I felt that I was being pushed forward too much and even having had a gel pad placed in the seat I could not get comfortable. The acceleration out of corners and on the straights is all I need for the road, the handling, brakes and engine always inspire confidence to give it your best and try harder the next day. Sorry Honda need to try harder. For me the bike is best on sweeping country roads under full throttle. It's designed to give a sporty ride with the stylish looks of a naked, and it more than delivers.
I'll tweek them for track days though. When I say at high speed though, I don't mean 60, 70mph, I mean well over 100mph. Its frontal design is characterized by a compact bikini cowl surrounding a brilliant three-corner shaped multi-reflector headlight. Have noticed a little more muck appears on the rear end then normal because of the very short rear end. My Ducati has riding modes, more horses and traction control. I feel exactly what's happening and feel like I can deal with whatever braking situation I'm put in. The next most common mod would be to replace that long, gangly numberplate hanger with something tidier, though Honda don't offer anything for this.
Honda is supposed to be updating the cb1000r for 2011 and I hope they get it right. And still tame enough to be an amazing commuter on weekdays. It makes the bike look even more aggresive. It delivers breathtaking acceleration, light, responsive handling and invigorating thrills at every twist of its throttle. Even people who don't like bikes comment on how great it looks. The engine is so smooth and the fuelling is spot on. I also fitted heated grips which I love.
A tail tidy is a must have. Having been the first person in the world to ride the prototype, I remember that moment well. Bore and stroke remain 75mm x 56. Sure it's a naked, but real world figures of over 130mph are plenty fast enough for the road. It also allows for small rear wheel slides and the front wheel leaving the ground. It gives its rider a huge amount of usable engine performance, with the control of a cutting edge Supersports machine, while the innovative, minimalist styling injects it with a whole new attitude. I'd already established that the suspension was too soft in the dry for my 13st bulk but I actually found it to be ideal when it was wet.
The oem item is pretty integral to the design of the bike, particularly the cover which hides the pipe work under the engine. Plenty for the average rider to have bags of fun on the twisties on a nice sunny weekend. I'd totally forgotten Honda were releasing it. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the build quality and the real-world usability of this bike. I love going through the gears at full wack on this thing! Enjoy being fully in control of this well balanced bike. The exhaust transmits a raw-edged howl as revs rise. I test road it and found it so easy to ride.
Most people test ride one and either don't like it or they buy it there and then, so while I'd encourage anyone who thinks it might be what they're after to try it, don't do it unless you can afford a deposit there and then! But after market screens are avaliable. Having said that I think the standard can sounds sweet at full chat. The Honda gets it bang on. Very easy to ride and the handling encourages enthusiastic riding. The clutch is hydraulic and therefore light and the gearbox is slick.
Its compact and muscular form carries the punch of full-blooded litre-class Super Sports. Two weeks later and the 600-mile service had been done and it was time to really see what the bike could do. It got to 120mph quick and I done a top gear roll on from 70mph and it picked up well. Ram air was fed to an enlarged air box through two revised front scoops located under the headlamps. Things that put a smile on my face are the blistering acceleration, the incredible easy handling, good brakes, aggressive looks, good fuel economy average over 10 miles per litre. The power delivery is very smooth too and there are no fuelling glitches at all. So we travelled in a new direction and are very proud of the result — both when out on the road and when admiring it in the garage! We also have a number in their 40s and 50s.
This improved low-rpm torque and smoother running just off idle. The exhaust is fairly muted but then you do not need to be making a lot of noise in order to get a move on and I don't get complaints from my neighbours. The new engine returns fuel efficiency of 16. I had bike for one hour and rode it in town,country and on motorway. It contains all the damping function in one leg, reducing weight, while delivering compliance, comfort and control across a broad range of riding conditions. The fuelling is perfect, the grunt is huge and I'm already starting to think that for most people, most of the time this engine would be better in a FireBlade than the super-powerful motor de rigeur of bikes that say you're a real man, even if secretly the amount of horsepower terrifies you. And now the tables have turned again, as the world's biggest bike manufacturer looks down from its ivory tower to a small industrial unit in Leicestershire and decides it's very interested in a bike called the Speed Triple.
I've owned 5 bikes in my 18 months, partly because I was experimenting and dismissing bikes pretty rapidly early on. I never carry a pillion. The Showa rear shock adjusts for spring preload, compression and rebound damping. Without all the electronic gadgets this bike is worth working on at home for the competent mechanic if warranties or service history are not particularly important. Other Honda accessories include some nice engine details but also some odd 'titanium-look' panels which just don't match the rest of the bike and look a bit tacky in my opinion.
The only thing I wish it had was a centre stand and a bigger headlight cowl like the fazer which I have ridden but found it revvy with power at top end. Check out the for more info at. Getting up to 150mph and you start to need to get down on the tank and gripping for dear life on the tank. Transmission 6 Speed Final Drive 530 O-ring sealed chain Gear Ratio 1: 2. But fearful is not one of the things that enters your head when you start riding the tiny Honda.