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posted September 07, 2005 06:44 PM
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2006 Honda CBR1000RR
 Sharing DNA with Honda's MotoGP-winning RC211V, the awesome CBR1000RR elevates its Superbike status to new performance levels in 2006 thanks to extensive changes that sharpen handling, boost horsepower and reduce weight.
New for 2006
- New cylinder-head porting for improved engine power in mid- and upper-rpm ranges.
- New cylinder-head combustion chamber shape raises the compression ratio.
- New intake cam increases power at high engine speeds.
- New intake valves help increase power.
- Intake valve springs change from a single spring to new double-spring design for optimum performance at high rpm.
- Redline increased for improved performance.
- Left engine ACG cover is made of magnesium for lighter weight.
- New transmission gears for improved engagement.
- New clutch needle bearings improve engagement feel and durability.
- Redesigned ram-air intake screen grid reduces air resistance for optimum flow.
- New exhaust system is lighter and increases flow for more power.
- New chassis geometry for improved handling.
- New, larger full-floating 320mm front disc brakes (up from 310mm) with four-piston radial-mounted calipers deliver superior braking performance and progressive feel.
- Revised front suspension settings for superior suspension action.
- Revised rear suspension includes new linkage for improved handling.
- All-new bodywork includes upper, middle and lower cowl for aggressive, race-ready look.
- Improved seat foam for additional rider comfort.
- Exciting new colors are: Candy Blue/Yellow, Red/Black, Silver/Metallic Silver and Black.
Unique Features
- Liquid-cooled 998cc inline four-cylinder engine.
- Aluminum frame patterned after the RC211V MotoGP machine.
- Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) for optimum steering effort and stability.
- Cassette-type close-ratio six-speed transmission.
- Centrally located fuel tank increases mass centralization and allows more compact frame design.
- Radial-mounted front brakes.
- Center-up exhaust system.
- Unit Pro-Link rear suspension and swingarm design inspired by RC211V.
- Line Beam Headlight features three-piece reflector design.
- Dual Stage Fuel Injection System (DSFI) features two injectors per cylinder.
- Aggressive styling based on the championship-winning RC211V MotoGP machine.
Engine/Drivetrain
- Liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 998cc four-stroke inline four-cylinder engine features bore and stroke dimensions of 75mm x 56.5mm.
- Sixteen-valve cylinder head features 29mm intake and 24mm exhaust valves with an 12.2:1 compression ratio for efficient combustion and high horsepower.
- Lightweight nutless connecting rods.
- Direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation system ensures high-rpm durability and allows 16,000-mile valve maintenance intervals.
- Iridium-tip spark plugs improve fuel combustion and performance.
- Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system features two injectors per cylinder--one upper and one lower--controlled by an ECU that senses rpm and throttle opening. Lower injector enhances rideability while upper injector improves top-end horsepower. At lower rpm only the lower injector is working. At higher rpm, both injectors are activated. The system uses 44mm throttle bodies.
- Denso injectors with lightweight valving for faster reaction time and 12 holes per injector improve atomization of fuel mixture for optimum combustion efficiency and power.
- Auto-enriching system is integrated into PGM-FI module, eliminating the need for a manual choke.
- Forged aluminum pistons with moly surface treatment for reduced friction.
- Aluminum composite cylinder sleeves are high-pressure-formed from sintered aluminum powder impregnated with ceramic and graphite. The lightweight composite sleeves provide better wear resistance and superior heat dissipation compared to conventional sleeves.
- Electronic ECU provides two digital 3-D fuel injection maps for each cylinder and two digital 3-D ignition maps for cylinder pairs, creating ideal fuel mixture and spark advance settings for superb rideability.
- Newly designed ram-air system allows higher volume of cool air to the 8.35-liter airbox for linear power delivery and incredible engine performance.
- Stainless steel four-into-two-into-one center-up exhaust with twin outlets and titanium core increases lean angle and reduces wind drag.
- Liquid-cooled aluminum oil cooler is lightweight and efficient.
- Maintenance-free automatic cam-chain tensioner.
- Starter gears located on the right side to produce narrow engine and increased lean angle.
- Eight-plate clutch is compact and tough, featuring durable friction plate material.
- Cassette-type, close-ratio six-speed transmission is easily accessible for rapid gear ratio changes and maintenance at the race track.
