2003 Honda CBR

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2003 Honda Blackbird CBR1100xx This is a low mileage adult owned example of one of the finest motorcycles ever made. We have included many pictures so you can fully appreciate the condition of the motorcycle. Please feel free to call us or email us with any questions regarding this motorcycle. This bike Will sell on Ebay! the reserve is lower than many current bids are on same year models with more miles. The bike is located at our retail location in Rogers AR, we reserve the right to end the auction at any time if the unit sells at our store. Would a motorcycle even count if it wouldn’t perform the way it looks? I’m sure we all know the answer but thanks to Honda’s engineers who made sure that the Blackbird will have a big heart (1137 cc liquid-cooled, inline four cylinder engine which is compact and lightweight), we don’t have to worry about awesome performance. Those same smart Honda people came with the idea of incorporating a dual-shaft balancer system, a unit which revs up very smoothly eliminating the annoying secondary vibration. This evolved into a directly bolted engine to the dual spar, triple box section aluminum frame without using rubber mounts, obtaining even further overall rigidity. The suspension system, combined with the motorcycle’s lightness, provide it with outstanding agility and satisfying maneuverability while still maintaining the main sport-touring characteristic: comfort. Such a fast and big motorcycle needed a performance braking system in order to come to a safe stop and Honda had it just ready for mounting. The Dual-Combined Brake System, which actuates the front and rear brakes by either pulling the hand lever or pressing the foot pedal is a ingenious solution for fast stops in complete safe. Kind of what we would expect from Honda. Don’t buy such a machine if you haven’t reached a high level of experience or if you think that this bike will help you gain it. It won’t! Just take a look at its dimensions which simply say: “Not for beginners!” They say that people are afraid of what they can’t control and I have to recognize that I got a little scared of this motorcycle. Don’t get me wrong! The CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird can be controlled, the rider is the one who can’t get his hand off the throttle. I was surprised to feel the bike’s weight vanish underneath me as I started accelerating and, going through the gears, I felt like I was floating on a very fast cloud. What seems unwieldy and threatening at a standstill becomes stable and reassuring at town speeds and even more stable and reassuring at highway speeds. And when it comes to highway speeds, the big Honda has it right. I sat at well over 130mph for just about a full tank of fuel. The Stealth-inspired aerodynamics protected me from the wind and made other drivers wonder what was passed them on: a motorcycle or a Jet? And I was perfectly relaxed, the kind of mood that you want to have when you ride at those speeds. Let’s face it: this machine is build to accelerate and give its best on a straight line but doesn’t it need to steer? How does the Blackbird feel in corners? Well it is still a great companion. Handling is little slow, but remember that we are talking about a big, heavy bike, not a sharp handling supersport motorcycle. At the end of the day I had to put my test drive to a stop so I used the reliable linked brakes that Honda provided for this motorcycle. It is very interesting how they take an idea and stick with it improving and refining it until it eventually becomes something worthy of the name Honda. Overall the Blackbird was excellent although it requires a lot of getting used to and I still believe that it was a little too much for me. But hey, that’s me. If you like the bike and you’ve ridden other bikes through the years I guess you could make the step of buying it. Arkansas residents must pay any applicable taxes We will assist you with arranging shipping for the unit. There are no additional fees if you purchase this bike this bike has no warranty