SUPERBIKE · MOTOCROSS ·
TOURING · CLASSICS · CRUISERS · SUPERMOTO
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Monday, 29 August 2005 |
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| I had a chance a couple of weeks after the intro to re-familiarize myself with the ‘05 CBR and a chance to back to back the older ‘04 version. The trip saw me accompanied fore and aft by Doug Toland and Honda’s PR nice-guy, Jon Seidel. After peeing in a cup and checked for needle marks, we headed out to the Malibu canyons for a jolly good Sunday morning style thrash. This trip cemented my view as the Honda being probably the best streetable supersport available. This was a trip that I can remember especially as I got to experience the bike on real world roads. Stability at street speed is first class and running into unfamiliar corners held no fear. The weight difference was felt between the two, with the new bike feeling lighter and livelier than the ‘04. Ergo’s were comfortable for me too, especially factoring in that I was still aching from Crash-fest 04. |
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So, as it stands this is the only middleweight that I haven’t high-sided yet (don’t ask). That makes it a great bike in my battered and bruised book.
Mike Emery
Disclaimer; Remember this is just a tall story folks - I am not really a substance abuser. However, I did try pot once but it made me laugh uncontrollably and sent my fingers orange because I ended up eating my weight in Cheetos.
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| Specifications |
CBR600RR
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| Engine Type |
599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke |
67.0mm x 42.5mm |
| Compression Ratio |
12.0:1 |
| Carburetion |
Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) |
| Ignition |
Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping |
| Transmission |
Close-ratio six-speed |
| Final Drive |
#525 O-ring-sealed chain |
| Front Suspension |
41.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Rear Suspension |
Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 5.1-inch travel |
| Front Brakes |
Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310.0mm discs |
| Rear Brake |
Single 220.0mm disc |
| Tires |
Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial - Rear: 180/55ZR-17 radial |
| Rake/Trail |
24.0 degrees/95.0mm (3.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
54.5 inches |
| Seat Height |
32.3 inches |
| Dry Weight |
361 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity |
4.8 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve |
| Available Colors |
Black, Black/Tribal, Metallic Silver/Black, Red/Black |
| Price |
$8799 |
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