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First Look: Honda's 2006 Streetbikes
9/8/2005
By Kevin Duke
CBR1000RR
Honda's CBR1000RR has been the most user-friendly literbike since its debut in 2004, but changes for '06 should result in a sharper tool without changing it into a twitch monster, even if its changes aren't as extensive as we'd hoped.

Headlining the changes is a revised motor. A new cylinder-head combustion chamber raises the compression ratio from 11.9:1 to 12.2:1, and enhanced porting is claimed to offer more power in its mid and upper ranges. The intake cam receives a new grind intended to boost power up top, and the new intake valves feature a new double-spring design that has helped raise the engine's redline. Better gearbox performance is promised via new tranny gears and new clutch needle bearings.

The CBR was the portliest of literbikes, so Honda trimmed weight wherever possible. The new dual-outlet, stainless steel exhaust system is claimed to offer more power, and its titanium core reduces mass. A new aluminum subframe saves ounces, as does the left-side magnesium engine cover.

Chassis geometry is juggled slightly, with changes intended to make the CBR steer a little more agile. Rake has gone 0.3 degrees steeper (to 23.45 degrees) and trail has been reduced by a scant 2mm. The CBR's wheelbase has been blunted 0.4 inch to 55.2 inches. Front and rear suspensions get tweaked, the front with new damping and the rear with a new linkage for the Unit Pro-Link swingarm. Braking might be a bit better now that Honda has fitted 10mm-larger 320mm front discs.

The general appearance of the RR is similar, but Honda has designed all-new bodywork for a more curvaceous and aggressive look. Also new are the CBR's color schemes; the silver/gray and black/silver look familiar, but a new Candy Blue/Yellow combo brightens up the lineup, and I especially like the new black nose on the red version. You get bonus points if you notice the more comfortable seat foam.

One thing Honda didn't change was the CBR1K's price, stable at $11,299.

 

Ay ya ya ay!!!

That candy blue and yellow color scheme is just not my style. In regards to the bodywork, It might look more more curvaceous and aggressive, but it is not appealing at all. I am not to impressed with the new CBR600RR models either. However, like Genghis said: "no matter what ya think that's why they come in different flavors, something for everybody". With all the respect, I love my Repsol.

Can't wait to see the new Telefonica edition.

 

first looks are never good. anyone see them on showroom floors yet?

 

pics do not do anything until you see it in person, I have a blue and yellow and to me it is the best looking one.

 

You have to see it in person, pics do not do anything. I have a blue and yellow and like it better than the other colors. They are all hot but I like mine, that's my opinion, the blue and yellow rocks.

 

I would have had a resop but it was way over my budget

 

Dude, do you know what year it is?
This was 2 years ago.
Me likes the silver one btw.

 

uhhhmmm.... okay

 

i like the silver one also LOL! if you guys ripped on the 06 this bad what about the ugly new 08? i just got my 06 a few weeks ago brand new. in silver and grey. for 8299 i think it looks great. to bad it is snowing here in ohio now. only got 600 or so miles on it, but i love it so far.

 

[sm=icon_rofl.gif]Nothin like bring old post back from da dead.