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Why the 1990 Honda CBR 1000 is a Great Choice for Sport-Touring Enthusiasts



The Honda CBR1000RR, marketed in some countries as the "Fireblade" (capitalized as FireBlade until the 2000s[2]), is a 999 cc (61.0 cu in) liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder superbike, introduced by Honda in 2004 as the 7th generation of the CBR series of motorcycles that began with the CBR900RR in 1990.


The Honda CBR1000RR was developed by the same team that was behind the MotoGP series.[3] Many of the new technologies introduced in the Honda CBR600RR, a direct descendant of the RC211V, were used in the new CBR1000RR such as a lengthy swingarm, Unit Pro-Link rear suspension, and Dual Stage Fuel Injection System (DSFI).




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The seventh-generation RR (SC57), the Honda CBR1000RR, was the successor to the 2002 CBR954RR. While evolving the CBR954RR design, few parts were carried over to the CBR1000RR.[4] The compact 998 cc (60.9 cu in) in-line four was a new design, with different bore and stroke dimensions, race-inspired cassette-type six-speed gearbox, all-new ECU-controlled ram-air system, dual-stage fuel injection, and center-up exhaust with a new computer-controlled butterfly valve. The chassis was likewise all-new, including an organic-style aluminum frame composed of Gravity Die-Cast main sections and Fine Die-Cast steering head structure, inverted fork, Unit Pro-Link rear suspension, radial-mounted front brakes, and a centrally located fuel tank hidden under a faux cover. Additionally, the Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) debuted as an industry first system which aimed to improve stability and help eliminate head shake while automatically adjusting for high and low speed steering effort.


A longer swingarm acted as a longer lever arm in the rear suspension for superior traction under acceleration and more progressive suspension action. Longer than the corresponding unit on the CBR954RR (585 mm (23.0 in) compared to 551 mm (21.7 in)) the CBR1000RR's 34 mm (1.3 in) longer swingarm made up 41.6 percent of its total wheelbase. The CBR1000RR's wheelbase also increased, measuring 1,405 mm (55.3 in); a 5 mm (0.20 in) increase over the 954.


Accommodating the longer swingarm was another reason the CBR1000RR power plant shared nothing with the 954. Shortening the engine compared to the 954 meant rejecting the conventional in-line layout. Instead, engineers positioned the CBR1000RR's crankshaft, main shaft and countershaft in a triangulated configuration, with the countershaft located below the main shaft, dramatically shortening the engine front to back, and moving the swingarm pivot closer to the crankshaft. This configuration was first successfully introduced by Yamaha with the YZF-R1 model in 1998 and inspired superbike design in the following years.


Positioning this compact engine farther forward in the chassis also increased front-end weight bias, an effective method of making high-powered liter bikes less wheelie prone under hard acceleration. This approach, however, also provided very little space between the engine and front wheel for a large radiator. Engineers solved this problem by giving the RR a modest cylinder incline of 28, and moving the oil filter from its frontal placement on the 954 to the right side of the 1000RR engine. This allowed the RR's center-up exhaust system to tuck closely to the engine.


An all-new ninth-generation RR (SC59), the CBR1000RR was introduced at the Paris International Motorcycle Show on September 28, 2007 for the 2008 model year. The CBR1000RR was powered by an all-new 999 cc (61.0 cu in) inline-four engine with a redline of 13,000 rpm. It had titanium valves and an enlarged bore with a corresponding reduced stroke. The engine had a completely new cylinder block, head configuration, and crankcase with lighter pistons. A new ECU had two separate revised maps sending the fuel and air mixture to be squeezed tight by the 12.3:1 compression ratio. Ram air was fed to an enlarged air box through two revised front scoops located under the headlamps.


The CBR1000RR was awarded Cycle World's International Bike of the Year for 2008-09 by the world's moto-journal communities as well as journalists.[12]The 2009 CBR1000RR won the Best Sportbike of the Year Award in Motorcycle USA Best of 2009 Awards,[13] having also won the over 750 cc open sportbike class in 2008.[14] The 2012 CBR1000RR won another Cycle World shootout,[15] as well as a Motorcycle USA best street[16] and track[17] comparisons.


The sports-touring Honda CBR1000F was always in the shadow of more exciting motorcycles, yet had a decade long production run. It had its good points, such as a comfortable riding position, good build quality - except for early camchain tensioner problems - and respectable handling. But the Honda CBR1000F is so bland it makes Katie Melua look like a brazen rock chick.


The Honda CBR1000F's suspension is slightly mushy, especially the non-adjustable front forks and the rear shock tends to get sloppy when the motorcycle is pushed hard, letting the back end bounce around. As a touring motorcycle, the Honda CBR1000F offers a nice, plush ride for two people. As a sports motorcycle it's just too soft, too vague.


