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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
FEATURES & BENEFITS
New for 2007
Black-painted swingarm adds aggressive new look.
Exciting new colors Black/Metallic Gray and Light Silver Metallic join Red/Black.
UNIQUE FEATURES
Liquid-cooled 998cc inline four-cylinder engine.
Aluminum frame patterned after the RC211V(R) MotoGP machine.
Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) for optimum steering effort and stability.
Cassette-type close-ratio six-speed transmission.
Centrally located fuel tank increases mass centralization and allows more compact frame design.
Radial-mounted front brakes.
Center-up exhaust system.
Unit Pro-Link(TM) rear suspension and swingarm design inspired by RC211V.
Line-beam headlight features three-piece reflector design.
Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system features two injectors per cylinder.
Aggressive styling based on the championship-winning RC211V MotoGP machine.
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN
Liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 998cc four-stroke inline four-cylinder engine features bore-and-stroke dimensions of 75mm x 56.5mm.
Sixteen-valve cylinder head features 29mm intake and 24mm exhaust valves with a 12.2:1 compression ratio for efficient combustion and high horsepower.
Intake valve features double-spring design for optimum performance at high rpm.
Direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation system ensures high-rpm durability and allows 16,000-mile valve maintenance intervals.
Lightweight nutless connecting rods.
Iridium-tip spark plugs improve fuel combustion and performance.
DSFI system features two injectors per cylinder--one upper and one lower--controlled by an electronic control unit (ECU) that senses rpm and throttle opening. Lower injector enhances rideability while upper injector improves top-end horsepower. At lower rpm only the lower injector is working. At higher rpm, both injectors are activated. The system uses 44mm throttle bodies.
Denso injectors with lightweight valving for faster reaction time and 12 holes per injector improve atomization of fuel mixture for optimum combustion efficiency and power.
Auto-enriching system is integrated into programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) module, eliminating the need for a manual choke.
Forged aluminum pistons with moly surface treatment for reduced friction.
Aluminum composite cylinder sleeves are high-pressure-formed from sintered aluminum powder impregnated with ceramic and graphite. The lightweight composite sleeves provide better wear resistance and superior heat dissipation compared to conventional sleeves.
ECU provides two digital 3-D fuel-injection maps for each cylinder and two digital 3-D ignition maps for cylinder pairs, creating ideal fuel mixture and spark advance settings for superb rideability.
Ram-air system allows high volume of cool air to the 8.35-liter airbox for linear power delivery and incredible engine performance.
Stainless steel four-into-two-into-one center-up exhaust with twin outlets and titanium core increases lean angle and reduces wind drag.
Liquid-cooled aluminum oil cooler is lightweight and efficient.
Magnesium ACG cover for lighter weight.
Maintenance-free automatic cam-chain tensioner.
Starter gears located on the right side to produce narrow engine and increased lean angle.
Eight-plate clutch is compact and tough, featuring durable friction plate material.
Cassette-type, close-ratio six-speed transmission is easily accessible for rapid gear ratio changes and maintenance at the race track.
Durable #530 O-ring-sealed drive chain.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
High-capacity 350-watt AC generator.
High-tech instrument display features tachometer, LCD readouts for speedometer, coolant temperature, odometer, two tripmeters and a clock. A low-fuel LED light and shift-indicator light is located in the tachometer.
Line-beam headlight features three-piece reflector design utilizing two H7 bulbs for optimum light distribution and unique compact design.
LED taillights for improved appearance.
Plastic tank shell cover protects tank and airbox.
One-piece fan assembly increases cooling efficiency.
Convenient ignition switch/fork lock for added security.
Folding aerodynamic mirrors.
Handlebar switches and controls use internationally approved ISO graphic symbols.
Convenient push-to-cancel turn-signal switch.
Maintenance-free battery.
Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Purchase of a new, previously unregistered Honda unit by an individual retail user in the United States qualifies the owner for a one-year complimentary membership in the Honda Rider's Club of America(R) (HRCA(R)). Benefits include roadside assistance, online access to the Honda Common Service Manual, six issues of the bimonthly Honda Red Rider(TM) magazine, travel discounts, trip routing and MSF reimbursement, plus access to the HRCA Web site (www.hrca.honda.com). For details on the HRCA, dealers should call (310) 783-3958, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.