The 2026 Honda CBR1000RR’s chassis focuses on light weight and maneuverability, the frame and swingarm striking an ideal balance between weight and rigidity. When combined with Honda’s mass-centralization efforts, the result is a lightweight motorcycle that makes longer days in the saddle less strenuous.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2026 Honda CBR1000RR: USER FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE.
Introducing the 2026 Honda CBR1000RR…
Combining impressive power and torque with agile, responsive handling, this iconic supersport machine was designed with racing in mind, offering an exhilarating riding experience with exceptional performance. The CBR1000RR continues to be the industry standard for road-going superbike motorcycles.
A high-performance superbike with an impeccable pedigree, Honda’s CBR1000RR is built to make any commute feel like a track day.
Power. Precision. Performance.
If ultimate performance is what you’re after, the CBR1000RR brings MotoGP tech straight to your street. A twin-spar aluminum chassis, premium suspension, and aerodynamic design make the big-bore Double-R as unstoppable as it is stunning. Built for the track, ready for the road—this is power perfected. The real question is: are you ready?
2026 Honda CBR1000RR Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- 1000cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine
- Dual-stage fuel injection
- 43mm Showa® Big Piston fork
- Superbike styling w/aerodynamic winglets
- Race-bred ergonomics
- Engine Type
999cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder four-stroke - Transmission
Six-speed - Front Suspension
43mm Showa big piston fork; 4.7-inch travel - Rear Suspension
Unit Pro-Link® HMAS™ single shock; 5.4-inch travel - Seat Height
32.8 inches - Warranty
Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty. One year included.
High-performance four-cylinder engine
This flat-plane inline-four engine roars to life with high-compression pistons, offering the kind of free-revving power that makes riding a bike like this so much fun.
Dual-stage fuel injection
Dual injectors in each cylinder ensure exceptional low and high rpm capabilities, while refined EFI settings enhance throttle response, especially at smaller openings, for a smoother but still exhilarating ride.
Throttle-by-wire
Another notable advancement from Honda’s MotoGP program, the Double-R features throttle-by-wire, which integrates with the Honda Selectable Torque Control system to offer three engine power-delivery modes, two of which are fully customizable.
Race-bred ergonomics
Improved aerodynamics make it easier for the rider to tuck in while also reducing the width.
Honda Electronic Steering Damper
Our Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) goes beyond typical steering dampers. Sensing handlebar-deflection velocity and vehicle speed to adjust dynamically, the HESD ensures exceptional low-speed maneuverability while maintaining excellent high-speed stability.
Lightweight subframe
The refined subframe takes weight reduction to a new level, shedding nearly a full pound compared to the previous generation.
Honda Selectable Torque Control
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) improves rear wheel traction by optimizing torque delivery and reducing slip. It allows you to have complete control over your bike’s performance with customizable options. These include five power curves, ten levels of torque control, and three settings for engine braking and wheelie control.
Slipper clutch
Using tech from our MotoGP machines, a specially designed slipper clutch reduces deceleration wheel-hop and provides seamless power delivery, effortless gear shifting, and a feather-light clutch feel.
Efficient radiator design
The sleek radiator design boasts a narrow profile for improved aerodynamics, nearly an inch slimmer than our previous-generation model. Meanwhile, a high-density core ensures uncompromised cooling efficiency.
All-LED lighting package
We’ve equipped our full line of liter bikes with stylish LED headlights, taillights, and turn signals for greater efficiency and improved visibility.
Full-color TFT screen gauges
A large TFT (Thin-Film-Transistor) display with high resolution offers customization of essential information such as the speedometer, tachometer, gear position, fuel level, engine temperature, riding modes, and more.
2026 Honda CBR1000RR Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
Renowned for its user-friendly performance, the CBR1000RR’s 1,000cc inline four-cylinder engine features modern technologies like Diamond-Like Carbon coating (DLC) and magnesium covers. Honed through years of racing, where control is key, the powerplant combines high engine speeds with a tractable power curve that suits city streets and canyons just as well as track-day riding.
- Valve lift and timing optimized for high engine speeds, with a peak of 13,000 rpm.
- Thickness of different areas of pistons are optimized for minimum weight, and compression ratio is 13.0:1.
- Piston rings have DLC coating for a superb sealing property.
- Air-intake duct and air box design minimizes air resistance. High fuel-discharge pressure promotes fuel atomization and maximizes combustion efficiency, while throttle response is maximized by intake funnels with a slash-cut design.
