HONDA CBR1100XX is a fast motorcycle for brave people. Honda CBR1100XX - incredible power and dynamic design Honda blackbird
This is a truly legendary motorcycle, which is one of the three fastest and most powerful bikes on the planet. Meet the incomparable "Blackbird" - Starting in 1996, the motorcycle was produced almost unchanged until 2007. Only in 1999, the developers decided to change the carburetor to an injector, and a little later they updated the dashboard.
In fact, this is a classic sports tourist, which is distinguished by a higher landing, the presence of a central step and a softened suspension, which determines its belonging to the sports class.
Briefly about typical questions
Happy owners of the Honda CBR1100XX have heard more than once at gas stations and parking lots typical questions from the category: "What maximum speed?”, “What is the fuel consumption?” and so on. Perhaps it is worth answering them right away in order to have an idea about this powerful and aggressive sports bike, which has long been the dream of extreme riders.
The motorcycle develops power up to 164 hp. from. Once upon a time, models were delivered to Germany, the engine of which contained 152 “horses”. This is more than enough to accelerate the bike to 100 km / h in just 3 seconds.
The unit is capable of speeds up to 300 km / h. They say that maybe more, but on personal experience no one dares to make sure of this yet - after all, this is not a child's speed, therefore it is better to check the statistics for professional racers on high-speed tracks.
Filling and characteristics of the Honda CBR1100XX
The bike is equipped with a six-speed gearbox. The first of them is quite short - only 135 km / h. For reference: for modern analogues, it is almost 180 km / h. The mass of the motorcycle is about 200 kg. The "baby" does not consume so much fuel - when driving slowly in second gear (about 140-170 km / h), the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird "eats" only 7-8 liters.
It is worth saying a few words about shoes. The life of rubber is short. Maximum 15,000 km, provided that it is tourist. Much depends on the style of riding and the conditions of use of the motorcycle. In the event that the tire is sports, a mileage of 5,000 km is the limit after which you can see the threads. A set of tires costs a lot - about 350 euros. After 30,000 km, it is advisable to change the sprocket and chain, and this is another plus of 200 euros. Antifreeze, motor oil, brake fluid, filters and pads - all this must be of high quality and recommended only by the manufacturer. Not cheap, but the savings will cost twice as much.
Bike tuning
In fact, the Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird is good on its own. but craftsmen do not neglect the opportunity to make the appearance even more aggressive and dynamic. Some of the more common improvements include:
- Replacing the windshield with a higher element. This is a very competent tuning, which allows you to make the most comfortable trip at high speed.
- Installing a leather cover on a motorcycle tank looks very stylish and impressive.
- Air outlet replacement.
The bike is just perfect for those who love speed and complete freedom, which is the best feeling on fast lane. The motorcycle behaves confidently on light off-road and instantly reacts to the slightest movement of the pilot.
After buying a motorcycle, you should immediately take care of purchasing high-quality equipment.
Common Problems
Serious "sores" on the motorcycle, fortunately, no. Experienced owners recommend checking the condition of the chain tension every 10,000 kilometers, since the Honda CBR1100XX is equipped with an in-line engine with a timing chain drive. Riding with a convulsing chain will not end in anything good: the minimum is the replacement of the chain and sprocket, and the maximum is the bulkhead of the entire engine.
Used motorcycles with high mileage can "please" bearing problems - they simply start to rattle. Diagnosing the problem is simple - just squeeze the clutch with the engine running. The sound should be gone. Of course, there are no serious reasons for concern. But the problem itself will not be eliminated, and the longer you ignore it, the more problems will appear.
Why is this bike needed?
Honda CBR1100XX is a kind of classic of the sports genre. It is a lifestyle and a way of behaving. Needless to say, how many enthusiastic exclamations are heard by the happy owners of this legendary bike?
The motorcycle is designed to travel long distances. The rugged construction easily accommodates side and rear panniers that mount directly to the body of the bike.
Ergonomics, excellent headwind protection (of course, after tuning), as well as economical fuel consumption and powerful engine- all this in its totality allows you to get incredible pleasure from any trip. Even if it will be a trip to the village to the grandmother. By the way, about the birds. The Honda CBR1100XX is not very fond of easy off-road, let alone serious enduro trails.
Landing and suspension do not have to drive through potholes and broken asphalt. In the city, the motorcycle will also be uncomfortable: rather serious dimensions, solid weight and a small angle of rotation in some situations can lead to dangerous situations.
Where could I buy?
On the territory of the Russian Federation, "thrushes" usually "arrive" from Japan. There are, of course, very rare specimens from the United States and Europe. Most often these are the so-called "gray" models, but you can also find a real "blackbird", which is serviced by official Russian dealers.
In any case, find good model It's easy - just set a goal. The cost of a motorcycle depends on the year of its release, technical condition and characteristics. So, for example, Honda CBR1100XX 1999-2000. will cost about 250,000 rubles. The 2006-2007 bike costs a little more. - about 450,000 rubles.
