2012 Honda CBR1000RR Review


CBR1000RR, 20 years of Superbike domination.

Honda 2012 Honda CBR1000RR superbike is crucial-the perfect balance between power and handling designed to work together as a single package. The CBR900RR set the bar too liter-bike performance, since it was introduced 20 years ago and the new 2012 CBR1000RR set the bar even higher. 2012, CBR1000RR boasts better handling thanks to a patented balance free rear shock, fork piston Big and new rims. Add to that a 999.8cc engine pumping horsepower and mid-range to high-class leader in the real world muscles and you have a package of high performance unmatched in its overall balance of competition. In addition, new aggressive body aids airflow at high processing speed, and new LCD instrumentation, including a timer, turn indicator and five levels to redefine the pure essence of sport bikes liter class.

There is a great news regarding the new 2012 Honda CBR1000RR. CBR1000RR Superbike has been an integral, which offers a built-in combination of power, handling and the overall situation of the road and track. But this year we have taken this a versatile machine and give it some significant improvements. The new suspension, new body, new instrumentation, new rims, and it is only the beginning. All this in addition to its notoriously powerful 999cc liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder engine and all-aluminum twin-spar frame.

Future looks bright indeed, at least if you are watching from behind the bars of the new CBR1000RR 2012.

When motorcyclists gather in a meeting of bench racing, comments directed at big-bore sport bikes are often a bit of fear of normal length: they are powerful, high-powered machines and not for the timid. However, such stories probably helped build the reputation of the Honda CBR1000RR, a full-on sports bike liter class to break down stereotypes with surprisingly graceful manners. Thank you to his magnum level performance combined with an almost perfect blend of streetability, versatility, the sensation of the pilot and well-balanced, the CBR1000RR has held for years in the high-class standards for well-rounded capabilities. Of course, it helps greatly that the CBR1000RR is sized and weighs 600 cc-class sport bikes, but it is one of the family traits of long standing.

2012 Honda CBR1000RR
2012 Honda CBR1000RR
It hardly seems like a blink of an eye, but was 20 years ago Honda began the modern era of large-displacement sportbike street goes with the CBR900RR. In 1992, the concept of "the light is right" results in a lightweight and compact CBR900RR quickly established his reputation as a wonder in its time. CBR900RR handed power not only big in a medium-sized packages begat issue handling, also provide a level hitherto unknown to the general balance gave a direct driver feel connected to the bike.

Press and fans of sport bikes is lavished praises of this first iteration of what grew into a continuous series, and the accolades continued to flow as a succession of sophisticated models that the basic idea, which was and is- so-able and rewarding. Now we see these qualities attractive and durable to go today, shows a 2012 CBR1000RR. In honor of 20 years, CBR RR, and consistent with the original concept of the 2012 CBR1000RR forward a model of liter-class performance road bike, pumping a huge mid-range power and torque in its muscles ruling class, high-performance real competition management package unprecedented in its overall balance.

Honda CBR1000RR 2012
2012 Honda CBR1000RR

Changes in the CBR1000RR in 2012 to concentrate on sharpening that is probably the most critical component on a bike designed for sport: performance of the chassis. Of course, big-time power still has its own attractions and CBR1000RR poured large amounts of power and torque right in the middle, where fans literbike want it to be, after all, what is the point of having a strong high caliber bike? However, ultra-sensitive weight management style means that really makes this sport great ability to shine.

Using a result of four pieces Fine Die-Cast aluminum frame, dual beam, the Honda development team have focused on the integration of innovative chassis components, specifically a new rear shock concept, large fork piston addition of 12 new radios, alloy wheels provide more rigidity. Thus, they managed to greatly expand and improve maneuverability CBR1000RR braking and traction properties. In addition, the redesigned body of aid follows the flow of air cover layers to create an even larger air pocket around the driver, while helping to draw air through the cooling system. Integrated spoiler on the nose also reduces aerodynamic lift at high speeds, thereby improving handling and overall package makes it look more aggressive.

Refined EFI settings allow the engine to be more manageable and smoother throttle response, especially for smaller throttle openings. New LCD instrumentation communicates with all the gear position and velocity of the coolant temperature. The cab now includes a digital tachometer bar of the linear type, which offers four selectable modes of reading style. Other equipment includes gear position indicator, adjustable in five levels of capture sequencing, clock / four modes, clock, coolant temperature, tachometer, trip odometer / fuel consumption / fuel consumption, low fuel warning light and speedometer odometer / numbers. At the bottom of the screen are the lights in the beam headlight beam, neutral, and flash works. Overall, these changes will make the driver / car smoother, and rider-friendly.

The main objectives in developing the tuning of the suspension of the CBR1000RR includes: a soft suspension action and improved rider feel and better grip and traction. To achieve these objectives, the system 2012 CBR1000RR rear suspension still has the single shock acclaimed Honda Unit Pro-Link ® configuration, but now you have your first free balance impact back of a motorcycle production, a growth developed in world-class collaboration with Showa suspension specialist has the protection of patents pending.

Instead of the traditional configuration tube shocks, the Budget-Free Design Rear suspension design incorporates a double-tube shock case, plus an inner cylinder. Piston has no valves, but the damping force generated as the oil passes through a separate component displaced absorption. Under the conventional shock absorber damping generated in two places, the main and second damping valves. In Balance with no rear suspension, but this activity is treated with a circuit, the pressure changes can be controlled easily by higher oil. The end result is more sensitive to the cushioning and a smooth, well-controlled damping action, especially in the transition package a rebound.

As a result, balance-Free Rear suspension damping to produce a more consistent duration of the tour, a session or a race track, shock absorption and better traction, because the constant ratio between the rear tire and the road surface or track. In addition, the controls for the settings of the compression and rebound damping were placed prominently on the shock to the body quickly and easily.

