Honda CBR1100XX
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| File:Honda CBR1100XX Titanium 1998 Press Kit.jpg | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | Super Blackbird (1997-2007) |
| Production | 1997 - present |
| Class | hyper sport |
| Engine | Type: 1137cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder Bore and Stroke: 79.0mm x 58.0mm |
| Transmission | Close-ratio six-speed; Final Drive: #530 O Ring-Sealed Chain |
| Wheelbase | 1,490 mm |
| Dimensions | L: 2,160 mm W: 720 mm H: 1,170 mm |
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Weight | 227 kg (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 23 liter (including the 4 liter reserve) |
Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird (Blackbird) - is a sport-touring motorcycle built by Honda. It combines big engine power, easy operation error-tolerance with touring comfort. The Blackbird production started in 1996 and is still in production. In the US, the motorcycle was sold as the CBR-1100XX.
The Blackbird was the result of Honda's attempt to build the world's fastest production motorcycle, stealing the crown from Kawasaki. Its name is a nod to the Lockheed SR-71, once the world's fastest aircraft. The aerodynamic nose design is based on that of the aircraft (see the SR-71 entry).
Suzuki stole the crown in 1999 with the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, which boasted an extra 5mph or so at the top end. Perhaps not entirely coincidentally, "Hayabusa" is the Japanese name for the peregrine falcon, which preys on smaller birds (such as blackbirds.)
Despite the introduction of the Hayabusa and later both the Kawasaki ZX-12R and the Kawasaki ZZR1400 all of which were slightly faster, the Honda Blackbird still continues to be a popular motorbike and still sells well over 10 years after it was introduced. Though not the fastest, its combination of smooth powerful engine, good handling, comfort, reliability and build quality keep it near the top of the 'sports tourer' category.
File:Honda CBR1100XX Red 3 1999 Press Kit.jpg
Specifications
- 1997
Engine Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16 valve DOHC inline 4 Bore x Stroke 79 x 58 mm Displacement, 1137 cc Compression ratio 11:1 Carburetors 42 mm slanted flat-slide CV x 4 Max. Power 114 kW (153 HP) @ 10,000 rpm Max. Torque 119 N·m @ 7,250 rpm Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance Starter Electric Transmission 6-speed close ratio gearbox Final drive 'O'-ring sealed chain Dimensions (LxWxH) 2,160 x 720 x 1,170 mm Wheelbase 1,490 mm Seat height 810 mm Ground clearance 130 mm Fuel tank Capacity 22 L, including 4 L reserve Wheels Hollow-section triple-spoke cast Tires front Bridgestone BT 57 - 120/70 ZR17 Radial Rear Bridgestone BT 57 - 180/55 ZR17 Radial Suspension front 43 mm HMAS™ Cartridge-type fork, 120 mm travel Suspension rear Pro-link HMAS™ with gas-charged damper, rebound adjustable 120 mm travel Brakes front Linked Braking System, 310 mm dual disks with "dual combined" three-piston calipers Brakes rear Linked Braking System, 256 mm single disk with three-piston caliper Dry weight 223 kg (491 lbs)
- 1998
- Some minor changes, which do not affect the specifications.
- 1999
- Major update.
- PGM FI fuel injection system is introduced.
- Ram-air system is introduced. It provides engine with more air at high speeds (above 200 km/h) utilizing aerodynamic pressure, thus raising power output to 164 HP at 9500RPM.
- Fuel tank capacity increased from 22 to 24 litres.
- 2000
- Basically the same as 1999 model but now offered in a Titanium color
- 2001
- New dashboard. It now has digital speedometer and other indicators, except tachometer, which is now in center of dashboard.
- New body colour: silver with black frame. Windscreen is now improved for more comfort at high speeds.