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Model updates: The CB1000R, Honda’s Neo Sports Café flagship, receives subtle cosmetic changes for 20YM, further enhancing its premium feel and commanding road presence. Replacing silver accents, the now all black triple clamp and stem are complemented by a new Metallic Matte Ballistic Black headlight surround. Colour changes to the rear spring and front brake discs are capped off with a striking silver racing stripe running up the spine of the fuel tank.
The CB1000R elegantly combines more with less. 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. |
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Its four-cylinder engine is tuned to make 16% more peak power than the previous CB1000R at just over 10,000rpm and 5% more torque right through the mid-range, where it’s most useful – and most fun. It is also 4% shorter geared, to extract even faster acceleration from the power-up.
With the increase in output comes Throttle By Wire (TBW) with 3 preset riding modes plus a USER setting. Power (P), Engine Brake (EB) and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) work together across the presets to offer optimum benefit to the rider dependent on conditions. The exhaust transmits a raw-edged howl as revs rise.
The CB1000R is 12kg lighter than the previous street-fighter-focused design making for a 20% improvement in power to weight ratio. It’s also smaller, yet has a more relaxed riding position. And supporting the radical look is a box section mono backbone steel frame, with Showa Separate Function Fr Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD suspension up front and a Showa monoshock at the rear. Radial-mount front brakes, ABS and a 190-section rear tyre complete the chassis’ specification.
Styling & Chassis
The bike will be available in three dynamic colours, with Candy Chromosphere Red and Graphite Black being joined by the new Matt Pearl Glare White scheme.
Engine
Three riding modes offer different combinations of each parameter.
RAIN mode employs the lowest Power setting, medium amount of EB and high HSTC. The lower levels of power and torque are focused on the first 3 gears.
STANDARD mode uses the middle setting for Power, HSTC and EB. It knocks a little output out of first and second gear, and uses a power curve that sits just below that of SPORT mode, with reduced torque at partial throttle openings. It also allows for small rear wheel slides and the front wheel leaving the ground.
SPORT uses high Power and lowest levels of EB and HSTC to deliver 100% power through all six gears, maximum torque at all throttle positions and minor intervention from HSTC.
The USER mode allows the rider to choose between the 3 settings for each parameter and save the setting for future use.
Accessories and ‘CB1000R+’
A range of Genuine Honda Accessories are ready to customise the CB1000R. They include:
A ‘CB1000R+’ version is also available with a wide range of ‘factory-fit’ accessories including heated grips, aluminium front fender panels, aluminium rear hugger panels, flyscreen with aluminium inserts, single seat cowl with aluminium inserts, radiator grille with CB1000R logo, and quickshifter.
With the increase in output comes Throttle By Wire (TBW) with 3 preset riding modes plus a USER setting. Power (P), Engine Brake (EB) and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) work together across the presets to offer optimum benefit to the rider dependent on conditions. The exhaust transmits a raw-edged howl as revs rise.
The CB1000R is 12kg lighter than the previous street-fighter-focused design making for a 20% improvement in power to weight ratio. It’s also smaller, yet has a more relaxed riding position. And supporting the radical look is a box section mono backbone steel frame, with Showa Separate Function Fr Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD suspension up front and a Showa monoshock at the rear. Radial-mount front brakes, ABS and a 190-section rear tyre complete the chassis’ specification.
Styling & Chassis
- Neo Sports Café minimalist design shows off the metal
- Ultra-compact, trapezoid silhouette
- A lightweight mono-backbone steel frame
- Adjustable Showa front and rear suspension
- Dual front radial-mount four-piston calipers
- New touches for 2020 include an all black triple clamp and stem and a new Metallic Matte Ballistic Black headlight surround
- Three new colour schemes
- A ‘CB1000R+’ is available with pre-fit premium accessories and quickshifter.
The bike will be available in three dynamic colours, with Candy Chromosphere Red and Graphite Black being joined by the new Matt Pearl Glare White scheme.
Engine
- CBR1000RR derived four-cylinder engine
- Strong torque and response in the mid-range
- Throttle By Wire brings with it 3 rider modes
- Three levels of Power, Engine Brake and Honda Selectable Torque Control
- 4-2-1 exhaust saves weight and emits a raw-edged howl
- Assist/slipper clutch fitted as standard
Three riding modes offer different combinations of each parameter.
RAIN mode employs the lowest Power setting, medium amount of EB and high HSTC. The lower levels of power and torque are focused on the first 3 gears.
STANDARD mode uses the middle setting for Power, HSTC and EB. It knocks a little output out of first and second gear, and uses a power curve that sits just below that of SPORT mode, with reduced torque at partial throttle openings. It also allows for small rear wheel slides and the front wheel leaving the ground.
SPORT uses high Power and lowest levels of EB and HSTC to deliver 100% power through all six gears, maximum torque at all throttle positions and minor intervention from HSTC.
The USER mode allows the rider to choose between the 3 settings for each parameter and save the setting for future use.
Accessories and ‘CB1000R+’
A range of Genuine Honda Accessories are ready to customise the CB1000R. They include:
- Quick Shifter
- Heated Grips
- ACC socket
- Instrument Visor
- Seat Cowl
- Aluminium front Mudguard Panel
- Aluminium rear Hugger
- Alcantera rider and pillion Seat
- Wheel rim Decal
- Engine Case Protector
- Tank Pad
- Tank Bag & ATT
- Rear Seat Bag & ATT
A ‘CB1000R+’ version is also available with a wide range of ‘factory-fit’ accessories including heated grips, aluminium front fender panels, aluminium rear hugger panels, flyscreen with aluminium inserts, single seat cowl with aluminium inserts, radiator grille with CB1000R logo, and quickshifter.