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2006 Honda CBR-1000RR: King of the Lane
By:Roger Stone
A fresh year brings in a fresh start, the same can be said of Honda. The world-renowned maker of cars and other automobiles has just launched a new motorcycle which will put their superbike class contenders on their knees.
The new 2006 Honda CBR-1000RR is probably one of the most radical yet stylish sportbikes ever produced. An improved version of its predecessor, the 2006 Honda CBR-1000RR is one motorcycle package that combines inner power and sophistication. This Honda model boasts a sleek exterior mated to a full aluminum frame, inspired by the Honda RC211V, a race proven MotoGP winner. Just one look at the 2006 Honda CBR-1000RR provokes contenders to stare in awe and tremble in fear at the same time.
However, the external appearance of the 2006 Honda CBR-1000RR is not the only thing that Honda has in store for serious enthusiasts. The 2006 Honda CBR-1000RR lives up to its reputation by its inner strength which is backed by a 998cc four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine fed by dual stage fuel injectors. Honda engineers have also wisely integrated a 3-D mapping and igntion system, each cylinder has 2 3-D fuel maps and each cylinder pair has 2 3-D ignition maps. Simply put, the CBR-100RRR's ECU ensures that the proper fuel mapping and spark advance is achieved at all times for perfect rideability. In addition, Honda engineers did not forget to include a Pro-Link shock rear suspension and the longest swingarm in its class for superior traction under hard acceleration.
Another notable attribute in this 2006 Honda CBR-1000RR model is the rear exiting, 4 into 2 exhaust which draws inspiration from the RC211V. This race inspired attribute not only sounds and performs well, it's great looking too. Don't think Honda did this just for looks however, the centrally mounted exhaust is not only lighter but helps in mass centralization, contributing to overall better handling.
Reasonably priced at about eleven thousand and three hundred dollars, the 2006 Honda CBR-1000RR also comes in several different color schemes which should appeal to a wide variety of tastes. The 2006 Honda CBR-1000RR is available in combinations of metallic silver/silver, yellow/candy blue, and black/red, or in single hues such as black. The highly acclaimed 2006 Honda CBR-1000RR is backed by a transferable, unlimited-mileage warranty that is good for one year.
Riding the 2006 Honda CBR-1000RR is an absolute dream come true, so whether you get this brilliantly engineered machine for yourself or for someone else, it is certain that riding the 2006 Honda CBR-1000RR will turn heads and bring miles of smiles to those who are fortunate enough to own one. In my opinion, the 2006 Honda CBR-1000RR is indeed the king of the lane.
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Roger Stone has over 15 years experience in the motorsports industry as both a AMA racer and as a spectator. Roger has since joined www.ridersdiscount.com as an editor where he shares his expertise about motorcycle safety equipment from manufacturers such as Joe Rocket.
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