Tweet
Honda reveals its new 2018 CB1000R at the EICMA 2017 show in Milan.
‘Neo Sports Café’ CB1000R brings a striking, unique new identity to Honda’s naked bike line-up. Multiple engine modes, 15kW power up and 12kg weight reduction compared to previous CB1000R bring a totally new level of performance.
The 2018 CB1000R’s 998cc DOHC four-cylinder engine – which shares its architecture and layout with the CBR1000RR Fireblade – has been re-worked to provide a healthy increase in both power and torque: 107 kW @ 10,500rpm and 104Nm @ 8,250 rpm compared to the outgoing model’s 92 kW@ 10,000rpm and 99Nm @ 7,750rpm. Bore and stroke remain 75mm x 56.5 mm but compression ratio is up 0.4 to 11.6:1 and the pistons are now forged (rather than cast) like the CBR1000RR SP.
Styling & Chassis
Neo Sports Café minimalist design shows off the metal
Ultra-compact, trapezoid silhouette
Brand new lightweight mono-backbone steel frame
Adjustable Showa front and rear suspension
Dual front radial-mount four-piston callipers
A ‘CB1000R+’ will version also be available with pre-fit premium accessories and quick-shifter.
Mr S. Uchida, Large Project Leader (LPL) 18YM CB1000R says,“As Honda, our intention is always to look to the future and to be ready to lead. Hence, as the Naked sector’s requirements mature, we knew that we had to go much further than giving the new CB1000R a boost in real world performance. Customer expectation and interests are about much more than just ‘how fast?’. We wanted to build in not only exhilaration and emotion to each experience of the CB1000R, but also real pleasure in owning, and showing off, such an individual machine. So we travelled in a new direction and are very proud of the result – both when out on the road and when admiring it in the garage!”
A new exhaust also adds to the CB1000R’s mid-range muscle and weight reduction. It’s a 4-2-1 design, feeding via 4 short catalysersintoamain chamber, which then feeds a dual chamber muffler. A link pipe joins the 2 main pipes just before the catalysers, boosting torque from 5,000rpm up. At 11.2kg it’s 4.5kg lighter. The exhaust note has been tuned internally, meaning that as the revs rise past 5,500rpm it takes on a significantly deeper, more raw tone.
Throttle By Wire (TBW) has also been added. This allows the rider maximum control over what is a powerful engine wrapped in minimalist motorcycle, via 3 preset riding modes plus 1 USER mode (selected from a switch on the left handlebar).
There are three levels of Engine Power (P), Engine Brake (EB) and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) available; HSTC can also be switched off.
Three riding modes offer different combinations of each parameter.
RAIN mode employs the lowest Power setting, medium amount of EB and high HSTC. The lower levels of power and torque are focused on the first 3 gears.
STANDARD mode uses the middle setting for Power, HSTC and EB. It knocks a little output out of first andsecondgear, and uses a power curve that sits just below that of SPORT mode, with reduced torque at partial throttle openings. It also allows for small rear wheel slides and the front wheel leaving the ground.
SPORT uses high Power and lowest levels of EB and HSTC to deliver 100% power through all six gears, maximum torque at all throttle positions and minor intervention from HSTC.
The USER mode allows the rider to choose between the 3 settings for each parameter and save the setting for future use.
The new engine outperforms its predecessor in fuel efficiency, returning 17.2km/L rather than 16.9km/L (WMTC mode).
Technical Specifications
‘Neo Sports Café’ CB1000R brings a striking, unique new identity to Honda’s naked bike line-up. Multiple engine modes, 15kW power up and 12kg weight reduction compared to previous CB1000R bring a totally new level of performance.
The 2018 CB1000R’s 998cc DOHC four-cylinder engine – which shares its architecture and layout with the CBR1000RR Fireblade – has been re-worked to provide a healthy increase in both power and torque: 107 kW @ 10,500rpm and 104Nm @ 8,250 rpm compared to the outgoing model’s 92 kW@ 10,000rpm and 99Nm @ 7,750rpm. Bore and stroke remain 75mm x 56.5 mm but compression ratio is up 0.4 to 11.6:1 and the pistons are now forged (rather than cast) like the CBR1000RR SP.
