| 1993
Honda CBR100F - The big Hurricane no more, now called the
CBR1000F! When I want speed, this is my fair to good
weather commuting vehicle! This is a 1993 Honda CBR1000F, purchased
NEW, by me, in March 1993. I currently have over 56,200 miles on this
vehicle, it is seen by a Honda mechanic about every 4, 000 miles. |
| Which now-a-days means once or
twice a year, for SCHEDULED maintenance. For any
"unexpected" repairs, of course, it is in the shop as soon
as possible, normally within hours, or the next business day. |
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For those who have wondered and inquired, CBR stands for
Closed Body Racer. Well, at least according to ONE motorcycle
magazine (back in 1988 anyways). It was the term used for
motorcycles that have the engine, as well as most of the frame, covered in
bodywork to help the bike achieve better aerodynamics (via control of the
air flow), and of course, higher speeds! |
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Here is some information about the bike, when it was new,
about 10 years ago: |
| List price: |
$7499 |
| Engine type: |
dohc Four |
| Bore & Stroke: |
77.0 x 53.6 mm |
| Displacement: |
998 cc |
| Carburetion: |
(4) 38mm Keihin |
| Starting system: |
Electric |
| Transmission
speeds: |
6 |
| Final drive: |
Chain |
| Front brake: |
Dual Disc |
| Rear brake: |
Disc |
| Wheel base: |
59.1 in. |
| Seat height: |
30.7 in. |
| Fuel capacity: |
5.9 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight: |
549 lb. |
| Claimed wet weight: |
609 lb. |
| Acceleration: |
0-30 in 1.3 seconds |
| Acceleration: |
0-60 in 3.0 seconds |
| Acceleration: |
0-100 in 5.9 seconds |
| 1/4 Mile: |
121.24 mph at 11.19
seconds |
| Top Speed: |
163-168 mph |
| I am over 40 years old, perhaps a
little old to fit the "image" many people have of those who ride
motorcycles that are designed like this. The Honda CBR1000F is NOT the
fastest stock motorcycle on two wheels, but I honestly believe it is ONE
of the BEST, over the years it has been selected as the BEST large sports
bike in it's class; one popular motorcycle magazine even proclaimed it
"The Gentleman's Motorcycle"; for its overall handling,
appearance, and performance. I have very few problems while riding this
bike and have decided that a large cruiser, such as a Honda Gold Wing,
isn't quite my style at the moment... Now, maybe when I'm around 50... In
the meantime, keep an eye out for me, as you never know where I'll show
up! |
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| The jacket was sewn by hand, from a
photo I had taken with me to Saudi Arabia...total cost - $80 bucks,
American!! Well, that and several months in the area!! |
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The text reads
"The Demon's Lair"
"Where the bikes are quick, Life is Fast, and Death
will be slow!"
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| I have ridden this bike all around
my adopted home state of Arkansas, as well as Illinois, Oklahoma,
Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, most of the states on the EAST side of the
Mississippi River. There are many VERY nice roads in Arkansas, if
you are on a road trip and passing though, let me know...perhaps I'll have
time to show you a few of 'em!! Coming from the Boston area, I really enjoy
the roads here, as well as the ability to ride year round! Well, around
the periodic snow and tornadoes anyway! Speaking of which, check out
the article on cycle sites! |
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| As far as my personal experience,
even as much as I weigh (over six feet tall and slightly over 250 lbs
now-a-days) this thing performs QUITE nicely for me. The speedometer HAS
seen 177 miles-per-hour, which allowing a 10% error, still would allow for
a top speed approaching 160 mph (159.3)!! Right in line with most
motorcycle magazine reviews! |
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2003 Honda Goldwing
- Honda had a Test Ride program for some of their newest vehicles, so I
went down, helmet in hand, and checked out the new 2003 1800cc Goldwing.
Nice handling bike for one of such size, don't think I'm quite ready for
one like this...but will have to check out the ST1300...if they have one
available for test rides later on. |
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