2019 HONDA CBR1000RR SP
R I D E R E V I E W
P64
Ergonomics-wise, the CBR is
much better than it was before. The
2008-2016 model had a ridiculously
short space between the seat and
footpegs, meaning it felt like your
knees were up around your ears.
This model is much roomier, despite
being essentially the same chassis,
thanks in partial to a reworked seat
and how your knees sit at the gas
tank. It's still a head down/ass up
superbike, so don't go thinking it's
naked bike-style comfortable, but
it's better than what it was.
Here are a couple of things I
didn't like about the CBR.
The first was the lack of cruise
control. I made this gripe about
the GSX-R as well, but a 1000cc
motorcycle costing $20,000 should
In the Honda
shop, the
CBR is
indeed a
looker. Just
look at that
swingarm.
The SP motor also doesn't
produce the vibrations the old
2008-2016 model did, so longer
rides are not as bad on your
wrists and feet.
Another area I loved was the
gearbox. Matched to the up and
down quickshifter, the CBR's
gearbox is super slick and that
light, positive shift is at odds with
something you'll find on a pre-
2019 BMW S 1000 RR.
"You want a test bike?
You have to change
your own tires, boy!"