Hello! Finally, I have matured to write my review about my next pet, I will try to briefly outline my history of choosing this motorcycle, the pros and cons that I noted for myself without being behind the wheel of this wonderful motorcycle for too long. Dade will talk about such a masterpiece of Japanese engineering as Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird. I'll tell you what motorcycles I considered and why they disappeared. Anyone who is interested, welcome under cat.
While operating my Yamaha Virago 1100, I encountered a number of problems when operating this motorcycle on new roads and began to think about a more advanced motorcycle in terms of design. Fortunately, the problems were not technical (in terms of reliability, the motorcycle never let me down) The Virago Liter is an excellent bike, powerful, comfortable, easy to handle and, in general, very reliable. However, structurally it is not designed for speeds above 120, fork offset and thin feathers do not add structural rigidity, if at a speed of 100 km / h in a turn there are deflections of the roadway, then the motorcycle starts to “play”, bringing not very pleasant sensations, backpack rear shock absorbers also does not add stability. Weak brakes are not very efficient at decelerating, strong vibration v-twin does not allow to accelerate the bike more than 180, and there’s nothing to it, in this mode the engine runs at its limit, and I am anxious about mine and I just feel sorry for the old woman, the matter was aggravated by the lack of wind protection and the constant flow of air into the chest due to the chopper landing. All the same, this is more of a pleasure bike, in order to ride 90-120 with a long-haired beauty behind her back and admire the surrounding landscapes. In general, all these moments pushed me to search for another motorcycle. But how do you find a replacement? What to take in return, what would be to those qualities that you like to add those qualities that are not enough? - eternal questions when choosing a new motorcycle. Looking ahead, I’ll say that, as far as possible, I try to find my way in the motorcycle theme, try diverse bike models and, in the end, come to what really brings pleasure))
I will immediately warn you that my opinion is a subjective view that does not pretend to be axioms, based on what I managed to find on the net and what people told me. I will immediately draw the attention of fans of those motorcycles that I did not choose, so as not to cause an uproar, ALL THESE MOTORCYCLES WORTH ATTENTION models, I do not provoke holivars and hondosrach.))
The main selection criteria were a sufficiently large weight, good wind protection and good engine torque, with good traction throughout the range. There were also 4 models to choose from, Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace, Suzuki RF 900, Honda VFR 800 and of course the legendary Honda CBR1100 sports tour.
All motorcycles are not very bad, but they have a number of both disadvantages and advantages, I will try to briefly summarize these models.
Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
The Thunder Ace, as it is called, has a very modern look, despite the fact that the motorcycles of this model are quite old, the designers tried ahead. ABOUT driving performance I can’t judge objectively, because did not go, but the information that I found on him made me refuse to buy.
Pros: Modern appearance, looks great (especially in red and white coloring), they say that the motor has the best wind protection in the class, and this is guessed by the shape of the front fairing, it looks a little higher than its classmates and is moved forward. The sports component of the motorcycle is more pronounced than the tourist one, the seat with an emphasis on which you can rest against during active driving. The brakes are from P1, and the most important plus is that the motorcycle is not expensive, at the local flea market there were very sane devices in the range of 170-185 thousand, which, you see, is not bad for a full-fledged sports tour.
Now about the cons: To tell the truth, I personally was afraid of the well-known Yamaha oil and fuel appetite, the first generation engines quickly lose compression, the motorcycle engine is of little use for repair, and the waste is very rare for Russia. In addition, at the time of the search for these motorcycles, there were only 2 in the city and their condition was sad.
Suzuki RF 900
A strong middle-aged old man, everything seems to be not bad ...
Pros: for me, the steel frame seemed to be the main plus, but it was heavy, but not as technologically advanced as the same Yamaha delta box, but strong ... Being a witness of how the ear of the slider attachment was torn out after falling on the VFR, I imagined that with a steel frame such will never happen in life.
The engine is a bored 750 from a jixer, it seems reliable motor, however, there is an opinion that an increase in the volume of the reference motor leads to a decrease in the total resource, big tank for 21 liters. The motorcycle pleases with its price, you can find very lively RFs, meet 170 thousand even when buying from an auction, because. power fits into 135 hp. you will not have to pay the extortionate excise duty when importing this device into the Russian Federation.
Cons: It seemed to me that the motorcycle has not enough good torque, and will sag when riding with a passenger, all the same, the volume is up to 1 liter. The archaic design of the rear fairing evokes melancholy ((. An important drawback for a sports tour is the lack of a fuel gauge. There is not much tuning, for some reason the motorcycle is not popular over the hill, although this is undeserved in my opinion, because this is a great option to ride for little money... Well, all the same, I gravitated towards the Honda.))
VFR800 Intercetor
This motorcycle looks great, steers well, the motorcycle is narrow and easily climbs in traffic jams, has a comfortable fit due to high clip-ons. The reliability of the camshaft gear drive in the Honda engine does not raise questions about the reliability of the engine.
Pros: Appearance- the motorcycle is very modern, even those models that were released before 2000 look fresh, the small size of the motorcycle, of course, the legendary reliability of Honda. The cantilever swingarm adds convenience to rear wheel tinning.
