gravity die-cast aluminium Mono-Backbone frame
Lightweight and powerful 998cm3 liquid cooled fuel-injected inline-4 engine based on 2007 CBR1000RR Fireblade
310mm floating front disc brakes feature same radial-mount callipers as new Fireblade
Combined-ABS version features 3-piston front brake callipers
Fully adjustable 43mm inverted front fork same as new Fireblade
Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) helps prevent ride-away theft
Small and stylish 3-section LCD meter panel features wide-throw multi-segment LCD tachometer

Specifications

Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4
Displacement: 998cm³
Output: 123bhp at 10,000rpm, 74lb ft of torque at 8,000rpm
Bore x Stroke: 75 x 56.5mm
Compression Ratio: 11.2 : 1
Ignition System: Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Starter: Electric
Carburation: PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate with coil springs
Clutch Operation: Hydraulic
Transmission: 6-speed
Fuel capacity: 17 litres (including 4-litre LCD-indicated reserve)
Front Suspension: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload, compression and rebound adjustment, 120mm cushion stroke
RearSuspension: Mono-shock with gas-charged HMAS damper featuring 10-step preload and step less rebound damping adjustment, 128mm axle travel
Wheels: Closed-section 4-spoke cast aluminium featuring swept 4-spoke design
Front Brake: 310 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston (*Combined 3-piston) callipers, floating rotors (ABS) and sintered metal pads
Rear Brake: 256 x 5mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston calliper (ABS) and sintered metal pads
Dimensions (LxWxH): 2,090 x 775 x 1,090mm
Wheelbase: 1,445mm
Caster Angle: 25°
Trail: 99mm
Turning Radius: 2.8m
Seat Height: 828mm
Ground Clearance: 130mm

Optional Equipment

Honda Access will be supplying the new CB1000R with an assortment of optional parts and accessories to accentuate is bold, attractive style and extend its range of operating versatility. These accessories include:

A colour-matched rear seat cowl that snaps into place to accentuate the CB1000R’s purposeful street-brawling look.
A luxuriously finished Alcantara seat.
A decorative crankcase cover set.
A decorative fuel tank cap cover.
A selection of lightweight and stylish carbon fibre parts specially developed for the new CB1000R.
A selection of decorative panels.
A compact alarm unit with motion detector, siren and back-up battery to provide extra protection against vandalism and theft. A low-consumption sleep mode protects battery from drainage.

[Twincam]

Loopy, I just recieved an invitation to test ride one of these when they are released!

They look yum, esp in Black - Might have to take up their offer...

(Love the rear rim/wheel)

[LoopyLee]

I think the rear wheel looks ace.. I would rip their arm off if I was you..

[Twincam]

Haha, I want to know if the test rides they have include unlimited mileage - If it does I'll test ride it to Peterborough, see my parents and then fly back.

Lets see what they say

*thinks* I wonder if the rear tyre would fit my VFR?

[LoopyLee]

Originally Posted by Twincam

Haha, I want to know if the test rides they have include unlimited mileage - If it does I'll test ride it to Peterborough, see my parents and then fly back.

Lets see what they say

*thinks* I wonder if the rear tyre would fit my VFR?

I doubt you would get away with a test ride that long.. they would report you for nicking it..

[Twincam]

Damn. Cage Stealerships these days are giving you a three day unlimited mileage test drive so you can see if it fits in your lifestyle, the day will come when bike stealerships offer the same deal... *starts dreaming*

[rossiv99]

I will surly buy one of these, I love the way it looks. I have had enough bikes to know I will love it and buy it without any test ride.
But if Honda does not deliver in 2009 I will just buy a FZ1, or a KTM SuperDuke, or a Z1000, 0r a BKing.
I definitly want the CB1000R

[129CBRider]

One more nice bike we won't get here in the States...

[Grover130]

I think the 2009 hondas are due out next week. Maybe we'll get them here.

[129CBRider]

Well, they did drop the 919 I hear.