Laser CBR1100XX Super Blackbird

'03 CBR1100xx-Oh what a motorcycle!

Advantages: POWER, handling, smoothness, stability
Disadvantages: Some may need time to adapt to riding position

I've had my CBR1100xx only a month and have logged about 1450 miles so far. I came from cruiser bikes so the riding position took some adjustment for me. If you haven't ridden forward seating bikes like the XX, you'd be wise to get a book ("Sport Riding Techniques? by Nick Ienatsch is invaluable) or some pointers from someone who has one. Otherwise, you're likely to position yourself wrong and end up with unneeded pain. Helibars or VFR bars is a common upgrade to these bikes as the stock handlebar position can be a bit low especially if you're under 6 ft like I am. I have VFR handlebars installed on mine with gel grips, which raise the bars about another inch or so and is much better for me. For the record, the proper way to ride is to sit with your crotch 1 inch from the tank, with your elbows totally bent and relaxed (not ...

skater69 28.11.2003 (29.11.2003) · Read full review
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Review of Honda CBR1100XX

Honda Blackbird CBR1100

Advantages: Performance & Handling
Disadvantages: None

Now on my 3rd Blackbird, P plate non injected was first. awsome bike but a bit rough around the edges it was quick, but most of that was hype. The styling is classy yet sinister all in one go. 51 plate injected model next although no apparent changes in appearance the introduction of fuel injection gives a much smoother ride, faster through the revs and more of power cruise. Now on a 54 Plate even better still the odd little tweeks here and the have made this a real motorway muncher that can keep up with your R1s and the like on the twisties. For me you can keep the Busa and the 12 - - - - - the Blackbird is a much more refined and user friendly bike. The ride is perfect for me at 6 foot 3 but you vertically challenged riders might find it bit too much of a handful. Especially as it weighs in at 224 kilos but that isnt a problem ...

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CBR1100 Blackbird 2001 injection

Advantages: Fast, comfortable super bike
Disadvantages: poor screen

Honda Blackbird ? CBR1100 ? 2001 injection model. There has been a lot written in the motorcycle press about this bike, but I do wonder how ?real? some magazine reports really are. It seems many magazines are happy to produce a report on a bike after running it round the block, or doing a couple of laps of a race track somewhere. It has to be said that I have read more than one article about the Blackbird where it seemed that they had not actually ridden it all. When it comes to getting an honest opinion of a bikes capabilities, performance and general reliability, you would be best speaking to someone who owns and rides the model of bike you are considering buying. Hopefully this is where I come in! Last year (October 2001) I purchased a brand new Honda Blackbird (red) from an official UK Honda dealer. In the past 12 months I ...

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