Everything would be fine, only after talking with one thrush breeder who had Vyfer, I realized that half measures were useless. As I thought, the guy assured me that the bike is very convenient for the city and one rider, but riding with a passenger and even on the highway is no longer so comfortable, the dynamics noticeably sag, all the same, the engine size affects.
Of the minuses, I would call an atypical arrangement of radiators on the sides ... if you unsuccessfully drop the motor, you can break through the radiator and the motor will lose speed. The B-four and the very engineering of the motorcycle comes down to compactness, which means the difficulty of access for maintenance, although the owners say that with proper experience, access to the motor is provided in just a few minutes. The car is quite expensive, ^ (for a device of 2000-2002 they ask from 230 to 260 kilo rubles, but if the toad doesn’t crush, then you can buy a wonderful motorcycle, even complete with original wardrobe trunks and a trunk. I didn’t want to buy a motorcycle with a fart, I think that the price of a motorcycle should be adequate, because they can lose value very quickly and easily)) Another feature that I did not want to see in my future motorcycle is the VTEC system, I tried to find a motorcycle with even characteristics, without any kicks in the ass and explosions, in corners, and on a straight line, I didn’t need such surprises, especially when the road is far from ideal.
And so I came to the main one - a review of the motorcycle that I bought.
I bought it quite suddenly for myself, at a local bike forum I found a person who imports motorcycles from Japan and it turned out that one of the areas of his work is the import of thrushes))) we exchanged a couple of phrases, people on the forum confirmed his seriousness and I He said that in which case I would buy a mot from him. By the way, I’ll say right away that I didn’t even consider a motorcycle with mileage in Russia and definitely intended to take it from the auction. And so, in November, there was a sudden call from him, he said that 2 motorcycles of interest to me had arrived and I could take a look at them, both motorcycles were good, each in its own way, however, the black one seemed to me as the most successful option when I saw that I thought - must take despite the fact that winter is ahead!))
I chose a motorcycle from several colors, I can say with confidence that the CBR1100XX is good in ANY color, it looks great even white, even red, even metallic gray, even Repsol colors and varnish-strike colors look great.
Of course, palm trees are good, but I live far from Miami Beach, so it was decided to take black, besides, I thought in my heart that Blackbird must be exactly black, preferably matte, like its fast-winged namesake reconnaissance aircraft SR-71…))
The motorcycle turned out to be completely stock, no Japanese-collective farm and tuning, exactly what I was trying to achieve, knowing firsthand that the collective farm and tuning appears, as a rule, as a result of an accident.)
While the winter lasted, the thrush stood sadly in the garage, waiting for warm days. The purchase emptied my pocket and licking my lips at all sorts of goodies for thrushes at foreign auctions, I decided to buy only the bare necessities.
I would like to point out that on this model an insane amount of tuning and useful little things, on Facebook in the thrush group there are photos of motorcycles simply space-tuned with all sorts of lotions, from super-expensive seats, tourist and sports glasses, luggage systems and on-board computers.
But alas, it’s impossible to buy everything and I decided to limit myself to original consumables (which turned out to be cheaper on ebay than in our stores) sliders in front wheel and because I’m already a fan of articulated knee pads, and everyone knows their ability to scratch the gas tank, I needed a gas tank bagster cover, which I got, albeit red, but at a ridiculous second-hand price. from the same ebay.
A little about motorcycle protection - after shoveling a mountain of information on the Internet, looking at photographs of the consequences of falls and still not finding a consensus on whether to put sliders on a thrush or not, I decided to limit myself to a slider in the front wheel, but I did not cling to the frame.
Most of the opinions boil down to the fact that a thrush without sliders tolerates falls better than with sliders, I think this was built constructively, with a good combination of circumstances, a fallen motorcycle can continue to move without breaking the engine cover, and the rear powerful muffler banks will act as protective sliders and change them on a one-sided bank, for this reason, it would not be desirable. In the future, I plan to purchase lever protection and carbon-kevlar engine covers. And in general, it’s reluctant to think about falls on such a motorcycle, these motorcycles are not for falls, but for riding, like golds and Valkyries, thrushes do not fall.)