Compared to its contemporary rivals like the Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, or Suzuki GSX-R1100, the Honda CBR1000F lacks real kick-in-the-pants power. It is a deceptively fast motorcycle, but it feels a bit flat somehow and never really gets your pulse racing. Early Honda CBR1000Fs suffered camchain tensioner problems, but there was a Honda recall on them and most were fixed rapidly.


Honda CBR1000Fs can rack up a huge mileage, 60-80K is typical before any serious signs of engine wear. Apart from the suspension getting soggy, the chassis also wears well, so the Honda CBR1000F makes a very good budget touring motorcycle. It's hard to go wrong with `em.


Most bikers would rather buy a big 80s/90s motorcycle with some soul, some aggression, but there are those who like the sheer quality of the Honda CBR1000F and its understated ability in real world riding situations. If you want a big 1000cc bike, but don't actually want to ride very fast, the Honda CBR1000F is damn near perfect. Find a Honda CBR1000F for sale.


The Honda CBR1000F has a comprehensive dashboard, excellent lights, brakes, comfy saddle, bungee hooks and passenger grab rail. It even has a centrestand - praise the Lord. The Honda CBR1000F is a well thought out package and the later models feel more durable and better finished than the early ones.


1987: Honda CBR1000F launched.1989: Restyled Honda CBR1000F appears, with `bamper damper' crash protection, new bodywork, tweaked engine. 1993: Honda CBR1000F gains a linked braking system (CBS), plus more styling updates. 1997:Honda CBR1000F discontinued.


its a Honda what can you say its bean around for years its a lump of lead. bickerer for 45years. compeer it to days bike its a proper motorbike not a skeleton like a 21.000 .todays bike. you downt dream when your on a CBR1000F 1990 BIKE YOU RIDE IT.


Over the last twenty years I've read many overly-pained reviews about the CBR1000F. Back in the day when the first GSXR1100 came out, the CBR thou was overshadowed, yes. I remember the day very clearly. But at 23 years old I bought my first '90 FL - unknowingly at the time, the quite rare colour version of red and white straight stripy decal with a black seat and gold rims. As it turned out, the '89 FL evolved into the standard White and Blue with Black seat, White and Red with Blue seat, and Red and Black with Black seat versions. These were the 'sorted' FL, FM and FN versions Before the later ABS version came out in 97/98. I now own four Hondas, six including the Accord and the lawnmower. Having ridden many other makes and models, I can't shake the sheer engineering and finish of this particular Honda. More than once I have read about the 'sloppy rear handling' and I just don't agree. Bumpy 80-mph exits are where this beast excels, not fails! My '98 Blade cannot compete with the planted feel of the thou - even now. Before people start to think I don't know what I'm talking about, I've covered the bridge to gantry in just over one minute slower than the fastest lap ever on a motorcycle - 8:25 - on my '98 Blade - in 1998!. 25 years ago at 23 years old, my first 1990 CBR1000FL was the nicest bike I'd ever ridden. but now, my second and latest, 1989 one-previous-(collector)-owner, 4,294-mile museum piece, now concours example (white & red with blue seat), is still my favourite bike of all time. Don't ride it much as keeping it pristine. I don't think it's long before it'll be worth 20k. I love it more now than my first one. Will take it to the grave. I truly believe it's the best example in the world today purely as it's like looking at a brand new '89 F plate bike in the shop, and I guess there isn't another one out there detailed as well as mine. Probably the world's most underrated (and in my view undeservedly slated) motorcycle of all time?


This is the 4 the CBR1000F i have owned and is near identical to my last, yet it is some how a better machine. It has so subtle mods which have greatly improved the overall ride. Handle bar risers, K&N air filter and a pair of Delickivic end cans all set up to run at the optimum.It is super comfortable and has amazing lights for those wishing to venture out after dark. 2 niggles on this the Dual linked brake model. 1st the Dual linked brakes can sometimes dive the front end when using the rear only and 2nd could really do with a back lit clock for touring.


I own 6 bikes and have been riding for over 30 years so I have ridden a few in my time. I bought my CBR1000F last year with 56K on the clock. It is in amazing condition for its mileage and could easily pass for one with 40K less, such is the build quality. The engine has extremely linear power which for a sports tourer is just perfect in my book, particularly if you carry a pillion. Its natural home is on sweeping a roads and motorways as its high speed stability is teh best I have ever experienced and somehow what appears to be quite a low screen results in the best aerodynamics I have experienced with no buffeting to my helmet. I will not be getting a flip screen as it could only make it worse as it is perfect as it is, almost like sitting on a magic carpet. It reminds me very much of a bigger, longer VFR750, which is a good thing! 2ff7e9595c


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