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| 2012 Honda CBR1000RR |
This is the 20th Anniversary of the original CBR900RR we were a little disappointed not to see more significant upgrades on Honda’s flagship sportbike. In our 2011 Superbike Smackdown the 1000RR finished runner-up to only the mighty BMW S1000R. It held off the challenge from Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM and Yamaha with one of the oldest designs in the class and a 150-horsepower engine with no traction control or variable engine mapping. Sure, it handles great, is very rider friendly and looks decent enough, if not a little subdued.
So, it would seem that addressing the dearth of power or technological gadgets might be on the table for the anniversary edition; instead, Honda opted to simply sharpen the tip of its spear. In these tough economic times, who can blame Big Red for taking the conservative approach? Instead of bitching about what we didn’t get, let’s take a look at what we did get.
Honda's 2012 Honda CBR1000RR is the essential superbike-the perfect balance of power and handling designed to work together as one complete package. The CBR900RR set the bar for liter-bike performance when it was introduced 20 years ago, and the new 2012 Honda CBR1000RR sets that bar even higher. For 2012, the Honda CBR1000RR boasts even better handling via a patented Balance-Free Rear Shock, Big Piston Fork and new wheels. Add to that a 999.8cc engine pumping out huge midrange horsepower and torque for class-leading real-world muscle, and you have a high-performance package unmatched in its overall balance by the competition. In addition, new aggressive bodywork aids aerodynamic flow and high-speed handling, and new LCD instrumentation including a lap timer, five-level shift indicator and more, redefine the pure essence of liter-class sportbikes.
Other minor details on the Honda CBR1000RR updates look to be slightly more aggressive headlights, upgraded aerodynamics and air intakes and new multi-spoke wheels in the place of the traditional three-spoke design. Mechanical details are scarce right now but we wouldn’t exclude a double-disc clutch, more evolved quickshift electronics with new traction control and sport ABS. We’re guessing that as a bike on the market, Honda is sticking to keeping the Honda CBR1000RR the sporty road goer it’s famous for, while studying how to get back to being Superbike competitive.
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| 2012 Honda CBR1000RR |
USA MSRP Price - $13,800 (standard model) USD
- Model: CBR1000RR
- 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
- Front: 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
- Rear: Unit Pro-Link Balance-Free Rear Shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
- Front: Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with full-floating 320mm discs
- Rear: Single 220mm disc;
- Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial
- Rear: 190/50ZR-17 radial
- Wheelbase: 55.5 inches
- Rake (Caster Angle): 23° 3'
- Trail: 96.0mm (3.8 inches)
- Seat Height: 32.3 inches
- Fuel Capacity: 4.7 gallons, including 1.06-gallon reserve
- Estimated Fuel Economy: TBD
- CBR1000RR: Red, Black, Pearl White/Blue/Red
Curb Weight*: 441 pounds (CBR1000RR)
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride.
Honda's fuel-economy estimates are based on EPA exhaust emission measurement test procedures and are intended for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride; how you maintain your vehicle; weather; road conditions; tire pressure; installation of accessories; cargo, rider and passenger weight; and other factors.
Meets current EPA standards.
Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
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