And so, I smoothly approached the running characteristics. The first thing that catches your eye is the size of the motorcycle, it is huge, looking at it the first question arises - how to manage it?) But contrary to all fears, the motorcycle steers perfectly at any speed. Thanks to the plastic and the muffler spaced 70cm apart, the motorcycle looks very impressive, heavy engine sounds menacing, resonating from the walls of the garage and making its way to the very core. Surprisingly, the motorcycle can be friendly and the power of 164 horses is easily controlled, with a smooth effect on the throttle, if you ride calmly, the bike does not kick or kick, the behavior is predictable. But woe to you if you want to wake up the devil sleeping in the bowels of a hot engine, the speedometer needle instantly turns to 180 and 200, a few seconds and you are already flying faster than the wind, and regardless of the steepness of the ascent and its length. The motorcycle holds the road perfectly, the speed of 120 is not felt at all, just looking at the speedometer and seeing the number 160, you start to think - Oh, where am I flying to and why so fast? and immediately drop to 100-110, this is a very comfortable speed. I accelerated it to 250 as much as possible, it was scary and the straight line was running out, but it feels like the motorcycle still has a sufficient handle and gas reserve, I think that despite its age it will squeeze out about 300, however, on our shit roads such tricks without a steering damper are undesirable. The thrush perfectly enters into turns, falls sideways with the use of counter-steering with a bang. The dynamics are mesmerizing, the moto provokes, definitely, it is faster than any car, always pull yourself up. I recommend that you be very careful traffic situation, because the perception of speed on this bike is different from reality, it seems you are going normally, but there is already a lot on the speedometer. Do not forget that some citizens in canned food think very hard, for them your speed of 180 is beyond comprehension, they simply do not see you, looked in the mirror, cleanly, started maneuvering, and here you are already on your hyper-bike, in your best in case of breaking the pattern and refusing to maneuver, besides, these characters are doing extraneous things while driving, reading books, writing SMS and just chatting on the phone, all this must be taken into account when you have a cannonball between your legs with a frantic thrust and passing cars rush past you a little slower than oncoming ones. In the city, I generally try to drive no faster than traffic, precisely because 80% of them are shell-shocked in canned food. I am glad that the thrush, due to its size, is clearly visible to boxers on the road, from time to time some fall into a stupor and forget that they are driving along main road staring like a rabbit at a boa constrictor.
The fit is sporty, the low clip-ons say that well-developed back and hip muscles are needed, otherwise your shoulders and arms will quickly get tired. By the way, because of such a fit, it is inconvenient to ride in my leather jacket, it greatly hinders movement. Most people ride sport bikes leaning on their hands, which makes them stiff and all vibrations are transmitted through tense claws to the body and motorcycle, when riding a thrush, you should keep your body clasping the motorcycle with your legs and holding the weight of the body due to the back muscles, imagining that in your hands two pickled tomatoes) I confess that after the first couple of trips I felt like after going to the gym, but now everything is fine. The motorcycle allows you to cover long distances at high speed. There is an idea to install clip-ons from VFR800 in order to slightly raise the landing position, there should be no problems with cables and hoses, but this is in the future. The combined brake system works well, on a hard surface the motorcycle effectively slows down, but I still haven’t been able to fully understand this know-how, although I read how it works, I use both brakes out of habit, but there is a feeling of innuendo, misunderstanding of the process so to speak)). I noticed an interesting thing - on the primer near the garages, once I pressed it all the way rear brake and felt how the front wheel was blocked and a few centimeters went skidding, I didn’t really like it, I took note that it’s not advisable to do this. Still, it’s better when separate predictable brakes are at hand, without any innovations such as ABS and CBS, I’m calmer when it’s clear that you’re braking with the rear, but with the front, some kind of devil is sitting in a snuffbox right there and what comes into his head it is not clear)) I can not unambiguously attribute the brakes to either pluses or minuses.
Now a little about the fly in the ointment: The motorcycle is very wide, climbing on it in a narrow aisle is not very convenient, but there is little secret- if the mirror-ears get through, then everything else will also get through. I should note that no matter how I twisted my mirror ears, I never managed to set up a clear view that would suit me, an unpleasant fact - mirrors have dead zones, when rebuilding, you need to be careful, a car traveling in parallel disappears from view. The problem can be solved by spherical mirror stickers.
Before parking a motorcycle, you need to think over the ways of departure, for example, if you put the motorcycle unsuccessfully, say on a good slope, then it will be difficult for you to back away, the motorcycle is designed for tall people, with a height of 182 cm, it’s hard for me to squirm with it back and uncomfortable places, legs up to they get the ground, but pushing the carcass back is already difficult, especially in motorized boots that limit the mobility of the foot. The weight of the motorcycle is large, and I have concerns that the way the motorcycle is turned on the side stand can harm it.
U-turns in a limited space and at near-zero speeds are not his forte, you have to practice backhanging in order to turn around as short as possible, all the same, a sportbike layout, although of course everything comes with experience, it’s worth taking a look at how the Japanese control the thrush on a gymkhane, there is room to grow ... O_o! Z.s. our pits, by the way, would ruin the whole gymkhana for them)))
It’s not very convenient to store it in the garage, putting it along the wall, it’s not very convenient, the car doesn’t fit next to it, the muffler banks again interfere, you have to constantly turn the heavy bike, attaching it diagonally and this Tetris with the car is a little annoying ...
What about running characteristics- I noticed a not very pleasant feature - if at speed the front bounces on bumps, then the vibration is transmitted to the steering wheel and a kind of wobble is obtained that passes in a split second, but leaves an unpleasant aftertaste. Most likely, the installation of a steering damper will help solve the problem. In maintenance, the motorcycle is not to say that it is inconvenient, but it is longer than on road builders, almost any operation entails the removal of plastic, however, access to the same candles seemed to me easier than on Sibikha, of course, for this you have to remove the airbox, but this is done quite easily , the most difficult thing is to remove the muzzle, there is a risk of breaking the mounts that have authenticity and it is not so easy to find a replacement. Carburettors are easier to dismantle than anywhere else, again, issues related to mot maintenance are a matter of experience and getting hands on.
