HONDA CBR1000RR (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CBR1000RR also known as the Fireblade was a 999cc liquid-cooled superbike introduced by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer in 2004 as the 7th generation of the CBR series that started back in 1990 with the CBR900RR.

In 2004, Honda released the CBR1000RR motorcycle as a successor to the 2002 CBR954RR, which also shared a few of its parts. A new design on the 2004 CBR was the compact 998cc engine, a six-speed cassette-type gearbox, a new ram-air intake system controlled by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU), a dual-stage fuel injection system, and an exhaust system with a new computer-controlled butterfly valve.

As a first to the industry, the CBR1000RR featured a Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) that helped stability and head shake with its automatic adjustability for high and low-speed steering effort.

The all-new 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine featured lightweight nutless connecting rods, iridium spark plugs that improved fuel combustion and performance, forged aluminum pistons treated for less friction, and tow injectors per cylinder for enhanced performance.

The ram air system provided a high volume of cool air, mixed with gas and ignited by the iridium spark plugs, which resulted in a power output of 172 hp with a peak at 11,250 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) of torque available at 10,000 rpm.

As for braking performance, the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR packed two 310 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.