The first Blade in 1992 sold not just because it was a cutting-edge sports machine, but also because its civilised. Most people could live with it.
It managed to redefine the sports motorcycle and dominated the market until the launch of the seminal R1 from Yamaha in 1998 and suzuki GSX-R1000 four years later.
These bikes were focussed, fast and manic. The CBR was different. It stayed different and, now, is back on top of the pile. Whereas the GSX-R would drag you behind the bushes and beat you with a big stick, the CBR is more progressive. Its a twirling ballerina with a big, black gun.
Spesifications :
Engine/Transmission
| Engine type: | 998cc liquid cooled inline four-cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke: | 75.0mm x 56.5mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.9.1 |
| Valve Train | DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
| Carburetion | Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with 3-d mapping |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
| Gearbox | 6-speed constant mesh, 1-down 5-up |
| Final Drive | #530 O-ring-sealed chain |
| Transmission | Cassette-type, close-ratio six-speed |
| Rake | 23.75 degrees |
| Trail | 102.0mm (4.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm (55.5 inches |
| Seat Height | 32.5 inches |
| Front brake(s): | Dual full-floating 310.0mm discs with four-piston radial-mounted calipers |
| Rear brake(s): | Single 220.0mm disc with single-piston caliper |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR17 radial |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 190/50-ZR17 radial |
| Front Suspension | 43mm inverted H.M.A.S. cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload, compression and rebound adjustment, 120 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper featuring 13-step preload and stepless compression and rebound damping adjustment, 135 mm travel |
Fuel capacity 18 litres (4.8 gallons, including 1.06-gallon reserve)