And now, the strongest minus for me - As I said, the motorcycle allows you to get from point A to point B in a matter of minutes, but it really depends on the quality of the roads. By and large, I can’t unleash the potential of this wonderful motorcycle, because it suddenly turned out that I simply had nowhere to go ... 15 minutes and I’m already somewhere near Nadezhdinsk from Vladivostok, and what’s next? in front of the track, behind the track, on the sides of the handrail, where to go next and why? I can’t leave the highway to see the surroundings and sights. outside of it, there are ubiquitous ugly shit roads, so for now I have to use the bird as some kind of attraction for teleportation in space, but this is not quite what I wanted ... Thoughts began to appear about selling the bird, but as soon as you sit on it, these thoughts disappear under the influence of euphoria.))
Recently, I had a trip to Ussuriysk, where we have about 10 km of long-term construction - a very bad site, where there is no asphalt at all, I thought that my thrush would fall apart from these potholes, everything rattled and bounced so terribly, my ass instantly became numb and yearned for Viragov's sofa, I tried to ride standing for some time, it probably looked funny from the side and especially from behind, the posture of cancer does not bring balance and stability in off-road conditions. I concluded that this motorcycle does not tolerate such bullying, I just feel sorry for killing a car on such roads, its element is autobahns and wide highways, and once in Russia, it is probably in a slight bewilderment ...))
I know that a universal motorcycle does not exist, but the search for freedom will most likely continue, some people say that in the end everyone who is looking for will switch to enduro)) Perhaps I will join their ranks sooner or later, but now I am not ready to answer unequivocally, whatever suits me. It is a pity that among Japanese motorcycles there is nothing closely resembling the Triumph Scrambler 900, such a motorcycle would probably satisfy me completely :).
In general, such a review-opinion came out, rather not even a review shared his thoughts on the motorcycle topic within the framework of a sports tourist. To everyone who mastered the text, thank you for your attention, I will be glad to answer questions and read comments.
Reliability
Chassis
Appearance
Comfort
Verdict
Blackbird can be safely called a high-class means of transportation. It's perfect for summer travel. good roads. It is comfortable both with moderate city driving and with development high speed on the freeway. The Blackbird also provides for a second passenger. At the same time, the journey for both the biker and his companion will be comfortable.
The creation of a new motorcycle is dictated by the desire to get ahead and overtake their competitors in business. Honda released a new product in 1996, which was nicknamed "thrush", which was a reference to an American aircraft that can exceed the speed of sound. Drozd was released with a claim to be the fastest motorcycle. Then the title of such was worn by the Kawasaki ZX-11 motorcycle. Honda managed to win the title for two years, and then Suzuki with their GSX1300R Hayabusa moved Honda. Later this will become interesting fact in motorcycle history.
Specifications
Blackbird is a powerful and beautiful motorcycle, accelerating up to 287 km / h per hour with a weight of 259 kg. Fuel consumption is 7.3 liters per 100 km. Technical features motorcycles are described in detail on the thematic forum - http://cbr1100xx.ru/.
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Type | 16-valve, in-line, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC |
| Working volume, cm3 | 1284 |
| Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm | 78x67.2 |
| Compression ratio | 9,6: 1 |
| Maximum power, kW | 111.8 kW (152 hp) at 9500 rpm |
| Maximum torque, Nm | 117 at 6000 rpm (95/1/EC) |
| Idling, rpm | 1000 |
| Oil tank, l | 4 |
| Fuel system | |
| Supply system | PGM-FI electronic injector |
| Choke diameter, mm | 36 |
| Air filter | paper, cartridge type |
| Capacity fuel tank, l | 21 (including 4.5 liter reserve fitted with warning light) |
| electrical system | |
| Ignition | computer-controlled digital transistorized ignition system with electronic control ignition advance |
| Ignition advance angle | 1° BTDC ( idling) ~ 46° BTDC (at 3500 rpm) |
| Type of candles used | DPR8EA9 (NGK), X24EPR-U9 (ND) |
| Starter | electric |
| Battery | 12 V / 12 Ah |
| Alternator power, W | 420 |
| front lighting | 12V 55W x 1 (low) / (far) 60W x 1 |
| Transmission | |
| Type | 5 speed |
| Clutch | multi-disc, in oil bath |
| clutch drive | hydraulic |
| Initial gear ratio | 1,652 (76/46) |
| Final drive ratio | 2,167 (39/18) |
| Frame | |
| Type | 2-spar steel tube |
| Chassis | |
| Dimensions, mm | 2220 x 790 x 1215 |
| Wheel base, mm | 1510 |
| Pitch angle | |
| telescopic fork | 25° |
| Tire contact patch width, mm | 99 |
| Turning radius, m | 2,7 |
| Seat height, mm | 790 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 135 |
| Dry weight, kg | 236 |
| Curb weight, kg | 264 (front 130, rear 134) |
| Maximum load capacity, kg | 188 |
| Maximum curb weight, kg | 452 (front 176, rear 283) |
| Suspension | |
| Front | 43mm telescopic cartridge fork with adjustable compression and rebound, 120mm travel |
| Behind | traditional 2-way shock with 5 spring settings, 116mm travel |
| wheels | |
| Front | |
| Behind | 5-star, cast aluminum, U-section |
| Rim Size: | |
| front | 17M/C x MT3.50 |
| behind | 17M/C x MT3.50 |
| Tire size: | |
| front | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) |
| behind | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Tire pressure, kPa: | |
| front | 250 |
| behind | 290 |
Price
The cost of a motorcycle will depend on the year of manufacture and its technical condition. A model without a run in the CIS can be bought from an intermediary for $ 5,000 dollars. In a company store, a bike will cost $ 8,000-8,500 dollars.