- Magnesium construction of the oil pan and ignition cover contribute to a low engine weight.
- Slipper clutch has a low clutch-spring load. Die-cast aluminum assist cams (transmitting & receiving) contribute to a low weight, while optimized clearance between the cams make for a good clutch-lever feel.
- Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) measures front and rear wheel speeds and body roll angle to maximize performance in a wide range of conditions. Wheelie control is also standard.
- The rider can choose how strongly the engine brake is applied when the throttle is closed during deceleration; three levels of adjustability are available, depending on rider preference.
- Adapted from the RC213V-S, the throttle-by-wire system features a built-in Accelerator Position Sensor for optimal response and rideability.
- Full-color thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal meter features Street, Circuit, and Mechanic displays and is designed to not be intrusive for the rider.
- A five-level Power Selector enables on-the-fly adjustment of riding modes and HSTC levels, adapting the machine to changing conditions.
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
Designed around Honda’s “Total Control” philosophy, the CBR1000RR’s chassis focuses on light weight and maneuverability, the frame and swingarm striking an ideal balance between weight and rigidity. When combined with Honda’s mass-centralization efforts, the result is a lightweight motorcycle that makes longer days in the saddle less strenuous. Thanks to a narrow, minimalist design that has long marked the CBR lineup, the machine has a striking appearance when parked at the local overlook or in the paddock.
- Finely tuned frame uses wall and swingarm-section thicknesses that contribute to light weight and appropriate flex characteristics.
- Lightweight die-cast aluminum subframe.
- Wheels have five Y-spokes for aerodynamic stability, while thickness is minimized for low weight.
- Highly rigid Tokico four-piston opposed radial-mounted front-brake calipers with high-friction brake pads provide strong stopping power.
- Radiator has a high-density core that achieves high heat dissipation while allowing a narrow width and low weight.
- Minimalist, aggressive, aerodynamic design achieves narrow widths at front of fairings.
- Titanium fuel tank is manufactured using ultra-deep drawing process, achieving low weight and high mass centralization.
- Showa 43mm large-volume BPF inverted fork and Balance Free Rear Cushion (BFRC) shock.
- Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) detects vehicle speed and adjusts damping proportionally, helping maintain low-speed maneuverability while providing predictable high-speed handling.
- Available anti-lock braking system (ABS) features rear-lift control (RLC), for smooth, effective braking on corner entry; braking force is controlled according to lean angle, and hard trail braking is allowed.
- Headlights, taillights and turn signals are lightweight and efficient LEDs.
2026 Honda CBR1000RR – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $16,999 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ TBA CDN (includes Freight, PDI and Fees)
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer for Pricing in GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
| Model | CBR1000RR | CBR1000RR ABS |
| ENGINE | ||
| Type | 1,000cc liquid-cooled, 27.6º in-line-four-cylinder four-stroke | |
| Valve Train | DOHC; four valves per cylinder | |
| Bore x Stroke | 76.0mm x 55.1mm | |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | |
| Induction | PGM-FI; 48mm throttle bodies | |
| Ignition | Full Transistorized | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Transmission | 6 speed | |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet | |
| Final Drive | Chain; 16T/43T | |
| SUSPENSION | ||
| Front | 43mm telescopic fork; 4.7 in. travel | |
| Rear | Unit Pro-Link® single shock; 5.4 in. travel | |
| BRAKES | ||
| Front | Dual hydraulic calipers w/ 320mm discs | Dual hydraulic calipers w/ 320mm discs; ABS |
| Rear | Single hydraulic caliper w/ 220mm disc | Single hydraulic caliper w/ 220mm disc; ABS |
| TIRES | ||
| Front | 120/70-17 | |
| Rear | 190/50-17 | |
| MEASUREMENTS | ||
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 23.4º | |
| Trail | 3.8 in. (96mm) | |
| Length | 81.3 in. | |
| Width | 28.1 in. | |
| Height | 44.2 in. | |
| Seat Height | 32.8 in. | |
| Ground Clearance | 5.0 in. | |
| Wheelbase | 55.3 in. | |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.3 gal. (inc. 1.1 gal. reserve) | |
| Curb Weight* | 432 lbs. | 434 lbs. |
| OTHER | ||
| Color | Pearl White | |
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride
Meets current EPA standards
Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment
Specifications subject to change
2026 Honda CBR1000RR – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
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2026 Honda CBR1000RR – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details
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