HONDA CBR1000RRA (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR1000RRA, a MotoGP-derived liter-class machine that brought top-drawer racing performance to the street level in a more manageable package for experienced riders.

The bike was loaded with racing-focused technologies, such as Combined ABS (C-ABS) that added a safety touch for the rider, Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system, MotoGP-derived twin ram air intake system, a Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD), and a Grand Prix derived Unit Pro-Link rear suspension.

When they designed the four-piece frame, the engineers aimed for the perfect balance between strength, rigidity, and lightness required for top superbike performance that offered agile and confident handling, with a long gull-shaped swingarm that provided maximum traction.

As for performance, the 2010 Honda CBR1000RRA was powered by the same 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine of its predecessor 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.

At the front end, the bike featured a Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) that automatically adjusted the force according to the speed, which increased high-speed stability and minimized sudden steering changes, while also offering easy steering at low speeds.

For stopping power, the bike packed two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.