Positioned in Honda's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2018 Honda CBR1000RR SP2 relies on a 999 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 178.4 HP (130.2 kW) at 12,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 114 Nm (84.1 lb-ft) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 178.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (10,500 rpm) and peak power (12,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the CBR1000RR SP2 measures 198 kg (437 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.9 HP/kg (1.11 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17.79-liter (4.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.74 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 310 km (193 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2018 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
178.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.9 HP/kg (1.11 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,500–12,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~310 km (193 mi)
Engine
Displacement999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Power178.4 HP (130.2 kW)) @ 12500 RPM
Torque114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1135 mm (44.7 inches)
Overall Length2075 mm (81.7 inches)
Overall Width720 mm (28.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.79 litres (4.70 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsRed/Black/White
InstrumentsFull-screen LCD instrumentation includes a lap timer, trip and fuel-consumption computer, five-level customizable shift indicator, gear-position indicator, and peak-rpm memory function.
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Transmission
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