CB1000r in USA for 2011?

[ekovach]

Originally Posted by mambomonster

Another option: Buy used or leftover new FZ1 cheap and make it naked. It's already semi-naked but you can buy the parts for the European FZ1N conversion. Step by step instructions with pics on the FZ1 forum. Exhaust and tuning get 140HP. I had a gen 1 FZ1 for years but sold it and tried the more practical 919 as a commuter (lighter, better mileage, cool CB classic look, etc). I still like the Yammies though!

I like that black one. Looks wise, it's way better then the CB1000R. How does it stack up performance wise?

[jclong74]

Originally Posted by Ottawa919

Jclong - don't you realize that I'm just trying to maintain the illusion that I don't like and want this bike!!

I read up too and most are getting 120-125 with no cat, replaced "can" and a pc, like you say.

I see now I guess it comes down to preference. I love mine, I have not seen any comparisons but I know it is hands down better than the 919. I can't speak to the passanger accomidations but they apper slim. I guess if folks are looking to upgrade the 9er there are better options out there but I bleed Honda so it really was my one thought, plus I think it is badass!! Thats my 2 cents.

drewvir said

i can't pay $1k more than the z1000(which won bike of the year by a couple of mags) and then get my ass handed to me by everything except rebels.

I guess I'm a terrible rider then because today I got my ass handed to me by my buddy on his DRZ, but he has been racing for many years & runs expert class at track days. Maybe I could have beat him if I had the z1000 instead of the CB

[drewvir]

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I guess I'm a terrible rider then because today I got my ass handed to me by my buddy on his DRZ, but he has been racing for many years & runs expert class at track days. Maybe I could have beat him if I had the z1000 instead of the CB [/QUOTE]

but that's a 400 not a 250 oh and i doubt it :lol

[Farab]

Originally Posted by mdtoney

I was really excited when it was first released, but now I'm just disappointed. It has updated brakes and suspension over the 919, but the styling is clearly not for everyone, and the engine is a major letdown. I just saw a dyno chart that showed 108.53hp / 64.3lb-ft torque. I had my 919 dyno tuned last summer and after cleaning up the fueling, my chart reads 105.16hp / 66.16lb-ft torque. The only mods I have are slip-ons and PC III. I already upgraded my suspension and brakes. If I'm going to spend $10K-$12K on a new bike I want it to be bigger and badder, not just a re-styled version of what I already have.
Honda de-tuned The CB1000R WAY too much. Honda CB1000R Horsepower and Torque Dyno - Heed 505 - Motorcycle USA

I REALLY want to like this bike, but I predict a sales failure.

My sentiments exactly. Especially when you start comparing the basic power to weight ratio. However, try to get some seat time if you can on a CB1R.

I was given a CB1R on a Saturday afternoon (built up quite a good relationship with the dealer over a few years)
and was told to drop it off at lunch time on the Monday.

I tried liking this bike to the point of justifiying the more than 100% trade in over the value of my 3 year old 919. I did a LOT of back to back riding between the 919 and the CB1R (my Dad has a 919 as well, so I hopped off the Cb1R and straight onto his a few times).

I so much wanted the CB1R, but just could not sign on the dotted line (had/have sufficient funds set aside and available). The difference in price was no where near the difference in performance for basically the same thing in a prettier dress.

I'd still gladly reconsidering getting one, when I can pick one (maybe a near new used one) up at a price that makes sense.

[Farab]

The FZ1N is a beautifull bike.
They are terribly scarce over here, well, you definately don't see them very often. I may have seen maybe 2 or 3 in the last few years. In the end they got them in from Australia per order (I see its no longer available).

Similar as per the CB1R, I think poor sales could be contributed to the pricing that was out of wack .
Pricing was pretty much up there/on par with 1L super sports bikes.