Honda CBR1000RR

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Honda CBR1000RR
Honda CBR1000RR
The CBR1000RR, also known as the Fireblade, is a 999 cc (61.0 cu in) liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder sport bike that was introduced by Honda in 2004 to replace the CBR954RR.
The Honda CBR1000RR was developed by the same team that was behind the MotoGP series.Many of the new technologies introduced in the Honda CBR600RR, a direct descendant of the RC211V, were used in the new CBR1000RR such as a lengthy swingarm, Unit Pro-Link rear suspension, and Dual Stage Fuel Injection System (DSFI).
Honda CBR1000RR
The CBR1000RR was awarded Cycle World's International Bike of the Year for 2008-09 by the world's moto-journal communities as well as journalists. The 2009 CBR1000RR won the Best Sportbike of the Year Award in Motorcycle USA Best of 2009 Awards,having also won the over 750 cc open sportbike class in 2008.
Honda CBR1000RR
The CBR1000RR has been used extensively in the international racing scene since its inception in 2004. Chris Vermeulen and the Dutch Ten Kate Racing team placed the bike fourth in the standings in its debut year in the World Superbike class. The following year, the bike and team secured runner-up honours. In 2007, the Hannspree Ten Kate team was able to secure the first World Superbike Championship with the CBR1000RR with Briton James Toseland. Also, Ryuichi Kiyonari was able to win back to back titles in the British Superbike Championship in 2006-07 using the CBR1000RR with the HM Plant Honda team.
Honda CBR1000RR
The CBR1000RR has also been used heavily in the road racing scene, most notably at the famous Macau Grand Prix. Since its debut in 2004, it has recorded 4 victories with Michael Rutter having taken back to back victories in 2004–2005 and Scottish motorcycle racer Stuart Easton achieving the same, in 2008–2009. Arguably, the most famous of all road races has been the annual Isle of Man TT races which the CBR has been used to continue Honda's success at the circuit. Since 2006, the HM Plant team and Padgett's UK Honda team utilising the CBR1000RR have achieved eight victories at the event ranging from the Superbike, Superstock and the blue riband Senior TT races. 2009 was an especially dominant year for the Fireblade, having achieved the top 5 positions in the Superbike TT final standings, as well as another CBR1000RR whitewash in the Superstock TT where they occupied the top 5 again. Steve Plater also won the blue riband Senior TT race to secure Honda the manufacturers crown, fittingly as it was Honda's 50th racing year at the event.
Honda CBR1000RR Specifications and Features
Honda CBR1000RR
2007 Honda CBR1000RR Specifications

Model:
CBR1000RR
Engine Type:
998cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore &Stroke:
75mm x 56.5mm
Compression Ratio:
12.2:1
Valve Train:
DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion:
Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)
Ignition:
Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Transmission:
Cassette-type, close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive:
#530 O-ring-sealed chain
Suspension

Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel

Rear: HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.3 inches travel
Brakes

Front: Dual full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston radial-mounted calipers

Rear: Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper
Tires

Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial 

Rear: 190/50ZR-17 radial
Wheelbase:
55.2 inches
Rake (Caster Angle):
23.45o
Trail:
100mm (3.9 inches)
Seat Height:
32.3 inches
Dry Weight:
388 pounds
Fuel Capacity:
4.8 gallons, including 1.06-gallon reserve
Colors:
Black Metallic Gray, Light Silver Metallic, Red/Black
Meets current EPA standards.
California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.


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