Motorcycle specifications HondaCB 1000 R 2017 Style keys

2017 sees the end of the CB 1000 R, as Honda sells off its stock - Euro4 syndrome. The only streetfighter in the range will therefore have no short-term descendants. And yet, the machine had the potential to satisfy many enthusiasts. Its 2011 facelift only served to refine its qualities, and it bears witness to a time when Honda wanted to join the strategic battle of roadsters with a hypersport pedigree. As a result, the CB 1000 R "phase 2" remains as close as possible to its predecessor. If you look hard enough, you'll only see small details, and that's only if you get really close. On display: aluminium handlebars with gold surface treatment, LED position light (7 LEDs instead of 5) and superb gold rims (depending on vintage). All of which adds a little more value to this remarkable machine, a direct competitor to the Z 1000, against which it once boasted a striking design (much more so than the traditional Honda style) and remarkable ease of riding.

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, and a particularly aggressive design.the engine and front end from the 2007 CBR 1000 RR Fireblade , a magnificent single-spoke rear rim, a rear end reduced to a bare minimum, sharp shoulders and a robot's headlamp terminated by a cybernetic control eye... When Honda wakes up - and it doesn't.

it's all about the front end. Both the overall design and the driving 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 big 4-cylinder engine has been optimized for street-bike use, offering 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 anywhere, a Monoshock rear suspension attached monoshock rear suspension (the first Japanese roadster to feature it), and all-radial braking with ABS and CBS as standard. A street-fighter of this calibre with combined braking and anti-lock braking assistance is a rare sight...

the CB 1000 R is a real eye-catcher. For the less sympathetic, there's a HISS electronic anti-theft device on standby. The curious who approach the cockpit are in for more surprises. 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.

summary of CB 1000 R features:

- Image combining urban sophistication and ultra-high-performance roadster style.
- 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 system 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.

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