- Durable #530 O-ring-sealed drive chain.
Chassis/Suspension
- Lightweight twin-spar aluminum frame utilizes RC211V technology.
- Aluminum-hybrid rear swingarm is longest in class for superior traction under hard acceleration.
- New Aluminum subframe is lightweight and easily removed for ease of maintenance.
- Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) is a rotary type steering damper that electronically modulates steering damping based on road speed and acceleration. An ECU unit senses road speed and acceleration and then sends a signal to a solenoid. The solenoid controls an oil pressure relief valve within the damper unit. At slower speeds the relief valve is open, allowing for a free flow of oil through the damper unit, resulting in reduced damping force and lighter steering effort. At higher speeds the flow of oil is restricted, resulting in increased damping force and additional stability. HESD is the first steering damping system that makes it possible to increase high-speed performance while maintaining low-speed handling.
- 43mm inverted aluminum-slider Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) cartridge front fork features spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability, and offers precise action and unparalleled rigidity.
- Unit Pro-Link rear suspension system is patterned after the RC211V MotoGP machine. In this system, the upper shock mount is contained within the swingarm rather than the frame. With no top frame-mount for the shock, this unique system reduces negative suspension energy from being transmitted into the frame, allowing optimum frame rigidity and improved rideability out of corners. The HMAS shock offers rebound and compression damping, and spring preload adjustability.
- Front brake system features radial-mounted four-piston calipers and 320mm floating discs, and a 220mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper for exceptional stopping power.
- Super-light aluminum-alloy hollow-spoke wheels feature race-spec 3.5 x 17-inch front and 6.0 x 17-inch rear dimensions.
- Centrally mounted 4.8-gallon fuel tank is positioned low in the frame, increasing mass centralization and allowing a more compact design. This design positions the rider farther forward for optimum handling.
Additional Features
- High-capacity, 350-watt AC generator.
- High-tech instrument display features tachometer, LCD readouts for speedometer, coolant temperature, odometer, two tripmeters and a clock. A low-fuel LED light and shift indicator light is located in the tachometer.
- Line Beam Headlight features three-piece reflector design utilizing two H7 bulbs for optimum light distribution and unique compact design.
- LED taillights for improved appearance.
- Plastic tank shell cover protects tank and airbox.
- One-piece fan assembly increases cooling efficiency.
- Convenient ignition switch/fork lock for added security.
- Folding aerodynamic mirrors.
- Handlebar switches and controls use internationally approved ISO graphic symbols.
- Convenient push-to-cancel turn signal switch.
- Maintenance-free battery.
- Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
- Ownership includes one-year complimentary membership for an individual in the Honda Rider's Club of America(TM) (HRCA(R)). Benefits include: discounts, travel benefits, roadside assistance, one year of Honda Red Rider(TM) magazine, access to HRCA Clubhouse Web site (www.hrca.honda.com) and access online to Honda Common Service Manual. For HRCA details, call 1-800-847-HRCA. For dealers only, please call (310) 783-3958.
Available accessories
- Passenger Seat Cowl (Color-matched).
Specs
- Engine Type: 998cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
- Bore and 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
- Front Suspension: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
- Rear Suspension: HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.3 inches travel
- Front Brakes: Dual full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston radial-mounted calipers
- Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper
- Front Tires: 120/70ZR-17 radial
- Rear Tires: 190/50ZR-17 radial
- Wheelbase: 55.2 inches
- Rake (Caster Angle): 23.45 degrees
- Trail: 100mm (3.9 inches)
- Seat Height: 32.3 inches
- Dry Weight: TBD
- Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons, including 1.06-gallon reserve
- Colors: Candy Blue/Yellow/Red/Black/Silver/Metallic Silver/Black
Meets current CARB and EPA standardsCalifornia version differs slightly due to emissions standards.
Source: Honda
   
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trenace
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posted September 07, 2005 07:27 PM
Edited By: trenace on 7 Sep 2005 21:06
I wonder how many of the blue-and-yellow ones they'll sell?
I get the impression of less real change than either Kawasaki is doing or Suzuki has done. "Lots of new parts for the sake of saying they're new, but they work the same."
Seeing as Honda was finishing last in every performance test, looks like that is not going to change.
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posted September 07, 2005 08:30 PM
Time and testing will tell the story .
