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2004 Honda Cbr1000rr Rear View

<b>Engine: 10 </b>The most&#151and the most ridable<br><b>Drivetrain: 8 </b>Great shifting, but a bit of lash<br><b>Handling: 9 </b>Quick, crisp, stable, reassuring<br><b>Braking: 10 </b>Don't get no better<br><b>Ride: 8 </b>Great balance of carving and compliance<br><b>Ergonomics: 8 </b>Weight is on legs, not wrists<br><b>Features: 8 </b>Electronic steering damper works<br><b>Refinement: 10 </b>The Lexus of literbikes<br><b>Value: 10 </b>World's best, for 11 large<br><b>Fun Factor: 10 </b>The best 153-hp friend you'll ever have<br><b>Verdict: </b>Will the CBR1000RR be king for a day&#151or a year? Only Kawasaki and Yamaha know for sure.
Motorcycle Road Test: 2004 Honda CBR1000RR

Engine: 10 The most—and the most ridable
Drivetrain: 8 Great shifting, but a bit of lash
Handling: 9 Quick, crisp, stable, reassuring
Braking: 10 Don't get no better
Ride: 8 Great balance of carving and compliance
Ergonomics: 8 Weight is on legs, not wrists
Features: 8 Electronic steering damper works
Refinement: 10 The Lexus of literbikes
Value: 10 World's best, for 11 large
Fun Factor: 10 The best 153-hp friend you'll ever have
Verdict: Will the CBR1000RR be king for a day—or a year? Only Kawasaki and Yamaha know for sure.
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