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New tapered exhaust head pipe improves low-end and midrange power.
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New lighter counterbalancer shaft and drive gears.
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New works-type multi-map CDI system uses a transmission gear-position sensor to provide specific ignition maps for first gear, second gear and third through fifth and produce the optimum power curve in each gear.
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Rev limit of 11,270 rpm has increased 50 rpm.
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Friction-reducing coating on the clutch basket, clutch center and pressure plate improve clutch life and clutch feel.
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New Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD). Developed by Team Honda, this lightweight, compact steering damper improves cornering ability and reduces rider fatigue.
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New fork triple clamps with 22 mm offset for improved cornering.
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New Showa fork features a larger cartridge rod and new cartridge oil piston for improved oil flow and less friction, plus stiffer springs for improved mid-stroke action.
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New rear shock valving matches changes to the fork.
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New works-style front and rear brake discs reduce unsprung weight.
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New Black color (2008 special color, limited color run, less than 500).
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Powerful engine churns out 55 bhp at 9,000 rpm and 36.9 ft. lbs. of torque at 6,500 rpm. Power is produced across a wide rpm band for easy-to-control operation.
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Liquid-cooled four-valve Unicam 449 cc engine produces more than 120 hp per liter.
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Lightweight titanium intake valves permit use of smaller valve springs and reduce overall engine height.
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Forged slipper piston is more than 4.5-ounces lighter than a conventional design.
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Lightweight Nikasil cylinder lining provides cooler and quieter operation for extended engine life.
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Auto decompression and hot restart system make starting easy in all conditions.
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41 mm FCR carburetor features four rollers on the flat slide, resulting in light throttle effort, smooth operation, crisp throttle response and excellent rideability.
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The capacitive discharge ignition system (CDI) features an 8-bit digital CPU for extremely accurate ignition and maximum performance.
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Twin-sump lubrication system separates the oil supply for the crankshaft, piston and valve train from the clutch and transmission. This ensures a cool supply of oil to the clutch, eliminates clutch and transmission material contamination of the engine oil and reduces the amount of circulating oil and minimizes oil pump size.
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Exhaust system features a titanium header and heat shield. The repackable silencer is aluminum with a stainless steel connector pipe.
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Gear-driven balancer reduces vibration and drives the water pump.
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Eight clutch plates provide the surface area necessary to handle the engine's massive torque, while carefully matched clutch springs provide a light feel at the lever.
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Fourth-generation twin-spar aluminum frame with forged-aluminum steering head,
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HPSD features a compact damper attached to the lower triple clamp and the steering head to allow more aggressive steering characteristics and assist straight-line handling. Damping action smoothly progresses as handlebar deflection increases, which produces very natural steering characteristics and feel.
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Front and rear wheels feature HRC works-type lightweight aluminum spoke nipples.
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Front wheel features large-diameter front axle and wide wheel-bearing span for excellent rigidity.
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Rear axle diameter of 25 mm and large-diameter bearings provide significant rigidity to withstand torturous track conditions.
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Revised, sophisticated inverted twin-chamber cartridge fork.
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Pro-Link rear suspension with new damper settings.
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Large 50 mm rear shock damper piston diameter for consistent performance under demanding riding conditions.
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HRC works-style rear brake system integrates the rear master-cylinder and fluid reservoir, eliminating the separate reservoir and hose.
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Link-type front brake master cylinder and a lightweight brake rotor provide strong braking.
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Large works-style 240 mm front and rear disc brake rotors.
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Frame design allows sidecovers to have larger air-intake ducts, contributing to significant airflow increase in the mid- and upper-rpm ranges.
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Rider ergonomics are optimized by adapting the handlebar, seat and footpeg height to place the rider's legs at the narrowest part of the frame for improved comfort and handling feel.
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Brake pedal and shift lever are designed to complement the riding position.
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Brake pedal features optimized ratio to match integrated rear-brake master-cylinder design.
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Wide, cleated stainless steel footpegs are self-cleaning and corrosion resistant, provide excellent grip and fold for extra ground clearance.
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Rear brake pedal and shift lever are made of lightweight aluminum.
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Adjustable front brake lever for maximum control.
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Quick-adjust clutch perch for easy cable adjustment.
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Aluminum Renthal handlebar (971 bend) is rubber-mounted to help reduce rider fatigue and improve comfort.
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Handlebar holders provide two different mounting positions to match rider preference.
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Works-type handlebar grips add to rider comfort.
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Dunlop 742FA front and 756 rear tires for improved traction and cornering.
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Front disc brake cover helps protect rotor and caliper from damage.
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Removable rear subframe allows easy maintenance.
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Washable, two-stage foam air filter for optimal engine protection and easy maintenance.
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Repackable silencer for maximum performance and minimal noise.
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Comfortable, durable controls and high-quality fasteners.
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Stainless steel clutch cable for long life.
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Honda Racing™-inspired colors and graphics.
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Purchase of a new, previously unregistered Honda USA-certified unit by an individual retail user in the United States qualifies the owner for a one-year complimentary membership in the Honda Rider's Club of America® (HRCA®). Visit www.hrca.honda.com for details.
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Specs, Quotes, Overview
Standard Features
