Honda CBR1100XX

Infobox Motorcycle
name = Honda CBR1100XX


aka = Super Blackbird "(1996–2007)"
manufacturer = Honda
production = 1996–2007
predecessor = CBR1000F Hurricane
successor = none
parent_company =
class = hyper sport
platform =
engine = Type: 1137cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 79.0mm x 58.0mm
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion: Electronic fuel injection with automatic enricher
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
power = convert|114|kW|hp|abbr=on @ 10,000 rpm
torque = convert|119|Nm|lbft|abbr=on @ 7,250 rpm
transmission = Close-ratio six-speed; Final Drive: #530 O Ring-Sealed Chain
rake =
trail =
wheelbase = 1,490 mm
length = 2,160 mm
width = 720 mm
height = 1,170 mm
seat_height = 810 mm
dry_weight = 227 kg (500 lbs)
wet_weight =
fuel_economy =
speed = about 185 mph
fuel_capacity = 23 liter (including the 4 liter reserve)
related =
similar = Suzuki Hayabusa
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
BMW K1200S

Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird was the world's fastest production motorcycle when launched in the summer of 1996, ripping the title away from the legendary Kawasaki ZX-11. Two years later the title had passed to the Suzuki Hayabusa. Nonetheless the Blackbird has earned a solid reputation as a powerful, fast, smooth and very reliable sport-touring motorcycle. As an example of its reliability, Dale Wilson rode a Blackbird 1500+ miles/day for seven consecutive days in late spring of 2007, setting a motorcycle endurance record. The Blackbird name is an obvious nod to the Lockheed SR-71 aircraft. [http://www.siue.edu/~jvotsmi/votspicts/motorcycle_picts/super_blackbird.jpg]

Production of the Blackbird began in 1996 and halted in late 2007. The Blackbird was last imported to North America in 2003. Major changes to the Blackbird were introduced in 1999, when Honda switched from carburetion to PGM fuel injection. Many other modifications were also made in 1999. The 2001 Blackbird received an LCD instrument cluster. Since then, only the color schemes have changed.

The Blackbird was a founding bike in the hyper sport touring niche market. The Kawasaki ZX11 or Honda ST1100 may have been the first. This market has since expanded to include the Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki ZZR1200, Yamaha FJR1300, Kawasaki ZX14 and the redesigned Kawasaki Concours. In the US the CBR1100XX never sold as well as the Suzuki Hayabusa, though its owners all appreciate the smooth elegant lines of the bike and its dual counter balancer shafts which give the Blackbird its exceptional smoothness.

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.

pecifications

;1997 ::;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 shorter 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 taillight 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.:Only available in black, other colours available in the european market.;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.

External links

* [http://www.cbrxx.com/ CBRXX.com] CBRXX.com - The Premier Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Forum
* [http://cbrfan.com/forumdisplay.php?f=26 Honda CBR1100xx Forum] - Honda CBR1100XX Forum - Honda CBR Discussion Board
* [http://www.cbr1100xx.org/ CBR1100XX.org] CBR1100XX Super Blackbird - Online Owners Organization North American Forum
* [http://www.superblackbird.co.uk/ BIRD] Blackbird International Riders Domain - Online Owners Organization UK Site and Forum

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