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Saturday, October 23, 2010
HONDA CBR 600 RR
The CBR600RR was developed from and inspired by the Honda RC211V motoGP bike.The similar physical appearance of the CBR600RR and RC211V is intentional. Underneath the bike are MotoGP technologies that were made available for the first time on a production motorcycle such as the Unit Pro-Link rear suspension and Dual Stage Fuel Injection (PGM-DSFI). Both were taken directly from Honda's MotoGP bike. While it's not uncommon for street bikes to utilize racing technology, this was the first time totally new technologies found their way to the production line the same year they made their way to the professional racing grid. The bike receives the "RR" designation for "race replica" because of its emphasis on racing characteristics such as an advanced braced swingarm, center-up exhaust system, and more aggressive riding position. The 2003 model carried over to 2004 technically unchanged, with the only adition of a oxygen sensor and new color schemes.
In 2005, the CBR600RR received a major revision with new body work, fully adjustable inverted front forks, a set of track-inspired disc brakes with radial-mounted four-piston calipers, and an entirely new aluminum frame, swingarm and rear shock. The midrange power was also increased. These changes along with additional refinements to the engine and exhaust system all came together to bring CBR600RR's weight down nine pounds, although Motorcycle USA.com measured the 2005 model as being 22 lb (10.0 kg) lighter than the 2004 model.Except for new color schemes, the 2006 model was unchanged from the 2005 model.
On June 9, 2008, Honda revealed a CBR600RR prototype that featured an all new braking system branded as Combined ABS which integrates combined braking, anti-lock braking, and brake-by-wire systems. Combined ABS uses a computer control unit to ensure the correct balance of front and rear brake use and also controls when the ABS should engage. The system is designed to be as unobtrusive as possible by delaying the engagement of the ABS until the last possible moment.
The prototype was the first ever super sport motorcycle to feature ABS. Although Combined ABS is not available on the 2008 CBR600RR or any other Honda motorcycle, Honda plans on rolling out the new braking system across its production machines over the next two years.
On September 5, 2008, Honda introduced a revised CBR600RR for the 2009 model year. Following the "Combined ABS" prototype, the new CBR600RR will have an available option of "Combined ABS". Other changes include updates to the engine which improved torque from 8000 rpm to 12000 rpm, improved fairings that enhance stability and reduce noise emission levels, and new color schemes which were designed to attract a wider range of riders. Although all of these changes involved the addition of some materials, the overall weight of the 2009 CBR600RR remains the same as the 2008 model. This was achieved through weight savings in the engine, exhaust, and chassis and the non-ABS version remained the lightest bike in the super sport class.
The 2010 CBR600RR will be made available in U.S. dealerships in Spring of 2010. The motorcycle carried over with only color scheme changes for the 2010 model year. It includes a new theme, dubbed "Leyla," in which a shadow of a woman is seen on a black and white finish. This non solid-color design is not the first for Honda, in previous years it has included such designs as "Phoenix," and "Graffiti."
HONDA CBR 600 F
The Honda CBR600F, known as the 'Hurricane' in the US market, is a sports motorcycle made from 1987-2006 by Honda. It was Honda's first inline 4-line,filly faired sportbike. It has a liquid cooled 85 hp (63 kW) DOHC 16-valve inline 4, and a 6-speed transmission. The Honda Hurricane was introduced as the newest style of sportbike, its smooth body lines were complemented by its angular form, providing the Hurricane with some of the best aerodynamic properties of its time, and it changed the way sportbikes were built. The Hurricane was also the first 0.6L sport bike to cross a quarter mile in under 12 seconds (11.23 second 1/4 mile), and with all 85 horsepower (63 kW) screaming away at 11,000 rpm (max rpm of 12,000) the Honda Hurricane was one of the most intense sport motorcycles of its time. CBR600's have been built in its fairing-clad sleek image ever since.
Often the naming of the CBR600F series can be followed by a letter which designates the year of fabrication(e.g. CBR600F-T for a 1996 CBR600F3).
Manufacturer Honda
Also called Hurricane
Production 1987–1990
Predecessor VF500F
Successor CBR600F2
Class Sport bike
Engine 598 cc I4
Power 85 hp (63 kW) at 1100 rpm (claimed)[1]
Torque 59 N·m (44 ft·lbf) at 8500 rpm (claimed)[2]
Transmission
6-speed, chain drive
electric starter
Wheelbase 1410 mm (55.5 in)
Dimensions L 2050 mm (80.7 in)
W 6858 mm (27.0 in)
Seat height 77cm (30.8in)
Weight 180 kg(397 lbs) (dry)
199 kg (439 lbs) (wet)
Fuel capacity 16.5 liters/3.63 gal
Monday, October 11, 2010
HONDA CBR 1100 XX
The Honda CBR1100XX, also known as the Super Blackbird is a motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1996 to 2007. In the mid 1990s, Honda Motorcycles were determined to produce the world's fastest production motorcycle and to take over the associated bragging rights and marketing impact, at the time held by Kawasaki with its ZZ-R 1100. This led to the creation of the CBR1100XX Super Blackbird, which achieved a verifiable 177 mph (285 km/h). The Blackbird name is a nod to the Lockheed SR-71 aircraft, once the world's fastest aircraft. Two years later the title had passed to the Suzuki Hayabusa which was able to exceed 188 mph (303 km/h).
