24 Hour Courier Service 07874014305

Honda CBR 1100 Blackbird

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, January 24, 2014 Under: Japanese Motorcycles
Motorcycle makers have always wanted to make the fastest motorcycle on the market. Kawasaki claimed the title in 1990 with its ZZR 1100, and it wasn't until six years later that Honda was able to respond. Placing a 164 bhp engine in an aerodynamic motorcycle weighing 241 kg ( 531 lbs ) resulted in a top speed of 285 km/h ( 177 mph ). However, the Blackbird is also docile, easy to ride at low speed, comfortable, and has surprisingly agile handling. It combines the punch of a boxer with the manners of an English butler and has become a popular motorcycle for two-up sports touring use. Inevitably the Blackbird had a limited life at the top of the performance chart, in 1999 it was overshadowed by the Suzuki Hayabusa.


In : Japanese Motorcycles 

Next post: Matchless G45
Previous post: Ducati 916 SPS

Tags: motorcycles  motorbikes  japanese motorcycles  honda cbr 1100 blackbird   
« Back to posts

Categories

Copyright Spartan Motorcycle Couriers 2013

120 Hume Street, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 3QT, GB | 07874014305