tuning
Thrush, like many iconic motorcycles, over the years of its existence has seen different tuning options. A lot of personalized accessories have been released on the motorcycle, such as:
- personalized handles;
- leather pad on the tank;
- various forms and seating options;
- high windshield;
- brake fluid reservoir caps.
And these are only factory tuning options. As for the garage craftsmen and custom workshops, they have seen quite a few thrushes. There are also turbocharged versions with an extended pendulum made for drag competitions. They also made street versions for aggressive city driving.
Repair
Justifiably bears the title of the most reliable motorcycle in the sport class. Thrush engines are among the first to reach 500,000 km space for a motorcycle.
Repair does not cause difficulties, the engine is rather "clumsy" and has no unpleasant surprises. Plus, the motorcycle, due to its age, has already been well studied, it is much easier to predict the outcome of troubles and immediately fix them.
Comparison with analogues
Thrush's main competitors in the class are: Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa and Kawasaki ZZR 1100. The criterion for all disputes among these motorcycles is top speed, and here the thrush has a middle position.
In terms of reliability, the Kawasaki was not very reliable and had transmission problems; Suzuki had his sores, but not so significant; Drozd proved to be surprisingly resourceful and reliable.
Later, the thrush earned a strong "people's" authority, and became a much more popular and used motorcycle, unlike its competitors.
Owner Review
The blackbird is a sports touring bike that can reach very high speeds. At first, any owner of this miracle motorcycle (including me) will enjoy unrealistic speed and a soft landing. The thrush has some drawbacks (for example, a low windshield), but correct tuning effectively eliminates them. That's why I choose the Blackbird!
Where could I buy
List official dealers motorcycles in Moscow:
Verdict
Blackbird can be safely called a high-class means of transportation. It is ideal for summer travel on good roads. It is comfortable both with moderate city driving and with the development of high speed on the freeway. The Blackbird also provides for a second passenger. At the same time, the journey for both the biker and his companion will be comfortable.
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HISTORY. Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird replaced the outdated CBR 1000 F, produced since 1987. "Drozd" received a 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine, structurally similar to its predecessor, with a volume of 1137 cm3 (against 998 in the previous model), the motorcycle became more powerful by 34 hp. and lighter by 10 kg due to the spatial aluminum frame. From its predecessor, he inherited a combined braking system, which appeared on the CBR 1000 F in 1992. The front brake discs have increased to 310 mm in diameter, the rear discs have remained the same size - 256 mm. With increased speed, effective deceleration is provided by Nissin three-piston calipers and the DCBS system.
For 11 years - and that is how long the Drozd lasted on the assembly line - it was seriously modernized only once, in 1999. The motorcycle received a number of design changes, in particular, a different fuel injection system. The volume of the gas tank has increased from 22 to 24 liters, the oil cooler has become lower and wider, instead of nine clutch discs, there are seven, the interior of the “tail” has been redrawn to take into account new wires. In addition, with the advent of the inertial boost system, the air filter housing has changed. Outwardly, the injector "Drozd" is easy to recognize by its "two-story" rear light, alternator and clutch covers painted in grey colour and the absence of grids on the openings of the air ducts under the headlight.
In 2001, the motorcycle received a new dashboard. A huge analog speedometer, marked up to 320 km / h, as well as temperature and fuel level sensors were replaced with digital indicators, the arrow remained only in the one that moved to the middle dashboard tachometer.
1999. The Drozd engine received a fuel injection system and inertial inflation.
1999. The Drozd engine received a fuel injection system and inertial inflation.
WHY? Primarily for long trips. Well-thought-out ergonomics, good wind protection and a powerful engine will make long-range combat pleasant and easy. Only broken asphalt can overshadow the trip: neither landing nor suspension for driving through potholes are available. In the city, the wide “Drozd” has a hard time, a modest steering angle and considerable weight significantly interfere with crawling along the aisle. Fuel is added to the fire by a fan that turns on frequently, blowing hot air right into the rider's legs.
WHERE TO LOOKING FOR? Thrushes come to Russia mainly from Japan. There are specimens from America and Europe. In addition to "gray" motorcycles, you can find "Drozd", bought and serviced from Russian "officials", but such options are rare. In any case, it will not be difficult to choose a good device; there are plenty of offers for both carburetor and injection models.
