Positioned in Honda's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2019 Honda CB1000R ABS pairs a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 123.4 HP (90.1 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 99 Nm (73 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 123.6 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the CB1000R ABS measures 220 kg (485 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.56 HP/kg (1.78 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 831 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,455 mm (57.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.36 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 268 km (167 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2011 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
123.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.56 HP/kg (1.78 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–10,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~268 km (167 mi)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Power123.4 HP (90.1 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression11.6:1
Bore x Stroke75.0 x 56.5 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI Fuel injection with automatic enrichment circuit and 36mm throttle bodies
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Driveline#530 0-ring-sealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsMeets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Chassis
Frame TypeMono-backbone, cast aluminium
Rake24.7°
Trail97 mm (3.8 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted HMAS™ cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
Front Travel109 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle gas-charged HMAS shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability
Rear Travel127 mm (5.0 inches)
Wheelbase1455 mm (57.3 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted ABS
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper ABS
Rear Brake Ø256 mm (10.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.220.0 kg (485.0 pounds)
Seat Height831 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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