FIRST IMPRESSION
P80
2019 HONDA CB1000R ($12,999)
ENGINE: ............. Liquid-cooled, DOHC,
inline 4-cylinder
DISPLACEMENT: .........................998cc
BORE X STROKE: ........... 75 x 56.5mm
FUEL INJECTION: PGM-FI Fuel injection
with automatic enrichment circuit and
44mm throttle bodies; throttle by wire
TRANSMISSION: ...................... 6-speed
Chassis: Mono backbone steel chassis
FRONT SUSPENSION: ... 43mm Showa
SFF-BP fork with spring preload,
rebound and compression damping
adjustability; 4.3 inches travel
REAR SUSPENSION: ......Single Showa
shock with spring preload and rebound
damping adjustability; 5.2 inches travel
FRONT BRAKE: ....Dual radial-mounted
4-piston calipers with full-floating
310mm discs; ABS
REAR BRAKE: ................. Single-caliper
256mm disc; ABS
FRONT TIRE: .........................120/70 17
REAR TIRE: ........................... 190/55 17
RAKE: .............................................24.7°
WHEELBASE: ............................. 57.3 in.
SEAT HEIGHT: ........................... 32.7 in.
FUEL CAPACITY: .......................4.3 gal.
WEIGHT: ........467 lbs. (wet, claimed).
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
The CB1000R's
updated chassis
offers impressive
amounts of feel
when cornering
though the stock
Showa SFF-BP front
forks and rear shock
were too soft for
our liking, causing a
harsh ride in bumpy
sections of road.
