Woopa!! Cbr1000rr Riders

[Tashi]

Whoa! This is the most believable pic I've seen so far. Looks wicked. Is this the real deal?

 

Like Bill Gates when he 1st saw the Macintosh, "I want that!"

 

Where'd you get the pic?

[Ken]

dun noe why

i still feel that it lack of something.

hope that the real thing will be more fierce.

[Guest buja]

http://speedzilla.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=17640

 

think they r photo chopped , hang on tight, mid of next week , that should b the time the confirmed releases will b out from the manufacturers r out.

[Tashi]

Anyone who knows their dealer well, now is a good time to fish for information.

 

Anyway, what does HESD stand for?

[mad]

it stands for Honda Enhanced steering damper.....something like that la.... i read that it's a damper lor....

[Guest BoBOKik]

it stands for Honda Enhanced steering damper.....something like that la.... i read that it's a damper lor....

 

hahahaha.. another ridiculous abbreviation concocted by bike manufacter again...

 

e.g. suzuki CLC (Carbon Like Coating) , now we have HESD.. hmmm

so Honda finally eat the humble pie n say admit dat putting a steering damper.. means the bike has handling problem...

 

well, that wat honda used to said wen ppl asked honda how come their bike dont comes wif steering dampers..

 

hmmm den again by comin out this abbreviation HESD.. dey could be tryin to cover tis fact dat they fitted steering damper to their bikes..

[Tashi]

The 2004 Fireblade will be revealed over six full pages in MCN, out September 10. So don’t make judgements on blurry images and rumours floating around the internet, read the six full pages of information on the all new Fireblade in MCN, and get the facts before anyone else.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=2913

[joshy]

woo....

 

by the way how do i join the HONDA FAN's Club??

[Tashi]

Go to this link.

 

http://hrca.honda.com

 

You'll have to pay for the membership.

 

We'll support you all the way ... from behind.

[Tashi]

Looks like this could be it.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=2948

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=2949

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=2950

[Tashi]

More pix.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=2951

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=2952

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=2953

[Tashi]

Looks like this is the real deal. The pix we all thought was slapped together actually looks better from the side.

 

 

Engine

 

Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4

Displacement 998cm3

Bore x Stroke 75 x 56.5mm

Compression Ratio 11.9 : 1

Oil Capacity 3.9 litres

 

Fuel System

Carburation PGM-DSFI electronic fuel injection

Throttle Bore 44mm

Aircleaner Dry, cylindrical-type paper filter x 2

Fuel Tank Capacity 18 litres

 

Electrical System

Ignition System Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance

Starter Electric

Battery Capacity 12V/10AH

Headlights 12V 55W x 1 (low) / 55W x 2 (high)

 

Drivetrain

Clutch Wet, multiplate with coil springs

Clutch Operation Hydraulic

Transmission Type 6-speed

Final Drive #530 O-ring sealed chain

 

Frame

Type Diamond; aluminium composite twin-spar

 

Chassis

Dimensions (LxWxH) 2,025 x 735 x 1,120mm

Wheelbase 1,410mm

Caster Angle 23° 45'

Trail 102mm

Ground Clearance 130mm

 

Suspension

Type Front 43mm inverted H.M.A.S. cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload, compression and rebound adjustment, 120mm axle travel

Rear Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper featuring 13-step preload and stepless compression and rebound damping adjustment, 135mm axle travel

 

Wheels

Type Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium

Rim Size Front 17 x MT3.50

Rear 17 x MT6.00

Tyre Size Front 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)

Rear 190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)

 

Brakes

Type Front 310 x 5mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston callipers and sintered metal pads

Rear 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads

[Tashi]

Some nice paints.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=2963

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=2962

[Tashi]

Swingarm is different on both sides. Anyone noticed?

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=2967

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=2968

[Zakevich]

yum yum...

[biaxident]

Not too bad.

 

I wonder how is the power and handing compared to the K3 and 04'R1. Have to wait for a road test before we know.

 

But one thing's for sure, in terms of looks, the trophy still goes to the R1.

[Ken]

single seater wise, cbr wins

[Tashi]

Yep, seems like the R1 will win the horsepower race in 04.

 

Since horse power figures are not released for the Fireblade, they might tune it further, dry weight figure is also absent. Probably some parts might be replaced still with lighter parts, which might in turn suggest that the production line hasn't started rolling. They're adopting a "wait & see" attitude.

 

Honda is already saying the new Blade is not about sheer horsepower. I guess we can all see that coming.

 

"the main focus of the new CBR1000RR Fireblade strays away from the single-minded pursuit of absolute peak power or the lightest weight"

 

I'm guessing that they realized now that no amount of tuning at this point is sufficient to beat the R1.

 

There is still a glimmer of hope however.

 

Probably around 04 April/May timeframe before we see it in S'pore, just like the 600rr this year.

 

The 04 R1 will be my bike ... if not for the seat and front.

 

The next question will be, when will the RCV show up?

[Guest BoBOKik]

 

Honda is already saying the new Blade is not about sheer horsepower. I guess we can all see that coming.

 

"the main focus of the new CBR1000RR Fireblade strays away from the single-minded pursuit of absolute peak power or the lightest weight"

 

I'm guessing that they realized now that no amount of tuning at this point is sufficient to beat the R1.

 

i have to disagreed over tis point.. HRC can make a bike dat can beat R1 anything in terms of outright BHP.. but tis is nt Honda Corporation and HRC have different policies as their consumers are different.... Honda Corporation in the end still stick to their policies of makin a bike dat is of high quality, realiability and ridability...its a compromise..

 

Outright power = lesser engine realiablity, high BHP = lesser novice riders able to tame tis BHP monster.. tis is a thing dat honda corporation dont wish to do..

[slow]

Interesting clip to show u how HESD works.

 

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/content/imag...eo/02679913.exe

[Tashi]

 

i have to disagreed over tis point.. HRC can make a bike dat can beat R1 anything in terms of outright BHP.. but tis is nt Honda Corporation and HRC have different policies as their consumers are different.... Honda Corporation in the end still stick to their policies of makin a bike dat is of high quality, realiability and ridability...its a compromise..

 

Outright power = lesser engine realiablity, high BHP = lesser novice riders able to tame tis BHP monster.. tis is a thing dat honda corporation dont wish to do..

 

I sincerely hope so. My dealer thinks we should see it otr next April / May.

 

Anyone looking for an 03 954?

[Tashi]

Some scanned pages from Monday's MCN.

 

R1's front looks a bit disfigured don't you think?

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=3072

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=3071

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=3073

[Zakevich]

HESD is there to help the public on the road.

[Tashi]

More pages.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=3086

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=3085

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/download.php?id=3084

[jeffchua]

the specs are floating out liao....

heheheh....