There is something so utterly intoxicating about the way Honda's Super Blackbird blends such enormous raw power with such velvety soft refinement.
By rights, Claimed 152 horses – which still represents more than 130bhp at the rear wheel – should make the 223kg Blackbird a few large, but somehow Honda assistants have been break and train horses to perform a synchronized ballet that would be the envy of the famous dancing stallions from Spain …
Then there is the fact that some 10 years after its introduction, the Blackbird is still on the pace despite receiving very little in the way of changes or updates.
Released in late 1996, the CBR1100XX went from carburettors to electronic fuel injection in 1999 and then received a catalytic converter and updated headlights, instruments and the screen in 2001 – throw in the odd change in the color scheme here and there, and the Blackbird has really undergone very little in the way of DIY.
And really, why would it be? Pointing to the bike from Victoria's Great Ocean Road recently, it was shown that he can still hold your head high with a formula that really has not been updated since its creation.
Blackbird's turbine-like four-cylinder engine develops a torque large and powerful, with injection fresh fuel in both places at your disposal. There are no flat spots to speak of, in fact, there is no bulk to push nearly all of its rev range all, slightly off idle to its indicated 10,750 rpm redline.
On the road this translates into a pure delight, though not perhaps as the involvement of other less powerful machines, as even in a quite road with a variation of turns you can simply choose a team and stick with it.
The Blackbird was the production fastest bike in the world when first in the streets, a mantle remained for over two years until Suzuki introduced the GSX1300R Hayabusa May 1999.
While not as strong as the 'Bus or Kawasaki ZX-14 or even ZX-12R, there is much here to keep you entertained, and you have to do that the right wrist like a hawk, if you want any chance to retain his license …
Stopping is a particularly important issue on a motorcycle as This, and the double album, three piston Nissins are right on the money. Honda's Dual Combined Brake System (DCBS) is employed, which does not please everyone, but it will be appreciated for others. If you are not looking to break lap records at Phillip Island should not be a problem – and if you really should be looking for something lighter, anyway, like a Fireblade.
The suspension, though relatively low-tech, does a beautiful job, but tends toward the lush end of the spectrum, at least in terms of sporting hardware.
The 'Bird in the money in the comfort stakes too, with a firm but supportive seat, a good screen and body slide to allow the scythe through the air. Those on the high side may find legroom a bit weak, but There is still enough to ensure multi-day tours will still be on the agenda, aided further by the optional factory "bird saddlebags ($ 1750). So what exactly is the focus of the blackbird? At 223kg (dry) is too heavy to be a pure sportsbike, yet it is too fast and has a very sporty ride position to be a real Tourer.
It really is a road full of power and a hyper-tourer on the road – as long as can find ways that you can really explore its potential (test Germany).
But even at legal speeds, the engine will always come for you more. Happy Birthday Blackbird – May your reign in the Honda stable continue for many more years.
SPECIFICATIONS: Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
Engine: 1137cc, liquid cooled, four stroke, DOHC 16-valve inline four-cylinder
Bore and stroke: 79 x 58 mm
Compression: 11.0:1
Power supply: Electronic fuel injection
Power: 152bhp @ 9500RPM
Torque: 119Nm @ 7250rpm
Transmission: Six-speed
Frame: alloy twin-spar
Front brake: 310mm disc with three-piston Nissin tweezers
Rear brake: single 256mm disc with three piston caliper Nissin
Front suspension: 43mm forks, non adjustable
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link monoshock, adjustable for preload and rebound
Wheels: Alloy three-spoke
Tires: Dunlop D205 Sportmax, 120/70ZR17 front, 180/55R17 rear
Seat height: 810mm
Wheelbase: 1490mm
Claimed dry weight: 223kg
Fuel tank: 24L
Price: $ 18,790 more ORC
Colors: silver metallic iron nails or darkness Black metallic
Warranty: 24 months / unlimited mileage
Contact: (03) 9270 1111
Web: Honda Motorcycles
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Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Honda Cbr1100xx – Super Blackbird
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