2012 Honda CBR1000RR Superbike Street Smackdown Photo Gallery

2012 Honda CBR1000RR Superbike Street Smackdown
The 2012 Honda CBR1000RR received suspension updates for better traction and control.

MotoUSA put the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR to the test against the rest of its competitors. Read about it in the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Street Comparison review.

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The 2012 Honda CBR1000RR has a smooth and predictable power delivery.
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Honda thinks the 2012 CBR1000RR does not need traction control or power modes to get the most out of the chassis.
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The 2012 Honda CBR1000RR has no traction control or power modes.
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The 2012 Honda CBR1000RR finished second in our street testing.
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The 2012 Honda CBR1000RR has the best fuel mileage and range.
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The bodywork on the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR is more aerodynamic than last years model.
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The 2012 Honda CBR1000RR is the most user friendly bike of this test.
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2012 Honda CBR1000RR Dyno Chart
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2012 Superbike Smackdown IX Street Horsepower
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2012 Superbike Smackdown IX Street Torque
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The Honda CBR1000RR received new Showa Big Piston Forks for 2012.
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The Balance-Free rear shock on the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR increases rear wheel traction.
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The 2012 Honda CBR1000RR may be the easiest of all the bikes in this test to ride.
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our taller test riders were comfortable on the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR.
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The Honda CBR1000RR gets a facelift for 2012.
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Even though the instruments of the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR are new they did not rate highly with our test riders.
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