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matt sterbator
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posted September 07, 2005 10:21 PM
I'll bet that clutch cover will be $$$ to replace should it get damaged.
...and what's with the black frame, silver swingarm crap ?
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fulltilt
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posted September 07, 2005 11:43 PM
I actually like the blue/yellow one.
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frEEk
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posted September 07, 2005 11:54 PM
that huge clutch cover... i can't get over it. makes me think of a harley.
anyone else thing the silver/black model in particular looks like they slapped on a set of '05 R1 side fairings?
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fish_antlers
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posted September 08, 2005 12:14 AM
t'would look better if those clutch bolts were annodized black.
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12RPilot
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posted September 08, 2005 01:40 AM
I gotta admit, they look better than the new 10. But it's all about performance to me.
 
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zx12adam
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posted September 08, 2005 02:47 AM
Looks good to me, but I'm not too picky when it comes to these things. I'll hold judgement until I see how it performs among the rest.
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jredone
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posted September 08, 2005 04:18 AM
lol damn i think that bike is pretty sexxy...gotta agree with fulltilt...blue n yellow is nice
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posted September 08, 2005 04:38 AM
It still looks like a 954 to me.Not that I didn't like that bike. I Can't see the subtle differences that make it a 06.
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Just Joy
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posted September 08, 2005 05:46 AM
That blue and yellow is HOT!!!!........
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gunner
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posted September 08, 2005 07:16 AM
Red and Black!!!!! Honda's race colors can't go wrong with the company colors just Like the Green Kawasaki!! It's just natural
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blueford
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posted September 08, 2005 07:22 AM
It's a nice looking bike, now if it just had some fucking ponies!
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fish_antlers
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posted September 08, 2005 08:43 AM
gonna be interesting to see if changes are just bandaid measures or a real attempt to compete
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ikezixxer
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posted September 08, 2005 10:13 AM
I still think the new zx10r is way better. Wait until you guys see some of those 10r's on the road with the exhaust all changed, and fender off, and a few other things done. It will look sooooo sweet.
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Simple Simon
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posted September 08, 2005 05:51 PM
Having had a 954 and now on my second ZX10r, I can say that there are some things that I like better on the CBR's and some things I like better on the 10s. The CBR's instruments are a lot easier to read although the clock was a pain to set (I actually left it an hour off all winter so I didn't have to change it). I also liked the gearing on the 954 better. First gear is much lower and so the bike took off the line harder and also pulled slower wheelies easier. If I rode on a track I might have a diferent opinion about the gearing but I do all of my riding on the street. The headlights on the CBR were better than then on the Kawi. Adjusting the beams up higher then factory setting on the 10 helps but it still isn't as good. Now the Kawasaki is a better looking bike that is much easier to work on. Changing the oil on the Honda was a pain because the side fairing had to be removed. Everything on the Kawi seems easier to get to to work on. It is also more reliable than the Honda. I didn't have a lot of problems with the 954 but I did have a problem with it fouling sparkplugs which cost $24 each at the dealer. I put almost 13,000 miles on my 04 ZX10 with no problems other than hitting a deer with it and then I had it stolen from me. My 05 has over 7500 miles and has been really good to me. Of course the best thing about the Kawasaki is the power (once you get above 40 mph). I don't understand why Honda makes so many excuses why thier bikes don't make much horsepower.
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posted September 08, 2005 08:07 PM
The most interesting thing is that electronic steering damper. Too bad they don't use the magnetorheological fluid like my car uses. You can change the viscosity by changing the magnetic field around the fluid. Trick stuff.
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trenace
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posted September 08, 2005 08:09 PM
Edited By: trenace on 8 Sep 2005 21:11
That would seem a simpler solution. Perhaps they are prevented by a patent being hold, which they are unable to license or don't wish to pay to? Just a guess. It does seem like your suggestion is better.
EDIT: Probably so -- United States Patent 6,009,982
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TedG
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posted September 08, 2005 08:19 PM
You are probably right, I would love to see this technology on motorcycles. You can't believe how sophisticated the ride is on my car. Then when you switch it to performance mode the thing tightens up and grips the road impressively.
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trenace
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posted September 08, 2005 08:26 PM
Sounds good. I've never had the chance to experience it but it definitely makes sense and every report seems very favorable.
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