In the mid 1990s, Honda Motorcycles were determined to produce the world's fastest production motorcycle and to take over the associated bragging rights and marketing impact, at the time held by Kawasaki with its ZX11. This led to the creation of the CBR1100XX Blackbird.
The Blackbird name is a nod to the Lockheed SR-71 aircraft, once the world's fastest aircraft.
In multiple real world rider's tests, the carbureted 1997 and 1998 model Blackbirds came in with top speeds of 172–174 mph (277–280 km/h). In in rider tests, the 1998 CBR 1100XX Blackbird topped out at 174 mph (280 km/h), and still could not beat the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 which held the title of the "Worlds Fastest Production Motorcycle", 1990 to 1998 with a top speed using carburetors and ram air, of 176 mph (283 km/h).
In 1999, knowing Suzuki was bringing a rocket to market, Honda redesigned the Blackbird by adding an improved ram air system and fuel injection which raised the Blackbird's horsepower to 164 hp (122 kW)[citation needed] for 1999 and increased the top speed of the 1999 Blackbird to the mid 180 mph (290 km/h), with many claiming a top speed in 1999 of 186 mph (299 km/h).[citation needed]
In 1999 the Suzuki Hayabusa GSXR1300 took the world's fastest production motorcycle crown from the 1998 ZX-11. The Hayabusa's top speed was 20 kph faster than the 1999 Blackbird, and well into the mid 190's on all riders tests and shootouts of the era.
Class hyper sport
Engine Type: 1,137 cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Fuel Delivery: Electronic fuel injection with automatic enricher
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Bore / Stroke 79.0 × 58.0 mm (3.11 × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Power 132.9 hp (99.1 kW) at 9,500 rpm
Torque 78 ft·lbf (106 N·m) at 7,500 rpm
Transmission Close-ratio six-speed; Final Drive: #530 O Ring-Sealed Chain
Wheelbase 1,490 mm (59 in)
Dimensions L 2,160 mm (85 in)
W 720 mm (28 in)
H 1,170 mm (46 in)
Seat height 810 mm (32 in)
Weight 227 kg (500 lb)[citation needed] (dry)
Fuel capacity 23 L (5.1 imp gal; 6.1 US gal) (including the 4 L reserve).
HONDA DN-01
The Honda DN-01 is an automatic cruiser motorcycle made by Honda. It was introduced at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show and went on sale in Japan and Europe in 2008, and in the US in 2009.
The 2009 model DN-01's performance, measured by Motorcycle Consumer News, was 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 7.41 seconds, a 1/4 mile time of 15.41 seconds at 87.42 mph (140.69 km/h), and a top speed of 113.1 mph (182.0 km/h). Braking performance, which uses an antilock braking system on the front dual disc brakes, was 60 to 0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) in 124 ft (38 m). The feature that most impressed the reviewer was the unique automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) technology, called by Honda the "Human Friendly Transmission," which, though expensive, was revolutionary, and potentially, "the ideal drivetrain for most of us, with the potential to satisfy a wide variety of riders regardless of experience or riding preference."
Reviewer complaints focused on ergonomics, especially potentially uncomfortable seating on long rides, and the lack of wind protection at high speed, meaning the rider is fatigued pulling on the handlebars to resist the wind pushing them backwards. There is also no storage space at all, and the price of US$ 14,599 is much higher than any comparably performing machine.Since the initial reviews, the price has risen to US$ 15,599. The load capacity is only 324 lb (147 kg), meaning that with a passenger the DN-01 is likely to become overloaded if touring were attempted. Ultimate MotorCycling, like other reviewers, was fascinated with the transmission technology but found the combination of styles and features unsatisfactory from the point of view of either a cruiser rider or sportbike rider, while the lack of storage fails to meet the needs of either touring riders or the urban commuter scooter buyer.
The DN-01 is available in colors Candy Dark Red and Black. A new color was introduced in 2009: Pearl Sunbeam White. It has a catalyser system compliant with EURO-3, California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA emissions standards.
Engine Liquid-cooled 680 cc (41 cu in) V-twin 8 valves
Top speed 113.1 mph (182.0 km/h)
Power 43.3 bhp (32.3 kW) @ 7300 rpm
45.6 bhp (34.0 kW)@ 7300 rpm
Torque 33.61 lb·ft (45.57 N·m) @ 6100 rpm
35.8 lb·ft (48.5 N·m) @ 5800 rpm
Transmission Shaft drive automatic Continuously variable transmission
Suspension Front: non-adjustable telescopic forks
Rear: single shock w/adjustable preload
Brakes Honda Combined Braking System, Front: ABS dual discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear: Single disc, single piston
Tires Front: 120/70 ZR17 on 3.50" x 17" wheels
Rear: 190/50 ZR17 on 6.00" x 17" wheels
Rake, Trail 28.5° 4.5 in (110 mm)
Wheelbase 63.2 in (1,610 mm)
Dimensions L 72.0 in (1,830 mm)
H 40.0 in (1,020 mm)
Seat height 27.25 in (692 mm)
Weight 591 lb (268 kg) (dry)
602.5 lb (273.3 kg)
595 lb (270 kg) (claimed) (wet)
Fuel capacity 4.0 US gal (15 L)
Oil capacity 4 L (1.1 US gal)
Fuel consumption 42.3 mpg-US (5.56 L/100 km)
48 mpg-US (4.9 L/100 km)
Turning radius 3.2 m (130 in)
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