The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird long-range strategic reconnaissance aircraft is renowned for its record speed, more than three times the speed of sound. Despite the ingenious and unique technical solutions, in 1998, the SR-71 lost its relevance and was honorably retired. Two years earlier, his "younger brother" was born, who also set a speed record, but is still on alert.

Motorcycle Honda CBR1100XX Superblackbird at the airport of Mineralnye Vody

Black motorcycles to face. Unlike more frivolous colors, it symbolizes seriousness of intentions, age and experience, mystery, evil, nothingness. It is such a harsh seriousness that exudes from the Honda Superblackbird, created in 1996 to achieve strategic superiority over the king of speed of the time - the Kawasaki ZX-11. Since then, the recognizable appearance of the CBR1100XX has remained almost unchanged.

Footpegs Honda CBR1100XX Superblackbird - with rubber inserts

The design of the thrush is civil and practical by the standards of modern hyperbikes. The bike is equipped with footpegs with rubber inserts, a large fairing and tall glass, powerful headlights and a center stand. Even the fork was installed classic, not upside down. That in a tourist context can be safely attributed to the merits. A copy of 2004 in comparison with the first generation of "blackbirds", in addition to less significant changes, received electronic system fuel injection and immobilizer, digital instrument cluster, inertial boost and illogical 12 hp power reduction.

Brakes Honda CBR1100XX Superblackbird - Combination

The Black Bird Combined Braking System follows the overall concept of the motorcycle. It is not radically racing; on the contrary, it was designed for the convenience of everyday use and for pilots with little experience. On the tested bike, the owner installed xenon, a luxurious tuning saddle with a "step", protective sliders and a Givi bag. This equipment pushed the once radical hypersport apparatus further towards comfortable speed tourism.

Tidy Honda CBR1100XX Superblackbird with LCD displays displays a full set of parameters except the number of the engaged gear

The dashboard is arranged according to the canons of sports motorcycles: a central pointer tachometer, an LCD speedometer, the same digital odometer, the usual counters for the intermediate mileage, a thermometer, a clock and even a fuel level scale. Unfortunately, there is no indicator of the number of the included gear on the tidy. But an engine with a volume of almost 1200 "cubes" is unlikely to require frequent changes from the pilot, so there is no great need for it. But the aesthetic pleasure of tidying is guaranteed.

Honda CBR1100XX Superblackbird equipped with immobilizer

The immobilizer quickly recognized the chip in the interior of the ignition key, and the engine started with half a turn. The instruments came to life and lit up with a pleasant orange light, the blue-white xenon plasma flashed and began to slowly flare up. Acceleration in first gear to the sound of increasing revs, reminiscent of the noise of a jet turbine, instantly caused a wide smile.

Honda CBR1100XX Superblackbird accelerates smoothly and energetically

Some people think that engines with large displacement and power are a corrupting excess, unnecessary and even harmful. People like those who avoid wine gambling and the society of pretty ladies, either seriously ill, or secretly hate others. The acceleration developed by the thrush is very pleasant and energetic, but at the same time gentle and controlled. If you completely open the gas in any gear except the first one, you don't get the feeling that you have just made the main mistake of your life and after a few milliseconds a bloody reckoning will come. Instead of the thought “Baaalin!…” Familiar to the owners of liter superbikes, “Ummmmm… Kaif!” Sounds in the brain.

The reason for the non-explosive nature lies in the significant mass of rotating parts of the engine and the "black bird" itself. The engine weighs 83kg according to the manufacturer. This is almost 25kg more than the weight of the liter jixer motor. It is logical to assume that the thrush crankshaft can be used for bodybuilding.

Bottomless moment and decent power developed by the engine, together with a well-functioning gearbox, easily accelerated the motorcycle to 260 km / h. But even so high speed there is no feeling that the personal guardian angel flying next to him will soon have a lot of work. The motorcycle keeps its trajectory steadily, like a sharp knife cuts through a dense air stream and does not show the slightest hint of nervousness. At the same time, excellent wind protection and a saddle-step allow the pilot to ride quite relaxed.

Honda CBR1100XX Superblackbird wardrobe trunk slightly worsens handling

Having reduced the speed to law-abiding values, you suddenly realize that it is not necessary to switch "down". The elasticity of the motor is so great that in sixth gear it pulls with dignity in the speed range from 60 to 260 km / h. But don't expect the character of modern sports cars from him. Due to the heavy crankshaft and other rotating parts, there is no “direct connection” between the throttle stick and the rear wheel so much appreciated by racers.

The engine reacts roughly to opening the throttle valves and with a small but sensitive delay, which gives rise to a feeling of some primitiveness of its reflexes. As if Gogi's Pithecanthropus had just mentally “sold” you with a club made of fossilized mammoth feces, and now, pleased with himself, without unnecessary ceremony and haste, hangs the carcass by the hands for further dissection.

