zx12adam
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posted April 03, 2008 05:40 AM
Some key notes.
CBR1000RR:
Much more compact than its predecessor, this year's double-R feels down right diminutive when compared back-to-back with the other bikes.
Next to the Ducati, the Honda is the slimmest bike, it feels the smallest front-to-back and the riding position is very natural.
"The Honda has the best mid-corner stability of any Inline I have ever ridden," states Sid, our secretive Superbike veteran. "But corner exit is where the Honda really makes all its time."
The peak-power deficit contradicts our seat-of-the-pants assessment, as it feels like it should have a horsepower advantage on the other bikes when riding them back-to-back.
With a curve that rivals the 1098 more than the Inlines, the RR feels freakishly fast from 5000 to its peak at almost 11,000 rpm.
Roberti, one of our most aggressive riders on the brakes, rates the CBR binders on par with the Monobloc set-up of the Ducati. The rest of the crew agrees for the most part and considered them the best or at least runner-up to the 1098.
It dominates the competition in roll-on acceleration in any gear, at any speed and has a real burst of acceleration when you crack the throttle open.
Highs:
Very Comfortable
Roll-On King
Smooth and Easy to Ride
Lows:
Retro Styling
Ugly Exhaust
Low Peak Horsepower
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CBR1000RR
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