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Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC
Honda's 2012 Honda CBR1000RR is the essential superbike-the
perfect balance of power and handling designed to work together as one complete
package. The CBR900RR set the bar for liter-bike performance when it was
introduced 20 years ago, and the new 2012 CBR1000RR sets that bar even higher.
For 2012, the CBR1000RR boasts even better handling via a patented Balance-Free
Rear Shock, Big Piston Fork and new wheels. Add to that a 999.8cc engine pumping
out huge midrange horsepower and torque for class-leading real-world muscle, and
you have a high-performance package unmatched in its overall balance by the
competition. In addition, new aggressive bodywork aids aerodynamic flow and
high-speed handling, and new LCD instrumentation including a lap timer,
five-level shift indicator and more, redefine the pure essence of liter-class
sportbikes. There’s big news when it comes to the new 2012 Honda CBR1000RR. The CBR1000RR is
already the essential Superbike, offering a perfectly integrated combination of
power, handling, and overall balance for both the street and the track. But this
year we’ve taken this versatile machine and given it some major upgrades. New
suspension, new bodywork, new instrumentation, new wheels—and that’s just the
start. All that in addition to its famously powerful 999cc liquid-cooled
inline-four-cylinder engine and all-aluminum twin-spar chassis.
Thanks to its magnum-level performance along with a near-perfect blend of streetability, versatility, rider feel and balanced character, the CBR1000RR has for years held high the class standard for well-rounded capabilities. Of course, it helps greatly that the CBR1000RR is sized and weighs in alongside 600cc-class sportbikes, but that's a longstanding family trait. It barely seems like the blink of an eye, but it was 20 years ago that Honda
ushered in the modern era of big-displacement street-going sportbikes with the
CBR900RR. Back in 1992, the concept of "light makes right" produced a
lightweight and compact CBR900RR that quickly established its standing as a
wonder in its time. The CBR900RR not only delivered big-time power in a
middleweight-sized package that begat exemplary handling, it also provided a
heretofore-unknown level of overall balance that gave the rider a direct,
connected feel with the motorcycle.
Starting with a tried and proven four-piece Fine Die-Cast twin-spar aluminum
frame, Honda's development team focused their efforts on incorporating
innovative chassis components, specifically a new-concept rear shock, Big Piston
Fork, plus new 12-spoke cast aluminum wheels that provide even more rigidity. In
doing so, they were able to markedly expand the CBR1000RR's handling prowess and
enhance its braking and traction characteristics. In addition, newly designed
bodywork following the layered fairing concept aids aerodynamic flow to create a
large still-air pocket around the rider while also helping draw air through the
cooling system. An integrated chin spoiler in the nose also reduces aerodynamic
lift at speed, thereby improving handling, and the overall package lends a more
aggressive appearance.
The main objectives in the further development of the CBR1000RR's suspension setup included: smoother suspension action, improved rider feel, and increased grip and traction. To achieve those goals, the 2012 CBR1000RR rear suspension system still features Honda's acclaimed single-shock Unit Pro-Link® configuration, but now it introduces the first Balance-Free Rear Shock on a production motorcycle, an advancement developed in conjunction with world-leading suspension specialist Showa that has patent protection pending. In place of the conventional single-tube shock configuration, the Balance-Free Rear Shock design incorporates a double-tube design featuring a damper case plus an internal cylinder. The damper piston does not feature any valves; instead, the damping force is generated as displaced oil passes through a separate damping component. In conventional rear shocks the damping force is generated in two places, the main and sub damping valves. In the Balance-Free Rear Shock, however, this action is handled in one circuit, allowing pressure changes to be controlled more smoothly by a larger body of oil. The net result is more
responsive damping and a smoother, better-controlled damping action,
particularly during the transition from compression to rebound. As a result, the
Balance-Free Rear Shock delivers more consistent damping over the duration of a
ride, track session or race, improved shock absorption and greater traction
since contact is more consistently maintained between the rear tire and the road
or track surface. In addition, the adjusters for compression and rebound damping
settings are placed prominently on the top of the shock body for quick and easy
access.
The CBR1000RR has stood alone as the top-selling liter-class
sportbike in Europe for a number of years, a market filled with extremely
discriminating sportbike riders who really give their bikes a thorough workout.
The CBR1000RR remains exceedingly popular with this highly demanding crowd
thanks to its inherent soundness-a purity of purpose, if you will, that
continues to reward the most sophisticated sport riders. The 2012 CBR1000RR
possesses an extreme versatility that makes the machine a genuine pleasure,
whether it's time for a quick afternoon ride, a week's exploration down twisty
roads or a weekend spent at the track.
In the end, the CBR1000RR imparts an uncanny connection between rider and
motorcycle thanks to its extraordinary balance, all-around performance and
remarkably integrated feel. For 2012, Honda's engineers have further honed and
sharpened these characteristics, offering riders the opportunity to step up and
open the next chapter to the motorcycle that's become a living legend among
sportbikes. New LCD Instrumentation.
Review
Honda has chosen a path of evolution rather than revolution in developing their
20th Anniversary Fireblade. Already a well-honed product, engineers have turned
their focus to implementing the latest improvements in suspension technology
along with some aesthetic tweaks to keep the Fireblade fresh. Source mcnews.com.au
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