PRICES. The years take their toll, and the CBR 1100 XX is no longer the fastest, most powerful and modern motorcycle. For a live copy of 1997-2000, they ask from 220 to 300 thousand rubles, and the price tag for a motorcycle of 2006-2007. it may well exceed 500 thousand rubles.
CHOICE. This motorcycle has no serious sores. But, like most in-line motors with a timing chain drive, you should pay attention to the condition of the chain tensioner. On Drozd, it breaks down about once every 10 thousand km. Riding with a beating chain does not bode well, at least - the replacement of the chain and dampers, and the maximum - engine overhaul - it's even scary to imagine. The motor should run smoothly, without extraneous ringing and clatter.
In some specimens with high mileage, the bearing in the clutch basket begins to rattle. In order to make sure that it is really him, the clutch should be squeezed out with the engine running - the sound should disappear. You should not be afraid of this, the basket will delight with its roar in neutral for more than one season, but you need to keep this in mind, and slowly set aside a coin to replace a tired part.
Triangular progression linkage plates rear suspension on our roads are destroyed over time, so you should pay attention to their condition and, if necessary, replace them with new ones - original or reinforced.
pay attention to brake hoses and supports. Quite often on sale there are instances with an open braking system. They open both here and behind the hillock. You can get rid of such “tuning” only if, as in the original design, two brake pipes are connected to the caliper (from one brake machine), or one, and the second is closed with the first short jumper tube. If the hole for the second brake pipe just plugged with a bolt, most likely a hole was drilled from the inside of the caliper connecting the first and third pistons to the second, which makes it impossible to return to the original scheme.
It is also useful to check if all the external screws securing the plastic are in place. Usually they are lost when removing the fairing or unscrewed on the go if they are not tightened well. On specialized forums, these parts are in a terrible shortage, and are very expensive to order.
The weak points of the front fairing are under the brackets for attaching the mirrors. As a rule, cracks form there from falls and other unnatural influences.
TUNING. On the standard Drozd, the first thing they do is change the native windshield to a higher one, since there is plenty to choose from. The cost of a Chinese noname is about 1500 rubles, a touring windshield from famous brand- up to 6-7 thousand rubles. “Hot” pens, for example, from Oxford (3500–4500 rubles), will be useful on a long distance. Both in the city and on the highway, a central case, for example, from Givi or Kappa, will come in handy. A set with mounts and a platform will cost 10-15 thousand rubles. Fans of particularly long trips can expand the cargo potential of Drozd with side cases of the same brands, universal side bags will become a more budgetary alternative to them. A tank bag, again universal (2-4 thousand rubles), will add completeness to the picture.
Heavy native mufflers can be replaced with lighter and louder direct currents, the price for a name starts from 6-8 thousand rubles, for the "ends" from "Akrapovic" or "Two Brothers" you will have to pay 15-25 thousand rubles. It is necessary to approach the replacement of the standard issue thoughtfully, weighing all the pros and cons: the native stainless steel “cans” work like sliders when they fall, taking a hit on themselves and saving the steps, and a particularly loud forward flow on a long journey will become an additional irritant.
If you still decide to install a forward flow, you should also think about the filter zero resistance, a set of needles and jets for the carb one, and a Dinojet power commander for the injector Drozd.
But the scope for tuning does not end there either, there are many spare parts for sale, such as a leather cover for the tank, an extension cord front fender, hugger, engine cover protectors, gel seat, progressive fork springs and other nice little things.
Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird: sports touring, 164 hp, 1996-2007, 220-500 thousand rubles.
Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird: sports touring, 164 hp, 1996-2007, 220-500 thousand rubles.
In 2001, a more modern instrument panel appeared on the motorcycle, an error indicator for the FI injection system was added.
In 2001, a more modern instrument panel appeared on the motorcycle, an error indicator for the FI injection system was added.
Estimated cost of consumables and spare parts, rub. |
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| Name | original spare parts | Non-original spare parts |
| Oil filter | 700 | 350 |
| Air filter | 1 700 | 1 200 |
| Front brake pads, 2 pcs. | 1 700 | 1 300 |
| Rear brake pads, 2 pcs. | 1 800 | 1 300 |
| Chain and stars set | 17 000 | 11 500 |
| Timing chain tensioner | 2 000 | - |
| Timing chain guide | 1 500 | - |
| pad valve cover | 2 000 | - |
| clutch basket | 13 500 | n.a. |
| Fork seals and boots | 2 400 | 1 500 |
COMPETITORS.
Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa: 1999 - 2007, 260-400 thousand rubles.
The CBR 1100 XX Blackbird appeared in 1996, replacing the obsolete Honda CBR1000F. The purpose of this bike was Honda's desire to give Kawasaki a fitting answer to its flagship sport touring Kawasaki ZX-11 (ZZR1100). At that time, the Kawasaki ZX-11 was considered the fastest in the world. However, with the release of "Drozd" (this is the name that the Honda CBR1100XX received), the situation changed - the Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird set a new speed record for mass-produced motorcycles - 287.3 km / h. The leadership lasted only 2 years and ended with the release of the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa model, which already showed 312 km/h. But even Hayabusa could not match the Kawasaki ZZR 1400, launched in 2005 and still the leader in the hyper-sport motorcycle class.
