New 2004 Honda Motorcycles

It's time for the new 2004 model motorcycles to be revealed and here's a sneak peek of some of the hottest motorcycles from Honda.

2004 Honda 599
The 599 defines what a versatile, fun street bike should be, with distinctive, aggressive good looks, lightweight chassis and exhilarating performance. It all adds up to total riding pleasure in a middleweight package.

• A feathery, 401-pound dry weight makes the 599 the lightest bike in its class.
• The comfortable, upright seating position is ideal for commuting, sport riding and long trips.
• Stylish four-into-two-into-one exhaust system tucks in tightly and exits high on the right side.
• Compact 599cc DOHC liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine is derived from the championship-winning CBR 600F3 powerplant.
• Massive square-tube mono-backbone steel frame utilizes the engine as a stressed frame member, providing an optimal balance of rigidity and tuned flex for superb handling.
• A single box-section downtube connects to a unique front engine-mount that incorporates a cross-member to link the frame to the engine's solid front mounts.
• Lightweight aluminum swingarm features a large one-piece extruded pivot block and extruded triple-box-section spars.
• Braking system features two huge, 296mm floating front discs with twin-piston calipers and sintered metal pads, along with a 220mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads for exceptional stopping power.
• 4.5-gallon fuel tank is hinged for servicing ease.
• Engine Type: 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke: 65mm x 45.2mm
• Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
• Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Four 34mm slanted flat-slide CV
• Wheelbase: 55.9 inches
• Rake (Caster Angle): 25.0°
• Seat Height: 31.1 inches
• Dry Weight: 401 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 5.0 gallons
• Colors: Asphalt, Yellow

Honda CBR1000RR
Honda's 2004 CBR1000RR ushers in a whole new era of inline-four Superbike performance. Taking its technical cues from the MotoGP-winning RC211V, the CBR1000RR redefines Superbike domination.

• Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) for optimum steering effort and stability.
• Centrally located fuel tank increases mass centralization and allows more compact frame design.
• All-new liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 998cc four-stroke inline four-cylinder engine features bore and stroke dimensions of 75mm x 56.5mm.
• Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system features two injectors per cylinder--one upper and one lower--controlled by an ECU that senses rpm and throttle opening. Lower injector enhances rideability while upper injector improves top-end horsepower. At lower rpm only the lower injector is working. At higher rpm, both injectors are activated. The system uses 44mm throttle bodies.
• Ram-air system provides a high volume of cool air to the 8.35-liter airbox for linear power delivery and incredible engine performance.
• Cassette-type, close-ratio six-speed transmission is easily accessible for rapid gear ratio changes and maintenance at the race track.
• Durable #530 O-ring-sealed drive chain.

Chassis/Suspension

• New lightweight twin-spar aluminum frame borrows RC211V technology.
• New aluminum-hybrid rear swingarm is longest in class for superior traction under hard acceleration.
• New aluminum subframe is lightweight and easily removable for ease of maintenance.
• Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) is a rotary type steering damper that electronically modulates steering damping based on road speed. An ECU unit senses road speed and sends a signal to a solenoid. The solenoid controls an oil pressure relief valve within the damper unit. At slower speeds the relief valve is open, allowing for a free flow of oil through the damper unit, resulting in reduced damping force and lighter steering effort. At higher speeds the flow of oil is restricted, resulting in increased damping force and additional stability. HESD is the first steering damping system that makes it possible to increase high-speed performance while maintaining low-speed handling.
• New Unit Pro-Link rear suspension system is patterned after RC211V MotoGP racer's. In this system, the upper shock mount is contained within the swingarm rather than the frame. With no top frame-mount for the shock, this unique system prevents negative suspension energy from being transmitted into the frame, allowing optimum frame rigidity and improved rideability out of corners. The HMAS shock offers rebound and compression damping, and spring preload adjustability.
• New front brake system features radial-mounted four-piston calipers and 310mm floating discs, and a 220mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper for exceptional stopping power.
• Wheelbase: 55.6 inches
• Rake (Caster Angle): 23.75°
• Trail: 102mm (4.0 inches)
• Seat Height: 32.5 inches
• Dry Weight: TBD
• Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons, including 1.06-gallon reserve
• Colors: Red/Black, Metallic Silver/Black, Black

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