Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird



The CBR1100XX was the culmination of Honda's ambitious effort to produce the ultimate superbike with a breathtaking performance. The unique design of the Blackbird facilitates excellent aerodynamics by achieving a small frontal area and one of the lowest effective coefficients of drag in motorcycling, while ensuring a remarkably high level of wind protection and rider comfort.

The CBR's liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC inline-four cylinder 1137cc engine generates a peak power of 153 bhp at 10000 rpm. On the braking front, Honda's revolutionary Linked Braking System (LBS), first used in the 1993 CBR1000F and completely revised on the 1996 ST1100, simultaneously engages both front and rear brakes when either the front brake lever or rear brake pedal is used.

The CBR's dual-spar diamond-configuration aluminum frame features a triple-box-section extruded aluminum swingarm that offers exceptional rigidity without excessive size and weight. The swingarm is supported by a standard Honda Pro-Link rear suspension system which features an H.M.A.S. rear damper.

Honda CBR1100XX Technical Specifications:
Engine Type1137cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder
Bore and Stroke79mm x 58mm
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Valve TrainDOHC; 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemElectronic fuel injection with automatic enricher circuit
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital with 3-dimensional mapping
TransmissionClose-ratio 6-speed
Final Drive530 O-ring-sealed chain
Front Suspension43mm HMAS™ cartridge fork; 4.7 inches travel
Rear SuspensionPro-Link® HMAS single shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Front BrakesLinked Braking System™; Dual 310mm discs with three-piston calipers
Rear BrakesLinked Braking System; Single 256mm disc with three-piston caliper
Front Tire120/70 ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire180/55 ZR-17 radial
Wheelbase58.7 inches
Rake (Caster Angle)25.0ยบ
Trail99mm(3.9 inches)
Seat Height31.9 inches
Dry Weight491.6 pounds
Fuel Capacity6.3 gallons, including 1.1-gallon reserve
ColorBadass Metallic Titanium