American Honda Announces Release of CB1000R
American Honda Press Release - Nov 2, 2010

“We are just as excited about this addition to Honda’s lineup for 2011,” said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. “The CB1000R fills a great position in today’s market as we now bring a very capable sport machine packed with high-performance features to riders who focus on street use—wherever and whatever their destination may be. Whether it’s a quick trip down a favorite backroad, a weeklong ride through a few states, or anything in between, the CB1000R is versatile enough to do it all.”

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When you look at the new CB1000R, you see a motorcycle with roots that stretch back to the seminal four-cylinder classic CB750K0 introduced by Honda in 1969. Yet at the same time the CB1000R carries a sporting heritage so modern that it will attract many of today’s most sophisticated and demanding street riders.

Credit its clean, essentials-only styling, and a fuel-injected four-cylinder 998cc powerplant tuned for loads of right-now power. Sophisticated Gravity Die-Cast technology creates a mono-backbone aluminum frame that is strong yet features thin-wall construction for lightweight. The distinctive single-sided aluminum swingarm features a single rear shock with spring preload and rebound-damping adjustability for excellent rear suspension action. And there’s a fully adjustable 43mm inverted fork and radial-mounted dual 310mm disc brakes up front. Perhaps best of all, the roomy seating position delivers excellent rider comfort and tremendous versatility for long-distance travel and two-up riding. With all these features and more, the 2011 CB1000R is the most modern iteration of a long line of much-respected high-performance unfaired four-cylinder bikes—the classic hot-rod Hondas. Available in Pearl Black beginning in Spring 2011.

• Engine Type: 998cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
  
  • Bore and Stroke: 75mm x 56.5mm
  • Compression ratio: 11.2:1
  • Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
• Induction: PGM-FI Fuel Injection with automaticenrichment circuit and 36mm throttle bodies
• Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping
• Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed
• Final Drive: #530 O-ring chain

• Suspension           
  • Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel  
  • Rear: Single gas-charged HMAS shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability; 5.0 inches travel
     

• Brakes           
  • Front: Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310mm discs
  • Rear: Single 256mm disc
• Tires           
  • Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial  
  • Rear: 180/55ZR-17 radial
• Wheelbase: 56.9 inches
• Rake (Caster Angle): 25.0°
• Trail: 99mm (3.9 inches)
• Seat Height: 32.5 inches
• Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gallons, including 1.0-gallon reserve
• Color: Pearl Black
• Curb Weight*: TBD

*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride.

Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.