Posted on 02/04/2006 7:45:06 AM PST by voletti
Redesigned for 2006, the flagship CBR1000RR hits all the marks, trimming pounds but improving performance and looks
Whether on the track or on the street, Honda proposes the question: Was its new 2006 CBR1000RR redesigned to be the fastest bike for the ultimate rider or as a fast bike for the widest range of riders -- including those with a little less experience who are curious to get a glimpse of life in the fast lane? Honda (HMC ) claims to have done both with its new model.
I was invited along with a few other motojournalists for a firsthand experience of this newly redesigned motorcycle, Honda's flagship sportbike, on a track called Buttonwillow Raceway, located in Bakersfield, Calif. It was also my first experience of feeling like a MotoGP star. Not only because this particular model uses technology that has trickled down the R&D chain from Honda's definitive Grand Prix weapon, the RC211V, but also because of the royal treatment we received at the racetrack.
There were actually garages trackside, and four bikes in each stable. Plus, we had mechanics, tire warmers, and each got our own chair to relax in between riding sessions. Then, the icing on the cake -- each of the eight journalists there for the day got their names inscribed on the windshield of a bike.
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Nice bike, but the new GSXR-1000 or Yamaha R1 would suck it through the intake and spit it out the exhaust.
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12,500 rpm from an inline 4 cyl. Gad.
New Yamaha R6 redlines at 17,500.
...wow.
One ping only, for the hooligans.
crotch rocket
Oooh, that's pretty.
How bout some pics? Bike porn rules, y' know.
There is a write-up on this bike in the latest issue of Cycle World, which arrived in my mailbox yesterday.
There was an even more interesting story about a guy who restored a 1969 Triumph, too.
...actually....I should give credit where credit is due. The Honda is more street orientated and with slightly less severe ergonomics and a bit smoother power delivery...makes a better streetbike than either the GSXR or the R1.
If you like Limeys, pick up Classic Bike. The current issue has a two page photo of a Colorado Norton Works 850 Commando. Its just beautiful (I know, they're antiques)...
Looks great, but not at my age.
I used to have a Norton 850 Commando. Awesome bike in it's day and still is to me.
My last bike was a Snortin Norton 850. Wish I had it back. A guy from Australia bought it from me while we lived in the Twin Cities. He crated it up and shipped it down under, which a bunch of Triumphs and Besers.
drool with disgust, that is. harley roolz.
At the Hospital where I work the ER calls all the young kids that ride these organ donors.
Thanks but no thanks, I'm not ready to buy the farm yet!
Yeah I know, no guts no glory!
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