Free Balance Supplements rear suspension, Front suspension 43 mm upside-down now includes a telescopic fork contains the Showa Big Piston Fork technology. This is a new fork to use the unique structure of a larger amount of damping effectively reduces the hydraulic pressure in the legs compress and extend range. The result is a more accurate operation during the initial run, and more consistent damping action, a rider will experience better management, better front-end feedback, and a feeling of greater stability during braking.

As before, the owners choose to Honda CBR1000RR advanced electronically controlled Combined ABS braking system, which gives confidence in the anti-lock brakes, while remaining unobtrusive so that it satisfies even the most dedicated riders. Updates of this system leads to a modified front braking performance best suited for the sport: now that the rear brake pedal is applied, there is less initial application of brake front brakes compared to the configuration of the previous generation, followed by more-progressive increases braking pressure front brake pedal.

CBR1000RR has stopped selling only liter-class bike racing in Europe for several years, the market is full of very discriminating cyclists athletes who really give their bikes a complete workout. CBR1000RR remains very popular in this very demanding public, thanks to the natural wisdom, purity of intent, if you will, that continues to reward riders more experienced athletes. 2012 CBR1000RR possession of extreme versatility, which makes the car a real pleasure, whether it's time to go fast in the afternoon, a week searching for the serpentine roads, or a weekend spent at the track.

This does not mean CBR1000RR is extraordinarily powerful testimony to the efforts by John McGuinness on the Isle of Man races in the month of July 2011, where he established a new record on board during the previous generation CBR1000RR. This impressive example of the capacity in the most extreme racing road courses in the certificate is in bold type machine designed for the get-go as well as the concept of volume and efficiency, does not need traction control intervention, or a serious epidemic of wheelie control to use in other machines. CBR1000RR reward drivers who will appreciate this car an unparalleled sense of connection in a transparent manner, and prefer to rely on their skills with respect to the method of traction control.

Again and again in comparison tests worldwide, the message becomes CBR1000RR times faster than their competitors have the wiretapping, and the reason is simple: fast laps on a track, is a good time in the street have more to do with overall balance and handling machine than anything else. This is the secret of the enduring popularity of the CBR1000RR.

Ultimately, the CBR1000RR makes a strange connection between rider and bike with his extraordinary balance, all the performance and feel very integrated. For 2012, Honda engineers have refined and perfected these features, giving drivers the opportunity to strengthen and open the next chapter of the motorcycle has become a living legend among sports bikes.

This is a bicycle.

Throw a leg over a motorcycle supersport only once and you'll never ride anything but the red again. More than half a century of race-bred design, developed at the highest levels and most fiercely contested world of street racing, has flowed into the bikes you see here. An elegant, surprising and full of recent, largest tech from nose to tail, our sport bikes there for a reason: to strike fear into the hearts of every other car out there.

2012 Honda CBR1000RR Features and Benefits

New for 2012

- Unit Pro-Link ® rear suspension is a new, patented balance free from Showa rear suspension that includes a unique case design twin-tube shock absorber, in addition to the more sensitive inner lining of the cylinder and a smooth, well-controlled damping action .

- The new 43mm Showa fork incorporates the latest Big Piston Fork with a large amount of damping to effectively reduce the hydraulic pressure generated by the fork to compress and expand. The result is more precise handling in the first layer and softer damping action for better handling, improved front-end feedback and feel more solid under hard braking.

- New 12-spoke cast aluminum wheels provide a more uniform stiffness. With the new suspension, wheels provide improved feedback to the rider.

- New design cape layers creates a large pocket of still air around the rider to improve comfort and also help draw air through the cooling system. Spoiler integrated into the nose also reduces aerodynamic lift to improve handling.

- Multifunction LCD all the tools to communicate important information and the ability to display four low rpm mode with stopwatch, five levels of recovery, the position indicator gear, and much more.

- New revised settings allow injection CBR1000RR more linear response, especially in small openings butterfly.

- Revisions to the Combined ABS optional electronic means to create a new sport / track driving conditions when applying the rear brake.

- The new red and pearl white / blue / black and red of the Join. (C-ABS model available only in red.)

New suspension.

CBR1000RR features a new front and rear suspension. In front, the new 43 mm "The Big Stitch" Showa is easier and better, and behind, Unit Pro link designers to use New Balance Free rear shock absorber that uses a twin-tube design for a response and smooth driving feel better (towing capacity).

New LCD Instrumentation.

The new CBR1000RR, full-screen digital instrumentation includes a clock, trip computer and fuel consumption, five-level indicator shift indicator customizable, POS equipment and memory function peak minutes.

Revolutionary does not begin to describe these brakes.

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Hot Wheels.

New for 2012, we added a 12-spoke cast aluminum, a light that promises excellent handling and a new outer layer of hard cap inner dome, which reduces the weight of the fairing, and creates a dynamic form.

Details make the difference.

The CBR1000RR is a perfect example of the type Honda's industry-leading innovation. By combining a ton of power, lightweight, and sophisticated looks with handling drop-dead good, it is equally at home carving your favorite Canyon, as it is to collect victories in World Superbike podium. It is the ultimate CBR1000RR-liter-class sport experience.

Honda Genuine Accessories †

- Body-colored hood Passenger Seat, carbon fiber accents, the carbon fiber plate, cover outdoor cycle, "E-Cushion" seat for comfort, rear tire hugger, HRC Power- Kit Up Racing (track use only)

† WARRANTY: Because we are so confident in the quality of each of our Genuine Accessories Honda, we are pleased to offer one of the best warranties in the industry. One year warranty begins on the day of accessories purchased by the customer.