Honda CBR1100XX Superblackbird at low speeds noticeably loads the hands

At "subsonic" speeds, despite the relatively high positioned clips, the load on the arms was significant. This does not fit in with the tourist component of the thrush and is more typical of purebred sportbikes. For owners who regularly operate such motorcycles in the city, it makes sense to think about installing adjustable tourist clips. Compared to the hands, the legs of "drosdophiles" do not experience any discomfort and without labor and rest will endure a long journey. As for the "loafs", thanks to the tuning saddle, a rare sports tourist will be able to compete in convenience with this instance of the Honda Superblackbird.

"Thrush" allows the pilot to ride in a dangling state with amazing comfort

I was especially surprised by the comfort in the corners. The mutual arrangement of the saddle, tank, clip-ons and footpegs creates the ideal hanging position for pilots around 180 cm tall. Inner side elbow rests comfortably on the tank, one "roll" hangs in the air, the other sits regally in the saddle, resting on a step. The third point of support - the foot on the step - reliably fixes the pilot, allowing you to focus not on landing and holding the body, but on handling the motorcycle.

Honda CBR1100XX Superblackbird: trip to the ditch

The "superbird" suspension is of sufficient quality. If you do not try to squeeze more than 70% of its capabilities out of a motorcycle, then you will not be able to find flaws in its work. However, when driving vigorously on an imperfect road, the bike becomes "nervous", and the impression of the fork and shock absorber deteriorates. As if they don't have enough travel to absorb unevenness effectively. At the end of the compression, the fork becomes too stiff, which can cause even minor potholes to wobble or rearrange the bike in a corner. Small changes in compression damping could eliminate this feature, but unfortunately the thrush fork is not adjustable.

The handling of the Honda CBR1100XX Superblackbird improves significantly after removing the case

Additionally, it spoils the handling in turns of the trunk, but, fortunately, before active "flights" it can be removed. The greatest influence on the behavior of the bike is not the weight of the case, but its aerodynamic resistance. In any case, without a "trunk" the motorcycle goes through the bends much more stable. The blackbird mirrors work quite well. But they do not give a panoramic view, so you should not neglect turning your head for direct observation of dead zones.

Brake rear Honda CBR1100XX Superblackbird

A separate story is about combined brakes. Less experienced pilots with symptoms of laziness and hypertrophied faith in technology will certainly enjoy them. Because it allows you to worry less about the distribution of braking force and about the risk of wheel locking. But experienced aerobatics enthusiasts will be disappointed. Not to mention common faults automatic systemstrying to "think" for the driver, they noticeably roughen up the feeling of the brake. When braking aggressively, it is difficult to gauge how close to the grip limit a given wheel - handle front brake almost devoid of information content. For the same reason, it is not possible to accurately modulate the braking force depending on changing external conditions.

It is difficult for the pilot to trust the Honda CBR1100XX Superblackbird in corners due to less pronounced weight transfer during braking

The worst is when entering corners. Due to the less pronounced weight transfer and the increased unsprung weight, the front tire's grip on the asphalt suffers. Therefore, at the most critical cornering point, the pilot cannot completely trust the motorcycle and, to some extent, feels like a passenger.

Trying to position the blackbird in modern world hyperbikes and sports tourists can find themselves in trouble. Because classmates from other manufacturers are often more athletic and more comfortable than the "black bird". But unexpectedly for Honda, who shines with the ability to build faceless motorcycles, the "thrush" turned out to have a nuclear potential. This potential is disguised as an intercontinental ballistic missile converted to a civilian airliner by conversion. But despite his peaceful appearance, the veteran is still fit for service.

Owner's opinion.

The bike is great. I drove it many times on thousand-kilometer trips. It is equally pleasant to drive at speeds of 15 km / h and 215 km / h, and from 15 km / h you can accelerate in 6th gear. I really like the effect of teleportation: I saw the window, took aim, transfer down (not necessarily!) And in a moment you are already there. For all his “hyperbike” nature, he forgave a lot of mistakes, and the combined brakes with a height of 191 cm were very useful. The motorcycle is effectively upset by the entire body. So you only need to work with your foot during emergency braking. It's a shame that Honda hasn't released a worthy successor to the Blackbird.

One of the prerequisites for the release of the Honda CBR 1100 XX Blackbird was the appearance of the model Kawasaki zx-11 from the concern of the same name, which was positioned as the fastest motorcycle in the world. The second was the desire of the developers themselves to release a more powerful, more modern version than.

At one time, "Drozd" was one of best motorcycles sports and tourist class.

10 years after the launch of the CBR1000F and 7 years after the start of production of Kawasaki, in 1997 Honda offered the user a “thrush” (this is how the name of the motorcycle is translated), which should have had three advantages:

1. novelty;
2. wipe the nose of the Kawasaki by making a faster bike;
3. serve as a logical continuation for the CBR1000F, the release of which was planned to be completed.

The bike was produced for 10 yearsbut he was considered super fast for only two years. In 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa appears, and in 2005 the continuation of ZX-11, model ZZR 1400 .

The most interesting thing in this race of speeds was the condition that the models should become serial and available to everyone. The most striking competitors were the three models listed above, and the parts developed for this motorcycle found their continuation in other models of the brand.

