VOL. 54 ISSUE 44 NOVEMBER 7, 2017 P65
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he 2017 EICMA show marks the
birth of a redesigned and restyled
Honda CB1000R. For 2018, the
CB1000R takes a new direction in terms
of aesthetics and gets a host of perfor-
mance upgrades to compliment the new
look.
Honda's flagship naked model uses the
same 998cc DOHC four-cylinder engine
as the CBR1000RR, but now comes
employed with forged pistons instead of
cast units. Larger valves with a higher
valve lift, larger-diameter inlet ports, and
a new combustion-chamber shape helps
improve fuel flow and torque at midrange
rpm, which is claimed to make it a livelier
riding experience. Honda also added
Throttle By Wire, allowing four riding
modes to be added (Standard, Sport,
Rain and User) as well Honda Selectable
Torque Control (HSTC). Finally, new 4-2-1
exhausts is also claimed to boost torque
above 5000 rpm and save 10 pounds to
the weight of the motorcycle.
It has a new a new, 5.5-pound lighter
mono-backbone steel frame that is com-
plimented by a Showa Separate Function
Big Piston front fork (SFF-BP), which is
said to reduce weight and improve damp-
ing performance. The rear tire grows in
size to a 190/55 ZR17 from a 180/55
ZR17.
A new, round headlight marks the re-
design, as does the burnished-aluminum
radiator shroud and airbox cover. Ma-
chined aluminum pieces for the engine
cases, cylinder head and sprocket hub
add to the look. The handlebars are now
12mm wider and 13mm higher, which will
compliment the 5mm taller seat height
nicely. Finally, the CB1000R gets a full
LED lighting system for 2018.
It is said to be making its way stateside
in the summer of 2018. CN
The "Neo-
Sports" Café
Concept from
last year's
EICMA Show
is now the
brand new,
2018 Honda
CB1000R.
2018
HONDA
CB1000R
