2008 Honda CBR 1000RR

There's nothing like a literbike when it comes to awesome performance. But for 2008, Honda's taking that level of performance—and handling—to a whole new level. New engine. New chassis. MotoGP-style exhaust. The all-new CBR1000RR is a Superbike that handles like a 600, but is built to dominate the Superbike class. CBR1000RR establishes a higher standard for weight reduction and compact, centralized mass to produce the pinnacle of sportbike performance and rideability.
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Technical specifications of 2008 CBR 1000RR

Engine Type 999cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke 76mm x 55.1mm
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Compression Ratio 12.3:1
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive #530 O-ring chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear Suspension Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.4 inches travel
Front Brakes Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with full-floating 320mm discs
Rear Brake Single 220mm disc
Front Tires 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tires 190/50ZR-17 radial
DIMENSIONS
Rake (Caster Angle): 23.3°
Trail 96.2mm (3.8 inches)
Wheelbase 55.4 inches
Seat Height 32.3 inches
Curb Weight TBD
Fuel Capacity 4.7 gallons, including 1.06-gallon reserve
OTHER
Available Colors Red / Black, Black / Metallic Silver, Pearl Yellow / Black, Candy Dark Red / Metallic Silver, Black / Metallic Gray (2008 special color *)
Model ID CBR1000RR
Note Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Pricing:-
Black/Metallic Gray $11,799
Black/Metallic Silver $11,599
Pearl Yellow/Black $11,599
Candy Dark Red/Metallic Silver $11,599
Red/Black $11,599
Television commercial for 2008 CBR1000RR:-


A bit of History :-
First launched in 1992, Honda CBR900RR featured a large displacement engine fitted on a relatively lightweight and nimble frame. But the series of changes had long started as Tadao Baba initially designed the Fireblade as a 750cc engine back in 1989.

1992 Honda CBR900RR
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