Built around Honda's sport motorcycle platform, the 2012 Honda CB1000R features a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 75.0 x 56.5 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) with a 11.2:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the CB1000R measures 220 kg (485 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,445 mm (56.9 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 15 indexed model years from 2009 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~268 km (167 mi)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine Details76 degrees V-4
Compression11.2:1
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#530 0-ring 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
Rake25.0°
Trail99 mm (3.9 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
Front Travel127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle gas-charged HMAS shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability
Rear Travel127 mm (5.0 inches)
Wheelbase1445 mm (56.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with full floating 320mm discs
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø256 mm (10.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight320.0 kg (705.5 pounds)
Weight incl.220.0 kg (485.0 pounds)
Seat Height815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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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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