frame and drivetrain
frame and drivetrain
You can’t have a bike that’s built to excite without having a backbone that can handle all the dirty work to ensure that it rides as good as advertised. That’s a big reason why I’m particularly fond of the Mono-Backbone gravity die-cast (GDC) aluminium frame Honda decided to use on the CB1000R. Not only is it strong, rigid, and lightweight, but it also enhances the bike’s sharp and smooth handling. The frame was also designed to ensure that all the heavy components in the bike can be slotted close to each other to create a strong center of mass. This kind of information may not be sexy on face value, but these are the kinds of things that make the CB1000R so much fun to ride.
Complementing the frame is a suspension system made up of a 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type front fork that’s as sturdy as it is responsive. The fork tubes in this setup can also be fully adjusted for preload, compression, and rebound damping, allowing riders to custom the bike’s riding performance depending on their preference. At the back, an adjustable Monoshock damper and single-sided cast aluminum Pro-arm swingers provides the suspension duties, providing 128mm of smooth travel for assured handling.
The wheels, tires, and brakes of the CB1000R are all professional grade, too. Honda definitely didn’t slack in piecing together the bike to create an enthralling riding experience. The 17-inch radial tires are supported by a pair of radial-mount four-piston front calipers with a compact dual-piston caliper at the rear. Riders can also take comfort knowing that the bike features ABS. Can’t leave home without that bad boy.
Frame Specifications
Front Suspension 43mm inverted HMAS™ cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.3 inches travel
Rear Suspension Single gas-charged HMAS shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability; 5.0 inches travel
Front Brake Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with full-floating 310mm discs
Rear Brake Single-caliper 256mm disc
Front Tire 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire 180/55ZR-17 radial
Rake 25.0° (caster angle)
Trail 99mm (3.9 inches)The Honda CB1000R is built around a superbike-strong 998cc DOHC inline four engine that’s ideal for street riding, providing enough power and torque - 123 horsepower at an astounding 10,000 rpm and 73 pound-feet of torque at 7,500 rpm - to make for fast and smooth rides. And since it’s a four-cylinder engine, you can enjoy longer rides, too, provided you don’t go bottle rocket the whole way!
I made that superbike reference partly because the CB1000R’s engine does have some superbike roots, having been derived from the engine that propelled the 2007 CBR1000RR Fireblade to a World Superbike Championship. The engine, just like the one on the Fireblade, is tuned to deliver the kind of sharp acceleration and body-jerking torque even from the lower rev ranges and transforms it into smooth power as a rider moves steadily up the power band. It’s also worth noting that the bike’s power travels through a smooth-operating, close-ratio six-speed transmission and into the rear wheel, creating enough force to shoot the bike with incredible acceleration.
As much fun as it is to ride naked sports bikes, the Honda CB1000R puts a different spin on the experience altogether. That’s a big reason why the bike remains a popular model in Honda’s line-up to this day.
Drivetrain Specifications
Engine Type Liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Displacement 999cc
Bore and Stroke 75mm x 56.5mm
Induction PGM-FI Fuel injection with automatic enrichment circuit and 36mm throttle bodies
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping
Compression Ratio 11.2:1
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Transmission Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive #530 0-ring-sealed chain
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