HONDA CBR1000RR C-ABS (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched another version of the RR, the CBR1000RR C-ABS, which like its name says, introduced a safety feature along with the new updates received by the 2010 standard model.

Besides the sharper rear styling with an updated shape and a new taillight with clear lenses, the more appealing exhaust cover, improved inertia mass, and new graphics and colors, the new version received Combined ABS (C-ABS) that brought in excellent force distribution between the front and rear ends packed with the safety-minded Anti-Lock Braking System.

In the performance department, the 2010 Honda CBR1000RR C-ABS was still powered by the 998cc engine fed with cool air through a straight-tunnel ram air system and fueled by the Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system.

As for the power figures, the four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine delivered an output power of 176 hp available at 12,000 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) of torque with a peak at 8,500 rpm, while set in motion by a six-speed manual transmission linked to the rear wheel through a chain drive.

The 2010 Honda CBR1000RR C-ABS motorcycle was available in foul color schemes such as Graphite Black with White and black stripes, Silver Metallic with Pearl Fire Orange, a tricolor version that celebrated 50 years of Honda racing, and a special Graphite Black version that offered a simple and elegant appearance.