The History of the Honda CB Series - Part 2
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In 1992 the Honda CB model CBR900RR was produced with 893cc displacement and an inline 4 engine. A lightweight super bike at 453 pounds it was 76 pounds lighter then the Yamaha FZR1000. Modifications were made in 1994 to the shift drum to improve shifting. In 1995 the suspension was improved and the front fork was fitted with a compression adjuster. Modifications were also made to the bodywork with a new design of headlight and less fairing holes. The original pedal was replaced with a shift linkage and an improved instrument panel had an electronic speedometer. By 1996 the engine displacement had grown to 919cc and the lighter aluminium frame shaved 5 pounds from the weight.
2000 saw the introduction of the CBR929RR with a 929cc fuel injected engine, integrated computer control intake and exhaust system in a 375 pound machine. The sophisticated aluminium frame is pivotless and ensures a lighter machine and a comfortable ride.
In 2002 the best selling CBR954RR is redesigned with a lighter weight and more power as well as redesigned styling. The 954cc inline engine is liquid cooled and many design innovations reduce the weight to 370 pounds. Friction is minimised with sophisticated engine case and crankshaft design to improve performance and extend the engine life. Compact hubs on lightweight wheels with narrower spokes shave another 6 ounces of the weight.
In November 2007 the Honda CB1000R was unveiled. A big bike derived from sports bikes and classed as a super naked bike, it is designed for Europe and there are no plans at present for it to be sold in the US or Japan. The engine is from the 2007 Fireblade and is 998cc four cylinder with sixteen valves with a top speed of 140mph with a 6 speed gear box.
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