Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 2006 Model

[Bombardel]

Honda fans are not being left out of the loop when it comes to updates for 2006 with the CBR1000RR Fireblade receiving a host of changes for the new model year.

 

The Fireblade genesis began in 1992 with the original CBR900RR and has steadily grown over the years through 919, 929 and 954cc examples before the introduction of the full litre capacity CBR1000RR in 2004.

 

The keyword in the makeover for 2006 seems to be aggression as all new bodywork design certainly gives the machine a much more forward and menacing stance. Gone is the somewhat slab sided look of the two piece lower side fairings which are replaced with a much smaller and more angular two-piece design with a more vertical sweeping join rather than the previous straight join. The new design shows off more of the right hand engine cover and also more of the header down tubes which help the machine to look much more racy. Honda also claim that the new design helps to isolate radiated exhaust heat from the rider better than before. Compared to the 2005 model, the nose of the 2006 machine also looks to project a little further forward, the upper cowling on the leading edges of the screen is more flared and the fairing lower does not extend as far to the rear. Rounding out the aesthetic changes is a switch in colour of the radial brake mounts and fork lowers to black from the previous bronze colour found on the 2005 model.

 

Honda isn’t just window dressing their flagship sportsbike however as there are also many changes under the skin of the sexier new bodywork that aim to add more excitement to the Fireblade.

 

A new cylinder head is claimed to boost power throughout the rev range along with new intake valves actuated by a more aggressive camshaft profile pushing through new double valve springs that replace the single coil items on the previous model. The ram-air intake and exhaust systems have also been made freer flowing. The compression ratio has risen from 11.9:1 to 12.2:1 due to slightly smaller combustion chambers in the new head and the redline has also been moved further up the rpm scale from 11650 to 12200rpm. The crankshaft is also stronger thanks to the use of a stronger new steel alloy while the camshafts have had 450g shaved through the use of thinner shaft walls. The fuel injection system has been recalibrated to suit the changed engine characteristics and Honda are claiming a 3.4% increase in maximum power as a result of the changes which should add an extra healthy kick in the pants to the Fireblade’s top end howl. The final drive ratio has also been changed to suit the higher revving engine with a 42 tooth rear sprocket replacing the previous 40 tooth item and an improved cush drive system has been employed.

 

Other detail changes inside the crankcases are to enhance durability with new gears for the six-speed cassette gearbox while the clutch now rides on new needle bearings that Honda claim enhance engagement feel for fast getaways.

 

Helping to harness the increased go is a small boost in the already formidable braking power with the front disc rotors growing 10mm to a full 320mm. Performing the clamping duties once again are a pair of four-piston Tokico calipers. A reduction in disc rotor width from 5mm to 4.5mm helps to offset the extra mass gained by moving to a larger diameter. The rear caliper is smaller and lighter than before.

 

The suspension has also gone under the microscope with new valving front and rear while the Pro-Link shock also scores a revised linkage to aid traction. The 2006 model now rolls on a reduced wheelbase with the swingarm now 5mm shorter and a slightly steeper steering head angle (rake) helping to lessen the trail figure from 102 down to 100mm. These changes add up to a reduction in wheelbase from 1410 to 1400mm.

 

The exhaust system has come in for plenty of attention with 600 grams shaved from the pipes, 480g from the servo controlled exhaust valve and an extra 380g trimmed from the muffler. The previous three-piece rear muffler shield is now a one-piece moulded resin shroud.

 

Claimed dry weight has only dropped a couple of kilograms with Honda specifications putting the 2006 model 3kg lighter than before at 176kg which along with the 3.4% boost in power provides a 3.3% increase in the overall power-to-weight ratio. Other areas of weight saving not mentioned previously include a lighter ECU, radiator, hoses and a new magnesium generator cover.

 

Racetrack performance is not the only area that Honda have addressed for 2006 as they have also provided a denser seat foam.

 

Traditionally Honda has not released their new year sportsbikes until late in the first quarter of that year and that history will probably repeat itself here. However they are certainly making sure that they shift plenty of 2005 model Fireblades in the meantime with some dealers already cutting more than 15% off the retail price of the current model.

 

SPECS

2006 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

Engine: 998cc, Liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke

Bore x Stroke: 75 x 56.5mm

Compression: 12.2:1

Induction: PGM-DSFI fuel injection, 4 x 44mm throttle bodies

Starter: Electric

Transmission: Six speed

Primary Reduction Ratio: 1.604 (77.48)

1st Gear: 2.538 (33/13)

2nd Gear: 1.941 (33/17)

3rd Gear: 1.578 (30/19)

4th Gear: 1.380 (29/21)

5th Gear: 1.250 (25/20)

6th Gear: 1.160 (29/25)

Final Reduction Ratio: 2.625 (42/16)

Final Drive: Chain

Wheelbase: 1,400mm

Dimensions (L x W x H): 2030 X 720 X 1118mm

Seat Height: 820mm

Dry Weight: 176kg

Fuel Capacity: 18 litres

Tyres: Front _ 120/70-17; Rear _ 190/50-17

Suspension: Front _ Fully adjustable 43mm cartridge forks; Rear _ Fully adjustable single shock

Brakes: Front _ 320mm floating discs, radial mount Tokico four-piston calipers; Rear _ 220mm single disc, single piston caliper

Price: TBC

Warranty: Two years, unlimited kilometres

[MVTarts]

II super, s-a mai postat despre subiect, dar te rog frumos (asa in sens amical) daca ai fi putut si sa-l traduci inainte sa-l postezi textul de mai sus, mii de multumiri

[reptile]

Arata super fireblade-ul si vad ca i-au adus ceva imbunatatiri

 

@MVTarts te descuri greu cu engleza?

[MVTarts]

las mah ca orice om care se respecta stie engleaza...dar...noah totusi, forumul e ptr romani si se scrie in lb oficiala a acestei tari

 

Oricum, frumos modelul de la Honda, dar totusi Yamaha e mai langa sufletul meu

[Bombardel]

las mah ca orice om care se respecta stie engleaza...dar...noah totusi, forumul e ptr romani si se scrie in lb oficiala a acestei tari

 

Oricum, frumos modelul de la Honda, dat ottusi Yamaha e mai langa sufeltu meu

bah sorry dar asa imi era o lene sa si respir dapai sa mai traduc si alea 10 mii de pagini

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