The epitome of Honda’s “Total Control” philosophy, the CBR1000RR combines light weight and maneuverability with optimal power. With a racing pedigree like few others, this superbike excels in the most competitive environments while also appealing to discriminating motorcyclists who demand the highest possible performance from their daily rider.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2025 Honda CBR1000RR: BOTH POWER AND SIMPLICITY.
Introducing the 2025 Honda CBR1000RR…
Precision meets power. The 2025 Honda CBR1000RR, with its refined chassis and one-of-a-kind engine, is your ultimate ride—smooth enough for daily commutes, yet fierce on the track. This bike doesn’t insulate you from the experience; it amplifies it. The spectacular inline-four flat-crank engine delivers visceral, analog power that thrills. Featuring Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), dual-stage fuel injection, and an assisted slipper clutch, it’s designed for maximum performance and control. Aerodynamic bodywork not only looks spectacular but works even better. For 2025, enjoy updated graphics in a new stunning Pearl White color.
The epitome of Honda’s “Total Control” philosophy, the CBR1000RR combines light weight and maneuverability with optimal power. With a racing pedigree like few others, this superbike excels in the most competitive environments while also appealing to discriminating motorcyclists who demand the highest possible performance from their daily rider. The CBR1000RR guaranteeing superior performance, feel and feedback at local track days, amateur road races or twisty canyon roads.
2025 Honda CBR1000RR Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Base Features
- 1000cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine
- Assisted slipper clutch
- Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
- Honda Electronic Steering Damper
- Twin-spar aluminum chassis
- Slim ergonomics
- Dual Stage Fuel Injection
2025 Honda CBR1000RR Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
PERFORMANCE
HI-PERFORMANCE FOUR-CYLINDER ENGINE
Featuring high-compression pistons, the CBR1000RR revs like only a flat-plane inline-four can. It also makes ten horsepower more than our previous generation CBR10000RR.
DUAL-STAGE FUEL INJECTION
The CBR1000RR features two sets of injectors per cylinder for both low- and high-rpm performance, instantaneous high-rpm response and great low-rpm metering and clean running. Refined EFI settings make the engine even more manageable, with smoother throttle response specifically at smaller throttle openings.
Honda ELECTRONIC STEERING DAMPER
Most steering dampers only sense handlebar-deflection speed. The Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) is way more sophisticated. It also detects vehicle speed, and adjusts damping proportionally. That helps maintain low-speed maneuverability while providing excellent, predictable high-speed handling.
Honda SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL
With Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), we’ve got your back, but you’re in control. Here’s how it works: The system automatically adjusts engine power to optimize torque at the rear wheel, reducing rear-wheel slip. You get your choice of five power curves, ten torque-control levels, three engine-braking levels, and now three selectable levels of wheelie control so it’s easier than ever to dial in your bike at the track or for your favorite weekend ride.
THROTTLE BY WIRE
The CBR1000RR’s throttle-by-wire system works in concert with our Honda Selectable Torque Control. With the two, you get your choice of three engine power-delivery modes, plus two which you can custom program yourself.
HANDLING
LIGHTWEIGHT SUB-FRAME
The CBR1000RR’s subframe further refines our mass centralization efforts. Light is always right, and this is the lightest CBR1000RR we’ve ever produced.
SLIMMER ERGONOMICS
The CBR1000RR is much slimmer than previous generations in the tank/seat junction area, and also in the upper cowl (more than 24mm trimmer). This improves aerodynamics, and the narrow tank makes it easier for the rider to tuck in out of the wind.
ENGINEERING
THIN FILM TRANSISTOR DISPLAY
Thin Film Transistor (TFT) means an instrument display that’s lighter and easier to read than previous LCD designs.
ASSISTED SLIPPER CLUTCH
Superbikes can deliver a great deal of back-torque through the driveline, upsetting the handling—not the CBR1000RR models. Its Honda-designed assisted slipper clutch is the same type used on our MotoGP bikes. The design does away with the need for heavy clutch springs, ensuring full power transmission with smooth shifting and a light clutch pull at the lever.
EFFICIENT RADIATOR DESIGN
Almost an inch narrower than our previous generation CBR1000RR, the radiator features a high-density core. Plus, it tucks in tighter and cools just as efficiently.
DESIGN
FULL LED LIGHTING PACKAGE
Headlights, taillights, turn signals—with the CBR1000RR it’s all done with lightweight, efficient, cool LEDs that provide excellent illumination and visibility.
ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
Renowned for its user-friendly performance, the CBR1000RR’s 998cc inline four-cylinder engine features modern technologies like Diamond-Like Carbon coating (DLC) and magnesium covers. Honed through years of racing, where control is key, the powerplant combines high engine speeds with a tractable power curve that suits city streets and canyons just as well as track-day riding.
- Valve lift and timing optimized for high engine speeds, with a peak of 13,000 rpm.
- Thickness of different areas of pistons are optimized for minimum weight, and compression ratio is 13.0:1.
- Piston rings have DLC coating for a superb sealing property.
- Air-intake duct and air box design minimizes air resistance. High fuel-discharge pressure promotes fuel atomization and maximizes combustion efficiency, while throttle response is maximized by intake funnels with a slash-cut design.
- Magnesium construction of the oil pan and ignition cover contribute to a low engine weight.
- Slipper clutch has a low clutch-spring load. Die-cast aluminum assist cams (transmitting & receiving) contribute to a low weight, while optimized clearance between the cams make for a good clutch-lever feel.
- Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) measures front and rear wheel speeds and body roll angle to maximize performance in a wide range of conditions. Wheelie control is also standard.
- The rider can choose how strongly the engine brake is applied when the throttle is closed during deceleration; three levels of adjustability are available, depending on rider preference.
- Adapted from the RC213V-S, the throttle-by-wire system features a built-in Accelerator Position Sensor for optimal response and rideability.
- Full-color thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal meter features Street, Circuit, and Mechanic displays and is designed to not be intrusive for the rider.
- A five-level Power Selector enables on-the-fly adjustment of riding modes, HSTC and suspension electronics, adapting the machine to changing conditions.
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
Designed around Honda’s “Total Control” philosophy, the CBR1000RR’s chassis focuses on light weight and maneuverability, the frame and swingarm striking an ideal balance between weight and rigidity. When combined with Honda’s mass-centralization efforts, the result is a lightweight motorcycle that makes longer days in the saddle less strenuous. Thanks to a narrow, minimalist design that has long marked the CBR lineup, the machine has a striking appearance when parked at the local overlook or in the paddock.
- Finely tuned frame with uses wall and swingarm-section thicknesses that contribute to light weight and appropriate flex characteristics.
- Lightweight die-cast aluminum subframe.
- Wheels have five Y-spokes for aerodynamic stability, while thickness is minimized for low weight.
- Highly rigid Tokico four-piston opposed radial-mounted front-brake calipers with high-friction brake pads provide strong stopping power.
- Radiator has a high-density core that achieves high heat dissipation while allowing a narrow width and low weight.
- Minimalist, aggressive, aerodynamic design achieves narrow widths at front of fairings.
- Titanium fuel tank is manufactured using ultra-deep drawing process, achieving low weight and high mass centralization.
- Showa 43mm large-volume BPF inverted fork and Balance Free Rear Cushion (BFRC) shock.
- Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) detects vehicle speed and adjusts damping proportionally, helping maintain low-speed maneuverability while providing predictable high-speed handling.
- Headlights, taillights and turn signals are lightweight and efficient LEDs.
2025 Honda CBR1000RR – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $16,999 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ See Dealer for Pricing in CDN (includes Freight, PDI and Fees)
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
ENGINE
Engine Type 1000cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 76.0mm x 55.1mm
Induction Programmed Dual Stage Fuel Injection (PGM-DSFI); 48mm throttle bodies; Denso
12-hole injectors
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Compression Ratio 13:1
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Six-speed
Final Drive #530 Chain; 16T/43T
CHASSIS SUSPENSION BRAKES
Front Suspension 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compressiondamping
adjustability; 4.7-inch travel
Rear Suspension Unit Pro-Link® HMAS™ single shock with spring preload, rebound- and
compression-damping adjustability; 5.4-inch travel
Front Brake Dual radial-mounted full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers
Rear Brake Single 220mm disc
Front Tire 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire 190/50Z-17 radial
DIMENSIONS
Rake 23.0°
Trail 3.8 inches
Wheel Base 55.3 inches
Seat Height 32.8 inches
Curb Weight 432 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of
fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 4.3 gallons
OTHER
Model ID CBR1000RR
Emissions Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and
may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Available Colors Pearl White
FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
One Year Included Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty
Optional Extended Extended coverage available with a HondaCare® Protection Plan
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