2004 Honda Cbr1000rr High Rear Side Strip View

This revealing image shows the dramatic mass-centralization and weight-forward design scheme Honda incorporated into the CBR. The engine is positioned way forward, while the swingarm/Unit Pro Link rear suspension assembly seems to encompass half of the bike's wheelbase. Wheels are super-light three-spokers, the FI system's dual injectors optimize throttle response, and the ram-air system uses dual stages for forceful midrange and shrieking top end. It all works.

First Ride: 2004 Honda CBR1000RR Motorcycle

This revealing image shows the dramatic mass-centralization and weight-forward design scheme Honda incorporated into the CBR. The engine is positioned way forward, while the swingarm/Unit Pro Link rear suspension assembly seems to encompass half of the bike's wheelbase. Wheels are super-light three-spokers, the FI system's dual injectors optimize throttle response, and the ram-air system uses dual stages for forceful midrange and shrieking top end. It all works. View Related Article