Honda CB1000R Plus

Honda CB1000R Plus Highlights

Honda has unveiled the 2020 CB1000R at EICMA 2019. It gets a new Metallic Matte Ballistic Black headlight panels, different colour front brake calipers and a monoshock, and a racing stripe running on the fuel tank. It's available in three colours: red, black and a new white paint scheme. The bikes 1000cc, inline-four, liquid-cooled engine has also been tweaked to produce 16 per cent more power than the previous CB1000R at a smidge over 10,000rpm and 5 per cent more torque in the mid-range. Along with this, the gears have been shortened by 4 per cent for better acceleration. For a frame of reference, the current-gen model makes 145.48PS at 10,500rpm and 104Nm at 8250rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed transmission. Electronic rider aids include ride-by-wire throttle, three rider modes and custom setting. Power (P), Engine Brake (EB) and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) are also part of the list. The bike has managed to shed weight and weighs 12kg less compared to the previous-gen model. Suspension duties are handled by Showa SFF-BP inverted forks and Showa BRFC (Balance Free Rear Cushion) monoshock, both fully adjustable. The motorcycle comes to a stop using 310mm dual front discs with radial calipers and a 256mm disc at the rear. The Honda CB1000R+ competes with Kawasaki Z 1000 R, BMW S 1000 R, Suzuki GSX-S1000 and the soon-to-be-launched Yamaha MT-10.