Honda has updated the CB1000R for 2021, giving its “Neo Sports Café” flagship a slightly new look, a color TFT display and Euro 5 compliance, as well as a Black Edition variant. As of this writing, the new 2021 Honda CB1000R has only been announced for Europe, but we expect a U.S. announcement to come soon.
The updated CB1000R maintains the Neo Sports Café modern-retro aesthetic, with Honda giving it subtle changes that some people may not even notice. The radiator shroud and anodized airbox cover located below the fuel tank’s knee cutouts are new, noticeably smaller than on the previous version and angled forward. The rear aluminum subframe is a slimmer design but it keeps the seat height at the same 32.7 inches as the previous CB1000R.
The most notable design change is the headlight which now slants backward with a horseshoe-shaped LED. The rear lighting gains an emergency stop signal (ESS) function that flashes the hazard lights under sudden hard braking, though it’s unclear if that has been approved for use in the U.S. The CB1000R also gets self-cancelling turn signals that is based on measuring the speed difference between the two wheels rather than a simple timer.
Rounding out the design changes are the new seven-spoke cast aluminum wheels.
The 998cc Inline-Four is relatively unchanged, claiming the same peak performance figures of 143 hp at 10,500 rpm and 76.7 lb-ft. at 8,250 rpm. Honda also modified the inlet valve lift, setting it at 8.3 mm instead of the previous 8.5 mm while the exhaust valve lift remains at 8.1 mm. The PGM-FI settings were updated to help meet Euro 5 standards while smoothing power delivery and response, most noticeably in the 6-8,000 rpm range.
The 4-2-1 exhaust system is mostly unchanged, though for Euro 5 compliance, Honda did replace the O2 lambda sensors with linear air flow sensors in the downpipes to improve measurement accuracy.
The suspension is unchanged from the previous model, with an adjustable Showa Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) unit up front and a Showa rear shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. Likewise, the brakes are unchanged, with dual radial mount four-piston calipers and 310 mm discs up front and a twin-piston caliper with 256 mm disc at the back. The CB1000R comes standard with a two-channel ABS.
Honda replaced the outgoing model’s LCD instruments with a full color 5-inch TFT display. The CB1000R also receives a new Honda Smartphone Voice Control system which connects the bike to smartphones and Bluetooth-compatible headsets. Honda also added a USB socket under the seat for charging phones.
For 2021, Honda is producing a Black Edition CB1000R which comes with Deep Graphite Black paint, several blacked-out components, a quickshifter and a machined CB logo. The regular CB1000R gets three color options: Candy Chromosphere Red, Matt Ballistic Black Metallic and Matt Beta Silver Metallic. U.S. availability remains to be announced.
| 2021 Honda CB1000R Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled DOHC Inline four-cylinder, four valves per cylinder |
| Engine Displacement | 998cc |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 75mm x 56.5mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Max. Power Output | 143 hp at 10,500 rpm (claimed) |
| Max. Torque | 76.7 lb-ft. at 8,250 rpm (claimed) |
| Carburation | PGM-FI |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 4.3 gallons |
| Fuel Consumption | 40.2 mpg (claimed) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Battery Capacity | 12V/8.6AH |
| Clutch Type | Wet, multiplate clutch |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel mono backbone |
| Front Supsension | Showa SFF-BP USD fork |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock (axle travel 5.2 inches) |
| Front Brake | 310mm double disc |
| Rear Brake | 256mm single disc |
| ABS System Type | 2 channel |
| Front Wheel | Cast aluminum |
| Rear Wheel | Cast aluminum |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Instruments | 5” TFT screen |
| Headlight | LED |
| Taillight | LED |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 83.5 inches x 31.1 inches x 42.9 inches |
| Wheelbase | 57.2 inches |
| Rake/Trail | 25°/3.9 inches |
| Seat Height | 32.7 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 inches |
| Kerb Weight | 467 pounds (claimed) |
Become a Motorcycle.com insider. Get the latest motorcycle news first by subscribing to our newsletter here.
The post 2021 Honda CB1000R First Look appeared first on Motorcycle.com.
【Top 10 Malaysia & Singapore Most Beautiful Girls】Have you follow?
