More news from American Honda, as the 2011 Honda CB1000R will be priced at $10,999 when it finally comes to American soil in the new year. The Honda CB1000R goes up against the industry-wide belief that naked sport bikes don’t sell here in the United States (there might be a point to that line of reasoning), and the CB1000R will have to contend with another new but not-so-naked liter-bike contender: the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (Z1000SX to our European friends, or misguided Americans).
There certainly is more than one motorcycle manufacturer competing for the hearts and minds of riders who are looking for a sporty bike, without the sporty sitting position. As for the incumbents, Honda seems to have priced itself slightly above the Yamaha FZ1 ($10,490), and Kawasaki Z1000 ($10,599), which isn’t terribly shocking and sticks to their usual pricing scheme. True to American fashion, you can get the 2011 Honda CB1000R in any color you want, as long it’s black. Photos and technical spec’s after the jump.
2011 Honda CB1000R Technical Specifications:
Engine Type: 998cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 75mm x 56.5mm
Compression ratio: 11.2:1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Induction: PGM-FI Fuel Injection with automaticenrichment circuit and 36mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping
Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive: #530 O-ring chain
Suspension
Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear: Single gas-charged HMAS shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability;
5.0 inches travel
Brakes
Front: Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310mm discs
Rear: Single 256mm disc
Tires
Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear: 180/55ZR-17 radial
Wheelbase: 56.9 inches
Rake (Caster Angle): 25.0°
Trail: 99mm (3.9 inches)
Seat Height: 32.5 inches
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gallons, including 1.0-gallon reserve
Color: Pearl Black
Curb Weight*: TBD
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride.
Source: Honda America
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