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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"...Organ/Tissue Donor Card..."
Gee, motorcyclists have never heard that one before. As a motorcyclist who is also heavily into bicycling and dedicates time to the USCF to promote the sport, I would think there would be a certain esprit de corps among everyone who enjoys themselves while up on two wheels. The whole Organ/Tissue Donor thing is so hackneyed and trite that it's painful...
~ Blue Jays ~
Harleys used to be uncompetitive in the NHRA Pro Stock drag racing, so they had to run in the All-Harley drags. However, a rules change made them very, very competitve in NHRA.
He he he -- we have an '04 R1. Hubby was looking at the new one -- the LE, but decided to pass for now. It's eating him though. Won't surprise me if we end up with one. LOL
Thanks for the ping El Gran!!
I'm restoring one as a Lucky Strike replica right now.....
This particular customer of mine has an addiction to race replicas....
LOL
I'm 75 and have been riding motorcycles since 1948 and I still ride a Suzuki SV650 that does 130+ and I'm still here.
Me thinks the bikepacker is a wee bit jealous. ;);)
Organ donor, indeed!
Yup, I remembered you had some serious saddle time under your belt so I knew you would be interested in that post!
~ Blue Jays ~
I briefly owned a Kawasaki H-1 3 cylinder 2 stroke bike in 1972. After three months, I was convinced the front forks were made out of aluminum foil.
Kawasaki motorcycles of all vintages are very popular with dragracers. While I'm more of a Honda fan myself for streetbikes/sportbikes, I do acknowledge that Kawasaki builds bulletproof engines.
~ Blue Jays ~
btw, I'm a Honda owner now. Last summer, we bought a 26 foot Play Craft pontoon boat with a 225 V-6 Honda outboard motor. This is where I do my recreating these days; on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The rig has three pontoons and will do 55 mph. There is seating for 15.
I'm not that keen on Britbikes, but I enjoyed the article.
My philosophy is this: motorcycles should have 2 cylinders, and cars should have 12.
Nice donorcycle.
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It gives away my age, I'm afraid. In the 50s, 60s and early 70s, Limeys were it. Then a little Japanese guy figured out how to put engine cases together a different way and wiped out the UK bike industry in five years.
Life can be a Dream...
Saw The World's Fastest Indian the other night. It was one of those rare occasions where the audience applauded at the end on the movie. Definitely one of those to put on your must see list.
And there were no gay cowboys eating pudding!
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