Motorcycle specifications HondaCB 1000 R 2010 Attack of the Transformers

now that's something to marvel at! With this CB 1000 R, Honda has just slapped the roadster clan in the face. The manufacturer's wake-up call has just sounded, and like Kawa's a few years ago, it's a visual uppercut. We've been waiting for the 900 Hornet 's replacement - now we're treated to a street-fighter worthy of a transformer. This roadster is the stuff of bad guys.

rather than upgrading the 900 Hornet (which hasn't had a particularly stellar career), Honda preferred to create a new machine, a new representative of its high-performance naked segment. To design it, the factory seems to have stepped out of its "political correctness" by adopting a very flashy style, with lines that are both taut and compact, a particularly aggressive design, the engine and front end of the 2007 CBR 1000 RR Fireblade , a magnificent rear rim mounted on a single-arm, a rear end reduced to the bare minimum, sharp shoulders, a robot's optical unit terminated by a cybernetic control eye... This CB 1000 R looks more like a preparation than a production machine. Honda is waking up - and not just pretending.

it's all about the front end. Both the overall design and the riding position have been developed with this in mind. As a result, even when stationary, the machine gives off an impression of speed and power. In terms of dynamics, with the center of gravity and rider as close as possible to the steering column, this should translate into a great deal of liveliness and lightning-fast cornering. As on the recent 600 Hornet, the frame is a gravity-molded aluminum Monobackbone. Inside, the CBR's large 4-cylinder engine is optimized for street-bike use for street-bike use, meaning greater availability, torque and available gniak at low and medium revs. Honda claims 30% more power across the rev range than on the CBF 1000, as well as lightning acceleration, and has made it a priority to offer maximum torque and availability in the heart of the CB 1000 R.

a big engine that moves, implies a chassis that holds up. Combined with the Monobackbone frame, we find a 43 mm diameter HMAS inverted fork adjustable from all sides, a Monoshock rear suspension attached to the huge and magnificent monobar (this is the first Japanese roadster to be equipped with one), and an all-radial brake system that can be optionally equipped with ABS and CBS. A street-fighter of this calibre with combined braking and anti-lock braking assistance is a rare sight...

the CB 1000 R is sure to attract a lot of attention. For the less sympathetic, there's a HISS electronic anti-theft device on standby. For the curious who approach the cockpit, there are more surprises in store. Right down to the dashboard, Honda has gone all out. The instrument cluster is all digital, with information scattered across 3 different dials. The central one serves as a tachometer, with a multi-segment indicator similar to that on the VTR 1000 SP1.

Honda has pulled out all the stops, hitting back hard at the competition with a beast whose design would almost make a Z 1000 pale in comparison. Combined with the manufacturer's famous ease-of-handling, we'd be in the presence of a future star, and I wouldn't be surprised. Hats off to you MP, Mr Honda.

summary of CB 1000 R features:

- Image combining urban sophistication and the style of high-performance roadsters.
- Forward" architecture with a forward riding position and a short, compact rear end.
- Parts and components with a high-tech image, complementing a sophisticated, modern
sophisticated, modern overall design.
- Angular, mid-height exhaust to lower the center of gravity to lower the center of gravity for more agile handling and a distinctive sound.
- New triangular, multi-reflector front headlamp, integrated into a minimalist headlamp plate
a new LED position light.
- New 17" 4-spoke alloy wheels.
- Weight-saving magnesium cylinder head cover and alternator housing.

dynamic features

- Compact, lightweight 998 cm³ in-line 4-cylinder engine with electronic fuel injection and liquid cooling
derived from that of the 2007 CBR1000RR Fireblade, but tuned for low- and mid-range performance
performance.
- Hydraulic clutch that can be released below 2,000 rpm without fear of engine stalling.
- Cast aluminum Mono-Backbone frame.
- Fully adjustable ø 43 mm upside-down forks.
- Rigid, lightweight aluminum Pro Arm swingarm with adjustable monoshock.
- Large radial Supersport tires.
- Twin 310 mm floating front discs and 4-piston radial calipers. Rear disc ø
256 mm with double-piston caliper.
- Version with ABS anti-lock braking Combined 3-piston calipers and latest-generation anti-lock system for optimum braking performance in all conditions.

M.B - manufacturer's photos

A number of options are available to personalize your CB 1000 R '08:

- A passenger seat cover to match the trim color.

- A seat with Alcantara finish.

- A set of engine casing decorations.

- A fuel filler cap trim.

- A selection of carbon parts specially made for the CB1000R.

- A set of decorative elements.

- Alarm with motion detector, siren and battery backup. Low consumption standby mode protects the battery from discharge.