wheel32
12-29-2007, 02:01 PM
HONDA HAS LAUNCHED the Hornet 900's replacement. The CB1000R has got the '07 Fireblade's 998cc inline four-cylinder motor but with lOmm smaller fuel-injector bodies, at36mm.
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lt will be tuned for lower horsepower, approximately 120 130bhp, but better low-down torque which will make it more rideable in the real world. However, the 'R' instead of the 'F' in the name suggests a more edgy bike than the Hornet.
The segment worldwide is crowded, with a model from all major motorcycle manufacturers and even smaller ones like Moto Morini and Bimota. However, there is a real possibility of only the Yamaha MT-01 making it to India. We hope that HMSI grabs the opportunity and gives us the CBWOOR under their import programme!
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lt will be tuned for lower horsepower, approximately 120 130bhp, but better low-down torque which will make it more rideable in the real world. However, the 'R' instead of the 'F' in the name suggests a more edgy bike than the Hornet.
The segment worldwide is crowded, with a model from all major motorcycle manufacturers and even smaller ones like Moto Morini and Bimota. However, there is a real possibility of only the Yamaha MT-01 making it to India. We hope that HMSI grabs the opportunity and gives us the CBWOOR under their import programme!
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