Are there any modifications to the Honda Blackbird?
Remove ads, support ADV. Honda Blackbird CBR1100XX – can modifications make it more comfortable? Discussion in ‘ Road Warriors ‘ started by themusicalduck, May 8, 2015 . I’m in the process of attempting to pick myself a sports tourer to replace my ageing FZS600.
How did the Honda Blackbird get its name?
The Blackbird is named after the Lockheed SR-71, also a speed record holder. It has the largest-displacement engine in Honda’s CBR range of motorcycles.
When did the CBR1100XX Super Blackbird come out?
The Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird was a Honda motorcycle, part of the CBR series made from 1996 to 2007.
What’s the top speed of a Honda Blackbird?
The Blackbird name is a nod to the Lockheed SR-71 aircraft, the world’s fastest production aircraft. In the February 1997 issue of Sport Rider magazine, the CBR1100XX was tested at a top speed of 178.5 mph (287.3 km/h), compared with 175 mph (281.6 km/h) for the ZX-11.
What’s the part number on a Honda Blackbird?
Rather than lash out £60 you can pick up a Nissan switch that fits and cost a tenner which will work on Blades and VFR750s. The part number is: 21595-01A00. A guy on the FireBlade forum worked it out.
When did the first Honda Blackbird come out?
The CBR1100XX is sensible and utterly insane in one nicely presented Honda package. Named after the cold war’s fastest spy plane – the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird – that first Blackbird was presented to the press at Paul Ricard, complete with the Mistral, the longest straight in bikesport, in late 1996. It didn’t disappoint.
What kind of engine does a Honda Blackbird have?
1998: Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird gets modified cooling system. 1999: Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird gets major re-vamp, including fuel injection, bigger fuel tank, HISS and more. 2001: Catalytic converted added to Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird, new instrument panel, taller screen.
Is the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird a good car?
Problems with the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird are almost non-existent even at huge mileages. The Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird’s b uild quality is better than pretty much anything out there on two wheels.