Honda CB1100R (1982)

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The Honda CB1100R BC is a motorcycle model from the year 1982 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1062. It uses a DOHC system with four valves per cylinder and has a bore x stroke ratio of 70 x 69mm. The bike is air-cooled and has a compression ratio of 10.0:1. It uses 4x 33mm Keihin carbs for induction and electronic ignition for starting. It has a maximum power output of 120hp/87.5kW at 9000rpm, with the maximum power at the rear wheel being 106hp at 9000rpm. The maximum torque output is 98Nm/72.5 ft-lb at 7500rpm. The transmission is a 5-Speed system, with a chain final drive.

The frame of the Honda CB1100R BC is made of steel tube double cradle and has adjustable telescopic hydraulic forks for the front suspension and a swinging arm fork with adjustable Telehydraulic shock absorbers for the rear. The front brakes have 2x 296mm discs and 2-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 296mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The front and rear tyres are 100/90-18 and 130/80-19, respectively.

The bike has a width of 805mm/31.7in, a wheelbase of 1490mm/59in, and a dry weight of 235kg/513.7lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 26 litres/6.9 gallons and is capable of a top speed of 230km/h/143mph. In a road test, the Honda CB1100R BC was compared to the Kawasaki GPZ and the Suzuki Katana, with the bike being able to achieve a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.3 seconds at a speed of 190km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 1100R BC

Year: 1982


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1062
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 69 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled,
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Induction: 4x 33mm Keihin carbs.
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 120 hp / 87.5 kW @ 9000 rpm (106 hp @ 9000 rpm)
Max Power Rear Wheel: 106 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 98 Nm / 72.5 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel tube double cradle
Front Suspension: Adjustable telescopic hydraulic fork.

Rear Suspension: Swinging arm fork with adjustable Telehydraulic shocks absorbers.
Front Brakes: 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 130/80-19
Dimensions: Width 805 mm / 31.7 in
Wheelbase: 1490 mm / 59 in
Seat Height: 795 mm / 31.3 in
Dry Weight: 235 kg / 513.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 26 Litres / 6.9 gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.3 sec / 190 km/h
Top Speed: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Road Test: Honda CB1100RC-Kawasaki GPZ-Suzuki Katana 1983 Motosprint

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