A streetfighter is a modern sportbike with abundant raw horsepower, minimal bodywork, and plenty of attitude. That describes our Honda CB1000R Black Edition perfectly. Nothing gets between you and the pure essentials of the riding experience. Its high-revving liter-class four-cylinder engine is specially tuned for midrange and top-end power. The seating position is a little more open and relaxed than most pure sportbikes. And its graphic treatment is as powerful as its engine: black on black, understated yet elegant, and touched with some machined highlights. Modern touches include features like a digital instrument display, under-seat USB port, and a quick shifter. Are you ready to ride this awesome beast? We thought so.

ENGINEERING FEATURES

• Slipper/Assist Clutch: This innovative design hooks up tight to get all the CB1000R Black Edition's power to the ground, yet still offers a light pull at the clutch lever. Plus, the slipper design helps mitigate rear wheel hop during aggressive downshifts and deceleration.
• Three-Level Adjustable Quick Shifter: The CB1000R Black Edition features a six-speed manual gearbox, but with a key difference: this one comes with a quick shifter. That means you can upshift without the clutch under full power. Plus, the shifter also aids in downshifting and is adjustable for three shifter levels: soft, medium, and hard. This is race-bike-spec, built for the street.
• Five-Inch TFT Instrument Display: Check out the instruments on the CB1000R Black Edition. You get a big, bright, five-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) display that gives you all the information you'll need while riding.
• Blacked-Out Exhaust: From the four head pipes all the way to the end of the muffler can, the CB1000R Black Edition's exhaust is a harmonizing symphony of black tones. The system not only sounds great, but it's a major contribution to the bike's overall look.
• Four-Into-One Exhaust: On a bike like this, the exhaust system can make a critical difference in power. The CB1000R's four-into-one system boosts torque at 5,000 RPM and above, saves 10 pounds, and provides the CB1000R Black Edition with a deeper, more raw exhaust note for added character.
• Honda Selectable Torque Control: A great system that combines the CB1000R Black Edition's old-school raw horsepower with a modern power delivery that keeps the bike hooked up and the power flowing under a wide variety of surface conditions.