HONDA CBR1000RR ABS (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

The 2009 Honda CBR1000RR ABS was released by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer with identical specifications as the standard version, but as its name says, it introduced an additional safety feature such as the ABS that enhanced riders feeling of being in control.

Also, the CBR1000RR ABS featured Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system with two injectors per cylinder, a low-mounted exhaust system that enhanced its overall balance, and a slipper clutch system that featured a cam mechanism for reduced lever pull.

As for the chassis, the bike featured a four-piece twin-spar aluminum frame with the latest MotoGP technologies at the time and a lightweight aluminum rear subframe that was easily removable for easier maintenance.

In the power department, the 2009 Honda CBR1000RR ABS had its soul in a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 176 hp with a peak at 12,000 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) of torque available at 8,500 rpm.

Bolted to the engine, a six-speed manual transmission linked to the rear wheel through a chain drive, helped the engine deliver the power onto the ground and launched the bike to a top speed of 286 kph (178 mph).

As for stopping power, the ABS version packed two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc squeezed by a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel, which provided strong braking performance.