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Specs – Honda CB1000R

When first released in 2008 the CB1000R cost more than $18,000 but in 2010 Honda dropped the price to $15,990 plus on road costs, making the CB1000R a much better value proposition.

Price wise the CB1000R also undercuts Ducati’s Monster 1100 quite handsomely but offers a much better suspension balance and more pleasant ride than the Italian mount. The Honda price cut also now puts the CB1000R at a modest advantage to Triumph's Speed Triple in the price war.

Out of the bunch however the CB1000R stands out as a wonderfully refined package with brilliant handling and composure.

The CB1000R is certainly not short on power but Honda could have injected a little more animal in to the engine room to really make it stand out from the crowd. However, if you like your machinery refined and smooth in only the way a well tuned big-bore four can, then the Honda certainly delivers in those quarters. And if you do find you need a bit more animal then I am sure the boys at Motologic can help you out.

Honda also have a huge range of accessories to personalise your CB1000R ranging from carbon everything through to crash bungs but to get rid of the huge muffler you will have to look to the aftermarket industry to cater to your needs. Akrapovic have some tasty options to choose from.

• Engine – 998cc, liquid cooled, DOHC, in-line four-cylinder
• Bore x Stroke - 75 x 56.5mm
• Compression Ratio - 11.2:1
• Induction - PGM FI fuel injection, 36mm throttle bodies
• Transmission – Six speed, chain drive (44/16)
• Seat Height – 825mm
• Kerb Weight – 217kg (22kg with ABS)
• Rake/Trail - 25 degrees / 99mm
• L x W x H - 2105 x 785 x 1095mm
• Wheelbase - 1445mm
• Ground Clearance 130mm
• Front Suspension - 43mm inverted telescopic forks, fully adjustable
• Rear Suspension - Single shock, preload 10-way adjustable, rebound adjustable
• Brakes - 310mm dual discs, four-piston calipers (ABS has 3-piston) (F), 256m disc, two-piston caliper (R)
• Fuel Capacity – 17 Litres
• Average Consumption on test – 7 litres per 100km
• Range – 240km
• Warranty – Two years
• Price – $15,990 plus on road costs