2008 Honda
CBR1000RR
MSRP $11,599
The 2008 Honda CBR1000RR appears to be a return to the type of philosophy that made the original CBR900RR so popular: Take the performance envelope and make it big, make it encompass more than just one aspect of the riding experience. For '08 this RR picked-up where the '07 left off. It's 6-lbs lighter, 6-hp stronger with a longer wheelbase and more aggressive steering geometry. While the other bikes got bigger and heavier, the CBR is smaller and lighter. The styling is questionable but looks more retro than funky, evoking the stubby lines of the RC-51 and 900RR instead of pointy and angular like some of the other bikes in this test.
Year
Manufacturer
Model
Engine Type
Engine Displacement
Bore & Stroke
Compression Ratio
Cooling
Fuel System
Ignition
Starting System
Transmission
Final Drive
Rake and Trail
Wheel Base
Seat Height
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Tire
Rear Tire
Fuel Capacity
Dry Weight
MSRP
2008
Honda
CBR1000RR
Inline four-cylinder 4-stroke DOHC
999cc
76 x 55.1mm
12.3:1
Liquid cooled
Dual-stage fuel injection
Digital transistorized w/ 3-D map
Electric
Six-speed
Chain
23.3°/96.2mm (3.8 in.)
55.4 in.
32.3 in.
4.7 in.
5.4 in.
Dual Disc
Disc
120/70ZR-17 radial
190/50ZR-17 radial
4.7 gal.
N/A
$11,599
