Honda Announces Minor Modifications on CBR1000RR Super Sport Bike and New Limited CBR1000RR Special Edition

TOKYO, Japan, October 20, 2004 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will release in Japan a new version of the popular CBR1000RR super sport bike, powered by a lightweight, compact, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC in-line four-cylinder engine. The new model, featuring minor changes, will go on sale Thursday, October 21. CBR1000RR CBR1000RR Special Edition Honda will also launch a limited-release CBR1000RR Special Edition, with the same coloring as the machine run by the Repsol Honda Team in the MotoGP FIM 2004 Road Race Championship Series—the pinnacle of motorcycle road racing. The Special Edition will debut on Tuesday, November 9. The CBR1000RR, which incorporates many of the styling features and advanced technologies of Honda’s two-time MotoGP championship-winning RC211V racing machine, has been very well received since its debut in April this year. The latest model includes a clear overcoat finish on the fuel tank cover for an enhanced quality feel, and hazard lights as standard equipment. Vivid Candy Tahitian Blue has been added to the currently available Winning Red and Pearl Fadeless White color selections, for three colors in all. Coloring on the CBR1000RR Special Edition features ‘Repsol’ lettering on both side cowls over a keynote of Pearl Siren Blue, and also includes a sponsors’ sticker kit.   Specifications Model Name   CBR1000RR Model Type   Honda BC-SC57 L x W x H (m) 2.025 x 0.720 x 1.120 Wheelbase (m) 1.410 Ground Clearance (m) 0.130 Seat Height (m) 0.820 Vehicle Weight (kg) 210 Dry Weight (kg) 181 Number of Riders   2 Fuel Consumption (km/l) 23.0 (testing at 60km/h) Turning Radius (m) 3.2 Engine Type   SC57E, Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC in-line-4 Displacement (cm3) 998 Bore x Stroke (mm) 75.0 x 56.5 Compression Ratio   11.9:1 Maximum Power (kW[PS]/rpm) 69[94]/10,000 Maximum Torque (Nm[kgm]/rpm) 84[8.6]/6,000 Carburetor Type   PGM-DSFI electronic fuel injection Starter   Electric self-starter Ignition   Fully transistorized, battery powered Lubrication   Force-fed and splash Fuel Tank Capacity (l) 18 Clutch   Wet, multiplate with coil springs Transmission   Constant mesh, 6-speed return Gear Ratios 1 2.538 2 1.941 3 1.578 4 1.380 5 1.250 6 1.160 Reduction (Primary/Final) 1.604/2.500 Caster Angle (degrees) /Trail (mm) 23°45´/102 Tire Size Front 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) Rear 190/50ZR17 M/C (73‚v) Braking System Front Dual hydraulic disc Rear Hydraulic disc Suspension Front Telescopic Rear Unit swing arm Frame Diamond