2022 Honda CB1000R Black Edition Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Honda for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2022 Honda CB1000R Black Edition features a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 143.5 HP (104.7 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 104 Nm (76.7 lb-ft) at 8,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 143.8 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (8,250 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the CB1000R Black Edition measures 211.8 kg (467 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.68 HP/kg (1.48 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams. The 16.2-liter (4.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 279 km (173 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2021 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
143.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.68 HP/kg (1.48 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,250–10,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~279 km (173 mi)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Power143.5 HP (104.7 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque104.0 Nm (10.6 kgf-m or 76.7 ft.lbs) @ 8250 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)
ClutchWet multiplate
Driveline#525 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/44T final drive
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.80 litres/100 km (17.2 km/l or 40.56 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases134.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel mono backbone
Rake24.7°
Trail97 mm (3.8 inches)
Front Suspension43mm Showa SFF-BP fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle Showa shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability
Rear Travel131 mm (5.2 inches)
Ground Clearance131 mm (5.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre190/55-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. ABS.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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