Styling & Chassis
Neo Sports Café minimalist design shows off the metal
Ultra-compact, trapezoid silhouette
Brand new lightweight mono-backbone steel frame
Adjustable Showa front and rear suspension
Dual front radial-mount four-piston callipers
A ‘CB1000R+’ will version also be available with pre-fit premium accessories and quick-shifter.
Mr S. Uchida, Large Project Leader (LPL) 18YM CB1000R says,“As Honda, our intention is always to look to the future and to be ready to lead. Hence, as the Naked sector’s requirements mature, we knew that we had to go much further than giving the new CB1000R a boost in real world performance. Customer expectation and interests are about much more than just ‘how fast?’. We wanted to build in not only exhilaration and emotion to each experience of the CB1000R, but also real pleasure in owning, and showing off, such an individual machine. So we travelled in a new direction and are very proud of the result – both when out on the road and when admiring it in the garage!”
A new exhaust also adds to the CB1000R’s mid-range muscle and weight reduction. It’s a 4-2-1 design, feeding via 4 short catalysersintoamain chamber, which then feeds a dual chamber muffler. A link pipe joins the 2 main pipes just before the catalysers, boosting torque from 5,000rpm up. At 11.2kg it’s 4.5kg lighter. The exhaust note has been tuned internally, meaning that as the revs rise past 5,500rpm it takes on a significantly deeper, more raw tone.
Throttle By Wire (TBW) has also been added. This allows the rider maximum control over what is a powerful engine wrapped in minimalist motorcycle, via 3 preset riding modes plus 1 USER mode (selected from a switch on the left handlebar).
There are three levels of Engine Power (P), Engine Brake (EB) and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) available; HSTC can also be switched off.
Three riding modes offer different combinations of each parameter.
RAIN mode employs the lowest Power setting, medium amount of EB and high HSTC. The lower levels of power and torque are focused on the first 3 gears.
STANDARD mode uses the middle setting for Power, HSTC and EB. It knocks a little output out of first andsecondgear, and uses a power curve that sits just below that of SPORT mode, with reduced torque at partial throttle openings. It also allows for small rear wheel slides and the front wheel leaving the ground.
SPORT uses high Power and lowest levels of EB and HSTC to deliver 100% power through all six gears, maximum torque at all throttle positions and minor intervention from HSTC.
The USER mode allows the rider to choose between the 3 settings for each parameter and save the setting for future use.
The new engine outperforms its predecessor in fuel efficiency, returning 17.2km/L rather than 16.9km/L (WMTC mode).
Technical Specifications
| ENGINE | |
| Type | Liquid-cooled DOHC In-line 4 cylinder |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine Displacement (cm³) | 998cc |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 75mm x 56.5mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Max. Power Output | 107kW @ 10,500rpm |
| Max. Torque | 104Nm @ 8,250rpm |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Carburation | PGM-FI |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.2 litres |
| Fuel Consumption | 17.2km/litre |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
| Starter | Electric |
| Battery Capacity | 12V/8.6AH |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| Clutch Type | Wet, multiplate clutch |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| FRAME | |
| Type | Steel mono backbone |
| CHASSIS | |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 2120mm x 789mm x 1095mm |
| Wheelbase | 1455mm |
| Caster Angle | 25 degrees |
| Trail | 100mm |
| Seat Height | 830mm |
| Ground Clearance | 135mm |
| Kerb Weight | 212kg |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Type Front | Showa SFF-BP USD fork |
| Type Rear | Showa BRFC (Balance Free Rear Cushion) |
| WHEELS | |
| Rim Size Front | Cast aluminium |
| Rim Size Rear | Cast aluminium |
| Tyres Front | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres Rear | 190/55 ZR17 |
| BRAKES | |
| ABS System Type | 2 channel |
| Front | 310mm double disc |
| Rear | 256mm single disc |
| INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS | |
| Instruments | LCD |
| Headlight | LED |
| Taillight | LED |
Comment