The main feature of the Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird is a specially designed 4-cylinder inline engine liquid cooling, with a volume of 1137 cubic meters. see, issuing 152-164 hp (depending on the year of manufacture) power and 119-124 Nm of torque (depending on the year of manufacture). The maximum performance of the motor is achieved at 6000-9500 rpm.
Other features of the Honda CBR 1100 XX include an aluminum space frame, hydraulic clutch, adjustable suspensions, a 6-speed gearbox, an inertial boost system (since 1999) and a combined brake system.
The Honda CBR1100XX model was actively supplied to the markets of Europe and the USA, so a large number of used motorcycles come from there. The Honda CBR1100XX was produced until 2007, after which it was discontinued. Models were delivered in the USA until 2003.
In 1999, based on the Honda CBR1100XX, the naked Honda X11 (Honda CB1100SF) was created, which was produced until 2001.
The main competitors of the Honda CBR1100XX in the class:
- Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 / Kawasaki ZZR1200
- Kawasaki ZX-12R
- Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa
Brief history of the model
- 1996 - start of production and sales of the Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird.
- 1998 - The thermostat housing is changed.
- 1999 - first major update Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird. The model receives electronic injection PGM-FI fuel (instead of carburetors), an inertial boost system (which made it possible to increase the maximum power to 164 hp), a reconfigured combined brake system (better distribution of forces between the front and rear circuits), a 24-liter fuel tank (instead of 22 liters ), a more massive oil cooler, 7 clutch discs (instead of 9). Starting this year, the motorcycle produces 164 hp. power and 124 Nm of torque.
- 2001 - dashboard becomes electronic, the shape of the windshield changes for greater comfort at high speeds.
- 2002 - reconfiguration of the injection system for new environmental emission standards. Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird models put out 152 hp this year. power and 119 Nm of torque.
- 2003 is the last year of official sales in the USA.
- 2005 - fuel tank capacity is 23 liters (instead of 24 liters).
- 2007 is the last year of production and official sales of the Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird.
Specifications
| Model | Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird |
| Motorcycle type | sports tourist |
| Year of issue | 1996-2007 |
| Frame | aluminum spatial |
| engine's type | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 1137 cu. cm. |
| Bore/Stroke | 79mm x 58mm |
| Compression ratio | 11,0:1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | carburetors, 4x 42mm Keihin (since 1999 - PGM-FI injector) |
| Ignition type | digital transistor |
| Max power | 164 HP at 10,000 rpm (before 1999 and after 2002 - 152-153 hp) |
| Max Torque | 124 Nm at 7250 rpm (before 1999 and after 2002 - 119 Nm) |
| Transmission | 6 speed |
| type of drive | chain |
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire size | 180/55ZR17 |
| Front brakes | 2 x 310mm discs, 3-piston calipers (combined) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc 256mm, 3-piston caliper (combined) |
| Front suspension | 43mm HMAS telescopic cartridge fork (adjustable), 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link progression monoshock (adjustable), 120mm travel |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm |
| seat height | 810 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h | 2.8 sec |
| Max Speed | 303 km/h |
| Gas tank capacity | 24 l (before 1999 - 22 l, since 2005 - 23 l) |
| Motorcycle weight | 223 kg - dry 254 kg - curb |
Fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption of the Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird is:
- at a speed of 100 km / h - 5.3 liters per 100 km
- at a speed of 180 km - 7.8 liters per 100 km
- average consumption on the highway - 5.9 liters per 100 km
Price
Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird price in good technical condition, without a run in the Russian Federation is from $ 3500-4500. The cost of models with mileage in the Russian Federation starts from 170,000 rubles.
Video
- Review and test drive of the Honda CBR 1100XX motorcycle
- Motorcycle review Honda CBR 1100XX
Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird (Blackbird)- is a sports motorcycle built by Honda. Honda CBR 1100 XX combines great power and high comfort, reliability, quality. Production of the Honda CBR 1100 XX began in 1996 and the model is still in production.
From the speed that is able to develop CBR1100XX Super Blackbird, is breathtaking. Traveling on the freeway becomes like a gunshot.
CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as if hovering over the road. Bends of mountain tracks under the wheels of a motorcycle merge into a straight line. The streamlined body of the Blackbird is protected by a 1100cc 4-stroke engine located underneath, which allows it to develop tremendous speed. Lightweight and very strong, die-cast aluminum frame with a matt black finish, adjustable suspension Super Sports class and obedient ABS braking contribute excellent handling and precise control over the motorcycle when engaging in sports tourism. Whether you're aiming to break the sound barrier or cruising quietly without shifting higher than second gear, the Super Blackbird will provide the highest possible comfort and flawless performance. smooth ride at any speed. Sit in his seat, turn on the ignition, and you may never want to stop again.
Honda CBR 1100 XX (Blackbird)
