New 2022 Honda CB1000R

BETTER IN BLACK

Face it—for a whole generation of riders out there, nothing can match the combination of power, torque, and performance an open-class inline four can deliver. And when you wrap that engine up with a no-nonsense chassis like our Honda CB1000R, the result is spectacular. To make it even better, we’ve given it a graphic treatment as powerful as its engine: black on black, understated yet elegant, and touched with some tasty machined highlights. They give the CB1000R Black Edition a handcrafted, custom look that stands out wherever you ride. Features like a digital instrument display under-seat USB port, and a quick shifter keep it cutting-edge modern even though the performance is old-school timeless.

Features may include:

• SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCH

This innovative design hooks up tight to get all the CB1000R Black Edition’s power to the ground, yet still offers a light pull at the clutch lever. Plus, the slipper design helps mitigate rear wheel hop during aggressive downshifts and deceleration.

• INLINE FOUR ENGINE

The CB1000R Black Edition’s powerful 998cc DOHC four-cylinder engine uses an architecture and layout proven on Honda Superbikes. Forged (not cast) pistons make it as strong as it is powerful.

• OPEN RIDING POSITION

We call it the rider triangle—where you sit on the bike, where your feet rest on the pegs, and where your hands grip the bar. By opening up the triangle on the CB1000R Black Edition, you sit up a little straighter, which gives you a higher vantage point. Plus, most riders will find it a little more comfortable, too.

• BLACKOUT STYLING

The CB1000R Black Edition is a standout both when it comes to performance and how it looks. And it hasn’t just been dipped in black paint either—we use special black plating and black anodizing on parts like the front suspension, rear subframe, swingarm-pivot plates, handlebar clamp, the entire exhaust system, and more. You can see in the photos how it looks—and it looks even better in person.