The CB's is an interesting ride position.
It's not your typical naked bike of the present
day that leans the rider a touch into the wind
to load the front up. The CB's weight distribu-
tion is claimed at 48.5/51.5 front to rear and
is something you notice immediately when
you sit on it. As is the shape of the tank.
The CB gas tank has very pronounced
indents for your legs and isn't the most
comfortable (at least for me) out there. As
such, it's a little harder to move around on
the chassis compared to something like a
Yamaha MT-10, but the seat itself is well pad-
ded and comfortable for at least an hour's
ride before you'll need a break.
The CB1000R's motor heritage can be
traced back to the 2004 CBR1000RR, that
first underseat exhaust superbike from Hon-
da that was in fact their first full-size 1000cc
superbike. As such, it's got this gnarly rasp
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The new five-inch dash is a nice touch.
(Top left) That machined rear wheel is a
centerpiece of the CB's look. (Left) The
single seat cowl gives the CB a superbikey
look. The rider's perch is good for an hour's
ride before you'll need to stretch.
