Electronics: ‘Smart Key’ keyless does away with ignition barrel, lets Ram Air duct a straight path to airbox. 6 axis IMU for quicker dynamic ‘awareness’ (one less calculation than 5 axis), 3-level steering damper, usual raft of TC cornering ABS etc.
Personally I think the name CBR1000RR-R is a bit stupid.
I’ve only managed about 2.5k miles on it, so I’ve barely run it in. But… From the little I’ve done on it I love it. It’s a VERY different beast from the 675s and after a 12 year love affair with them it’s taking a while to deprogramme myself. On the negative side, the throttles really snatchy and the quickshifter is lumpy in comparison to Triumphs. That’s made up for with the power coming with a nice spread once its past about 6k and it’s surprising nimble and easy to corner (although the rider’s still kin useless). It’s nowhere near as smooth or refined - or pretty! - as the Daytona but it’s sooooo much easier to ride and a much better riding position.
I’d still happily swap it for an RRRRRRRRRRR-R though
So saw this in the flesh at NEC and it has keyless ignition which firstly I’m not a fan of, but if you’re going to have a button to turn the bike on at least put it in an easily accessible place no?
Really? It’s not on the handgrip as part of the kill switch? Nuts.
I wonder how keyless ignition will affect the bike-jackings we’ve been experiencing. Will it make it harder to snatch a bike at the traffic lights, or will it mean they just stick a knife under your helmet and demand the key fob? Same result, just more violence.
That was my first thought! initially for the first few who actually have no idea will be amusing to watch them crash when they are out of range of the key.