Around ten years ago, the Super Blackbird had a reputation for being one of the fastest and most powerful two-wheel rides one could climb on top of. It completely took over the street biking scene. However, the story today is different, as it is now known for being fast, big and sporty. Although, one aspect it easily stands out in today is in terms of the quality it has to offer.

Released at the end of 1996, the bike was famous for being a technical force. It slowly faded away in comparison to Kawasaki’s ZX-12R and Suzuki’s Hayasuba due to speed and power, though. In 2001, Honda produced a refined version of their beast with a classier dashboard, fuel-injection, and other upgrades too.

To this day, it is one of the best two-wheel rides one can find for themselves. Here is a list of 15 pictures of the Honda CBR1100XX that are just ridiculous:

15 Impressive Finish

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The motorbike is hewn from solid bauxite and is capable of surviving every obstacle the British winter can possibly send its way. Owners of the ‘matte black’ finish machines have stated that the matter becomes glossy or satin after it has been washed a few times, just like the satin-finish Aprilia RSV Milles of 2001-onwards back then.

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14 Value For Money

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The best thing about this motorbike is that each model it has ever produced has proven itself to stay strong and sturdy over time. What makes that even better is that these models have been around for such a long time that now there is a bike available for almost all budgets out there.

13 Comfort And Ease

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This motorbike has the arrangements to ensure that whoever is using it will find themselves in a lot of ease and comfort. There is a range of bar-risers, padded seats, and even the option to alter the footpegs. Double-bubble screens are available too. If you want power and comfort - this is your pick.

12 CBS Brakes

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CBS Brakes are extremely convenient to use, as if you place pressure on one brake, it has an effect on both of them. This is ideal for situations in which one needs to react quickly. According to a Honda Survey, 85 percent of drivers love the brakes. Their incredibly reliable and can definitely prevent unpleasant situations!

11 Powerful Engines

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Apart from a few small hiccups, the engine produces very smooth power. Fuel-injected models can struggle slightly around the low 2-3,000rpm range, but from 6,000 onwards, the motorbike can pull up to its peak power of around 10,000 rpm. Standard pre-injection models struggle around 5,000 rpm, but this can be controlled with careful Dyno jetting.

10 Regulator/Rectifier

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Unfortunately, all carbureted Blackbirds tend to struggle with regulator/rectifier failure at some point (usually around 12-35,000 miles). However, the bright side is that it is possible for this to be overcome through fitting an aftermarket unit with cooling fins added. With this solved, a smooth experience is guaranteed. A little bit of extra money doesn’t decrease the value of this bike.

9 Front Fender Features

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The front fenders are specially designed to feature indented ducts on the top front area, creating a wing-like low-pressure zone on the upper surface. This helps with both the steering and also makes a difference in countering the effect of the wind on the front wheel. The balance of this bike is brilliant!

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8 Honda’s Linked Braking System

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Honda’s LBS utilizes a second master cylinder alongside a proportional control valve to add to the three-piston calipers of the single-rear and dual-front brake discs. Using the foot pedal or the handlebar level partially activates all three calipers, and the driver can control brake force on either the front or back wheel.

7 Electronic Control Unit

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The ECU comes with two digital 3-D fuel-injection maps for each cylinder, along with a digital 3-D ignition map for cylinder pairs. This ensures that an ideal fuel mixture is created and that one can take care of advance settings to set up for the most effective response from the motorbike.

6 High-Pressure Programmed Fuel Injection

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The PGM-FI has the responsibility of delivering fuel to four injections, each mounted at 50 psi in a 40mm throttle body. Fuel is sent forward through four nozzle tips in each injector, resulting in a highly combustible air/fuel charge for the highest possible power and efficiency. The result is instant speed.

5 Large Capacity Aluminum Radiator

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The large-capacity aluminum radiator is combined with a high-efficiency oil cooler mounted directly in a space below the steering head. This allows for long engine life and optimum performance to be maintained over time. This is just one of the numerous aspects employed in the motorbike to ensure its impressive efficiency is here to stay.

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4 The Frontal Appearance

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The frontal appearance looks like a sharp nose due to a unique headlight design. It also has two separate low and high beam units which are lighted by a single-filament bulb, and the units are stacked on top of each other. There is an extensive and bright light pattern, made possible through an advanced multi-curvature reflector design.

3 Engine Air-Intake System

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This consists of panels isolating the system from the heat-producing radiator and engine. Two large capacity ram-air ducts provide air to the airbox, which delivers it further to the PGM-FI system. Through this process, it is ensured that the transferring of air takes place in a highly effective and efficient manner.

2 Display Features

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The instrument display showcases a large white-on-black-faced analog tachometer coming with a 10,8000-rpm redline. It displays an LCD digital speedometer, fuel level, clock, A/B trip meter and LCD digital readouts for coolant temperatures.

Indicator/warning lights consist of high-beam, neutral, turn signals, oil pressure and fuel injection. The main display cluster contains all the information you would need to monitor.

1 Extensive Wild-Tunnel Testing

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This has shown to us that the motorbike has an extremely low overall frontal area, and one of the lowest drag coefficients, all while maintaining a good level of rider comfort and wind protection. The drag coefficient is surpassing most motorbikes in the 250cc class. It also gives the bike a better overall aerodynamic shape.

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