HONDA CBR1000RR (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2005, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR1000RR, a motorcycle developed by the same team behind the MotoGP series, with many of the new technologies featured by the CBR600RR, such as a longer swingarm, a Pro-link rear suspension, and Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system.

The bike featured a compact engine moved forward in the chassis for more front-end weight balance, which also prevented the bike to raise its front wheel from the ground under hard acceleration.

With this approach, the space between the front wheel and the engine was not enough for a large cooling radiator, so the engineers gave the RR a cylinder incline of 28 degrees and moved the oil filter from its frontal position on the right side of the engine, which allowed the exhaust system to be neatly tucked in closer to the engine.

As for performance, the 2005 Honda CBR1000RR had at its core a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that featured lightweight nutless connecting rods, iridium spark plugs for better fuel combustion, and treated forged aluminum pistons for reduced friction.

The CBR1000RR featured a Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system, with two injectors per cylinder controlled by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that helped deliver an output power of 172 hp at 11,250 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) of torque with a peak at 10,000 rpm.

In addition, the bike featured a high-tech instrument cluster, new LED taillights for improved appearance, folding aerodynamic mirrors, and super lightweight aluminum hollow-spoke wheels.