Honda CBR1100XX
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | Super Blackbird |
| Parent company | Honda |
| Production | 1996–2007 |
| Class | hyper sport |
| Engine | Type: 1,137 cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
| Bore / stroke | 79.0 mm × 58.0 mm (3.11 in × 2.28 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Power | 132.9 hp (99.1 kW) @ 9,500 rpm[1] |
| Torque | 78 ft.lb[convert: unknown unit] @ 7,500 rpm[2] |
| Transmission | Close-ratio six-speed; Final Drive: #530 O Ring-Sealed Chain |
| Wheelbase | 1,490 mm (59 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,160 mm (85 in) W: 720 mm (28 in) H: 1,170 mm (46 in) |
| Seat height | 810 mm (32 in) |
| Weight | 227 kg (500 lb)[citation needed] (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 23 L (5.1 imp gal; 6.1 US gal) (including the 4 L reserve) |
The Honda CBR1100XX, also known as the Super Blackbird is a motorcycle manufacturer by Honda from 1996 to 2007. In the mid 1990s, Honda Motorcycles were determined to produce the world's fastest production motorcycle and to take over the associated bragging rights and marketing impact, at the time held by Kawasaki with its ZZ-R 1100.[3] This led to the creation of the CBR1100XX Super Blackbird, which was released to the market as a 1996 model and achieved a verifiable 177 mph (285 km/h).[4] The Blackbird name is a nod to the Lockheed SR-71 aircraft, once the world's fastest aircraft.[5]. Two years later the title had passed to the Suzuki Hayabusa which was able to exceed 188 mph (303 km/h).[3][6] .
The Blackbird was a founding bike in the hyper sport touring niche market, along with the Kawasaki ZX-11.[citation needed] This market has since expanded to include the Suzuki Hayabusa and Kawasaki ZX12R and ZZR1400/ZX-14. In Europe, the CBR1100XX proved to be very popular, selling over 10,000 examples in the UK alone. In the US it never sold as well as the Suzuki Hayabusa but has its cadre of aficionados who find the bike supremely reliable and with features that they prefer (see below).
Features
The Honda Blackbird is appreciated by its many owners for its elegant lines that have aged gracefully. The dual counter-balance shafts increase engine smoothness while the Blackbird has earned a solid reputation as a powerful, fast, smooth and very reliable sport-touring motorcycle[7] that can transport rider and pillion comfortably at speed and with luggage(the speed is irrefutable for any one who has ever ridden it). This is in contrast to the Hayabusa which suffers from a weak rear subframe that is unable to reliably support the weight of loaded panniers etc.
Specifications (1997)
Engine Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16 valve DOHC inline 4 Bore x Stroke 79 x 58 mm Displacement, 1137 cc Compression ratio 11:1 Fuel 91 octane unleaded gasoline Carburetors 42 mm slanted flat-slide CV x 4 Max. Power 132.9 HP @ 9,500 rpm[8] Max. Torque 78 ft. lb. @ 7,500 rpm[9] Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance Starter Electric Transmission 6-speed close ratio gearbox Final drive 17 tooth front sprocket, 45 tooth sprocket (US) 530-110 'O'-ring sealed chain Dimensions (LxWxH) 2,160 x 720 x 1,170 mm Wheelbase 1,490 mm Seat height 810 mm Ground clearance 130 mm Fuel tank Capacity 23 L, including 4 L reserve Wheels Hollow-section triple-spoke cast Tires front Bridgestone BT 57 - 120/70 ZR17 Radial Rear Bridgestone BT 57 - 180/55 ZR17 Radial Suspension front 43 mm HMAS Cartridge-type fork, 120 mm travel Suspension rear Pro-link HMAS with gas-charged damper, rebound adjustable 120 mm travel Brakes front Linked Braking System, 310 mm dual disks with "dual combined" three-piston calipers Brakes rear Linked Braking System, 256 mm single disk with three-piston caliper Dry weight 223 kg (491 lb)
Production history
Production of the Blackbird began in 1996 and halted in late 2007.[citation needed] The Blackbird was last imported to North America in 2003.[citation needed] Major changes to the Blackbird were introduced in 1999, when Honda switched from carburettion to PGM fuel injection and made other changes as per the list for 1999 below. The 2001 Blackbird received an LCD instrument cluster. Since then, mostly the colour schemes have changed but changes to the exhaust and fuelling systems have been made to meet emission standards and maintain or improve fuel efficiency.
Some of the 1999-2000 models have had their wiring looms replaced by Honda under warranty, this was due to corrosion around an unused "block connector". This connector is only used once to test the bike's electronics after manufacture and then simply taped up. Corrosion of this connector caused short circuits and a failure to run.[citation needed]
Specific variations to the 1996 manufacturer's model released in 1997 are:
- 1998
- The water pump is changed. The other changes are minor.
- 1999
- Major update.
- PGM FI fuel injection system is introduced.
- Ram-air system is introduced. It provides engine with more air at high speeds (above 200 km/h) utilizing aerodynamic pressure, thus raising power output to a claimed 164 HP at 9500RPM (at the crank).
- Revised linked brakes with altered proportioning between front and rear.
- Fuel tank capacity is increased from 22 to 24 litres.
- The choke lever is removed from the left side switch assembly as it is no longer necessary.
- To accommodate the ram air tubes, the oil cooler becomes lower and wider.
- The inner and outer fork bushings are wider, changing the fork lowers and sliders.
- The sidestand warning light on the instrument cluster becomes the FI warning light.
- The wide part of the front axle (left side) becomes 10mm longer, which makes the left-front axle space 10mm shorter.
- The two bulbs in the tail light are vertically aligned, in previous years they were side by side.
- Front wheel hub is enlarged, the brake rotors are changed.
- The ignition switch is changed. The 99+ keys are longer.
- The rotor carriers, stator cover and clutch cover are a light titanium color.
- The number of clutch plates is reduced from nine to seven.
- The rear inner fender changes shape to accommodate additional electronics.
- 2000
- No changes
- Only available in titanium in the USA, other colors such as candy blue available in other markets.
- 2001
- New dashboard now has a digital speedometer and other indicators, except tachometer, which is now in center of dashboard.
- Only available in Red in the USA, other colors available in other markets.
- 2002
- New EFI mapping to comply with emission standards and eliminate abrupt throttle response at low speeds.
- Only available in silver
- 2003
- Only available in black USA, other colors available in other markets.
- 2005
- Honda factory manual states fuel tank capacity is 23 litres.
- 2007
- Australian models receive ABS brakes and available in black.
References
- ^ http://www.zx11.info/zx11/uk17.htm
- ^ http://www.zx11.info/zx11/uk17.htm
- ^ a b Brown, Roland (2005), The ultimate history of fast motorcycles, Bath, UK: Parragon, pp. 216–217, 242–243, ISBN 1405454660
- ^ Terri, Sievert (2002), The World's Fastest Superbikes; Built for speed, Capstone Press, ISBN 0736810609, 9780736810609
{{citation}}: Check|isbn=value: invalid character (help) - ^ http://www.siue.edu/~jvotsmi/votspicts/motorcycle_picts/super_blackbird.jpg
- ^ Hoyer, Mark (June 2007), "'Busas, Baby! Looking Back at Suzuki's Steamroller of Speed", Cycle World, Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., ISSN 0011-4286
- ^ http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-CBR1100XX-Super-Blackbird-1997-current/?&R=EPI-343
- ^ http://www.zx11.info/zx11/uk17.htm
- ^ http://www.zx11.info/zx11/uk17.htm
