The 2019 Honda
CB1000R+ has been launched in India at a price of INR 14.46 lakh (ex-showroom
Delhi). Bookings are open for the neo sports café at Honda Wing World outlets,
while deliveries will commence shortly.
The naked roadster
features a neo-retro design philosophy, which can be seen on various
modern-classic motorcycles from Honda, including the basic CB125R. The Honda
CB1000R+ features a round LED headlamp, a digital speedometer, sculpted fuel
tank and a slightly raised tail section with a single seat. The motorcycle is
underpinned by a steel chassis and a separate sub-frame and gets a single-sided
swingarm.
Powering the
CB1000R+ is a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade sourced 998cc, in-line four-cylinder,
liquid-cooled motor that has been reworked to offer 16 per cent increased power
and 5 per cent more torque as compared to the older model. The engine produces
143 hp at 10,500 rpm and 104 Nm at 8,250 rpm, mated to a 6-speed transmission.
The power delivery
is aided by a throttle-by-wire (TBW) system and slipper clutch, while the
motorcycle also features traction control, three rider modes along with a USER
setting (Power (P) and Engine Brake (EB) modes) and Honda Selectable Torque
Control (HSTC). Other features include heated grips and a quick-shifter.
The Honda CB1000R+
is 12 kg lighter at 212 kg (kerb weight) compared to the outgoing model.
Suspension duties are carried out by fully-adjustable Showa separate function
big piston USD forks at the front and a fully-adjustable Showa mono shock at
the rear. The motorcycle is available in a single Graphite Black colour scheme.
The Honda CB1000R+ will compete with the Kawasaki Z1000, Suzuki GSX-S1000
(available on order), BMW S 1000 R and the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory.
