2010 Honda CBR1000rrFireblade

Performance and style. No two elements are more important on a sportbike, and the Honda CBR1000RR has them both in spades. Of course, when a bike is bred on the racetracks of the world using DNA gleaned from Honda's MotoGP championship-winning machines, would you expect anything but the best? And the CBR backs it up, packing state-of-the-art features like our available Electronic Combined Anti-lock Braking System (C-ABS) and the revolutionary Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) that leave other literbikes on the trailer. Winning Road Racing World's “2009 1000cc Shootout” merely confirmed the CBR1000RR's supremacy, with 2010 certain to continue its legacy of class-defining power, light weight, handling and looks (checkout the three stunning colors).

The world’s first,* electronically controlled steering damper “HESD” automatically controls the damping force depending on the vehicle speed and the acceleration.

For more exciting riding, higher performance and more comfort, Honda has developed the world’s first electronically controlled hydraulic steering damper called “HESD (Honda Electronic Steering Damper)”. To constantly obtain an optimum damping force, Honda has employed the world’s first electronic control system based on the rotary-type hydraulic damper applied to the RC211V MotoGP machine. Using race tracks to improve the design, a steering damper that enhances “sure-footed” feeling at high speeds while maintaining the light-effort handling at low speeds was developed. Such steering damper characteristics are not attainable from conventional mechanical-type steering dampers.

The HESD(Honda Electronic Steering Damper) controls the damping force at an optimum level by means of the electronic control system depending on the vehicle speed and the acceleration. With the sensors detecting vehicle speed and acceleration, and the ECU controlling the damper, the HESD allows light-effort handling at low speeds, while at high speeds, it reduces front end shake triggered by a kickback from the road, thus realizing confidence-inspiring handling characteristics. The system has reached to such a level that the functioning of HESD is so natural that the presence of the steering damper is almost unnoticeable for the rider. The HESD ensures good handling not only in sporty riding, but also in a variety of riding conditions, and contributes to the reduction of rider fatigue after a high-speed, long distance run, etc. Honda has applied the HESD to the new super-sport motorcycle CBR1000RR, which inherits the DNA of the RC211V.

Specs
Model: CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR C-ABS


Engine Type: 999cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder

Bore and Stroke: 76mm x 55.1mm

Compression ratio: 12.3:1

Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder

Induction: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)

Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping

Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed

Final Drive: #530 O-ring–sealed chain

Suspension

Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.3 inches travel

Rear: Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.4 inches travel

Brakes

Front: Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with full-floating 320mm discs

Rear: Single 220mm disc; Honda Electronic Combined ABS

Tires

Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial

Rear: 190/50ZR-17 radial

Wheelbase: 55.4 inches

Rake: 23.3°

Trail: 96.2mm (3.8 inches)

Seat Height: 32.3 inches

Fuel Capacity: 17.7 litres / 4.7 gallons, including 6.0litres / 1.06-gallon reserve

Colors:

CBR1000RR: Pearl Orange/Light Metallic Silver, Red/Black

CBR1000RR C-ABS: Black

Curb Weight*: 199.5 kg/439 pounds (CBR1000RR) | 209.5 kg/ 461.7 pounds (CBR1000RR C-ABS)