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[[Image:2004 Honda CBR1000RR in Silver.jpg|200px|thumb|right|2004 Honda CBR1000RR in Silver]] | [[Image:2004 Honda CBR1000RR in Silver.jpg|200px|thumb|right|2004 Honda CBR1000RR in Silver]] | ||
Consider this: Unlike the majority of new-model [[motorcycles]], the lineage of the '''2004 Honda® CBR®1000RR''' doesn't really reach into the past. True, Honda has crafted many other large-displacement transverse [[inline four-cylinder]] motorcycles in prior seasons, a rich tradition established in 1969 by the landmark [[Honda CB750K|CB750K0]]. But the new RR doesn't follow in the tire prints of those forerunners; it carries over no hardware from past machines. | Consider this: Unlike the majority of new-model [[motorcycles]], the lineage of the '''2004 Honda® CBR®1000RR''' doesn't really reach into the past. True, [[Honda]] has crafted many other large-displacement transverse [[inline four-cylinder]] motorcycles in prior seasons, a rich tradition established in 1969 by the landmark [[Honda CB750K|CB750K0]]. But the new RR doesn't follow in the tire prints of those forerunners; it carries over no hardware from past machines. | ||
A quick scan of the CBR1000RR's features confirms its newness. The compact | A quick scan of the CBR1000RR's features confirms its newness. The compact 998[[cc]] in-line four is a completely fresh design, with unique [[bore]] and [[stroke]] dimensions, race-inspired cassette-type six-speed gearbox, all-new ECU-controlled ram-air system, dual-stage fuel injection, and center-up exhaust featuring a new computer-controlled butterfly valve. The chassis is likewise all new, including an organic-style aluminum frame composed of Gravity Die-Cast main sections and Fine Die-Cast steering head structure, inverted fork, Unit [[Pro-Link]] rear suspension, radial-mounted front brakes, and a centrally-located fuel tank hidden under a faux cover. | ||
The roots of the CBR1000RR design stretch across the present and future, tapping wholesale into the cutting-edge technology from within Honda's world-dominating [[Honda RC211V|RC211V MotoGP]] racing program. For the past two years, the RC211V has stood head and shoulders above all would-be challengers, the uncontested champion in the rarified air of [[MotoGP]] racing. And that's where the heart of the CBR1000RR lies. | The roots of the CBR1000RR design stretch across the present and future, tapping wholesale into the cutting-edge technology from within Honda's world-dominating [[Honda RC211V|RC211V MotoGP]] racing program. For the past two years, the RC211V has stood head and shoulders above all would-be challengers, the uncontested champion in the rarified air of [[MotoGP]] racing. And that's where the heart of the CBR1000RR lies. | ||