Airframe CBR1100XX Blackbird

Of the design features of the Honda CBR 1100 XX, the spatial aluminum frame should be distinguished.

Since the model was positioned as super fast, the developers had little choice in the material for the frame. Provide the necessary rigidity for a sports tourist, and at the same time, the lightness of the structure could only aluminum ... Thanks to this, the bike should get good maneuverability, and handling and speed flowed from the spatial assembly scheme and a large number electronics, which was planned to be used in the development.

• To improve safety in the suspension, no innovations were applied. Front wheel kept telescopic fork (feather thickness 43 mm ), back - mono shock absorber on pendulum mount... The travel of the front springs was 109 mm , back - 120 mm ... The only new solution was the ability to adjust the rebound damping. The change in preload was proposed on the previous sports tourist.
• In addition to a large amount of electronics, the motorcycle also received a motor created from scratch, adjustable suspensions, combined brakes and much more. Some of the parts were offered already in early development, but most of the new products appeared only after the 1999 restyling, after the Blackbird lost the title of super fast.

Exterior

Despite its claim to be super-fast, the bike doesn't feel like much when viewed.

In front of the user is a standard sports bike, but a full set of optics, a seat for two passengers, a handle and folding footpegs for the second make it clear that this is a dual purpose model.

front part

• The front of the bike is made in the tradition of sports models. Large body kit with a bias towards the pilot, wide air intake and shortened front fender - are the characteristic features of such bikes.

  On the stock "Drozda", first of all, they change the native windshield to a higher one.

• The role of head optics is a large irregularly shaped headlight tightly installed in the middle of the body kit... The amount of plastic above and below it is negligible. Headlight is standard, illuminates well ... Direction indicators are also present, they are installed as repeaters, on the back of the mirrors.
• The racks of the latter are so massive that one gets the impression that they should have special knobs on the control panel to adjust the viewing angle. Mirrors are located high, above the handlebars, but do not protrude beyond the bike... When you try to "put down" the bike, you should not suffer. At the same time, the developers paid special attention to the racks, so the viewing angle is really large, and the special shape, elongated rectangles should not create problems for a biker of any height and build.

  The front direction indicators are integrated in the folding rearview mirrors.

• A windshield is installed above the body kit... But it is small, only covers the dashboard and acts more like a decorative element.

  Weakness front body kit - under the mirror mounting brackets, where cracks often appear after an unsuccessful fall or unnatural impact on the mirror.

• The wing is short, close to the tire. Made in the style of Honda, you need to remove the wheel to remove it. The feathers peeking out from under the body kit are bare, the symbolic covers are only at the level of the side faces of the wheel. Radiator and engine compartment the plow, already installed in the stock configuration, shuts up from the mud.

  The standard protection reliably protects the engine from dirt.

Dashboard

Depending on the year of manufacture, the bike could get two versions of this part. Only analog with dial gauges or electronic, in which most of the information was displayed on LJH screens.

The panel installed on the first versions had 4 dials , a standard set of bulbs, and a separate window in which you could configure the mileage counter.

There was only one dial left on the second-generation panel, everything else was displayed on a couple of screens.

Users were provided with information about:

• number of revolutions (the dial tachometer in both versions had markings up to 13.5x1000, red with 11x1000 recommended by developers 9.5 x 1000 );
• speed (the speedometer on the first versions is marked up to 330 km / h );
• fuel level (the dial in the first assemblies, a separate screen later);
• engine temperature (as well as fuel level).

Light bulbs included

• turn signals,
• turning on the high beam;
• neutral.

The new version has a self-diagnosis indicator.

Back view

In the standard version, the bike is equipped with impressive stainless steel mufflers that work as sliders when falling and save the footpegs from damage.

• Rear optics, as well as the instrument panel have undergone changes... Motorcycles up to 1999 had one horizontal headlight for stop and headlight. There were two separate bulbs behind the glass. In the new version, the headlight has grown to a square, and now the bulbs are placed one under the other. The glass itself became, as it were, two-story. Below was a red reflector and room for a number. In the first versions, the size was lost under the stem, during restyling it was put forward, but still not enough. True, the developers noted, but what about the second floor? Due to him, everyone will know about the stop of the bike - even those ahead.
• The turns are taken out of the bike, made according to the standard scheme... Rectangles on racks. Glass at the back, plastic at the front. The exhaust cans are below them, just below.

  Massive stock mufflers are often replaced with more compact forward flow.

• The saddle is large, the second room may be a little narrow, but not cramped... There is a hump between the driver and the second number. When driving alone, you can move further without getting off the bike, but the controls are not designed for this.

  The cushion of the double saddle is soft and quite comfortable.

• The gas tank is in a standard place, in the first versions it contained 22 liters, in the process of evolution it grew to 24 liters, and in the final version - 23 liters... The knee grooves are covered with black plastic for the convenience of the driver. The neck is made in a standard design, locked with a key, the well is covered with a cap.

  The filler neck of the gas tank stands out for its chrome surface.

Specifications

All components power plant when this motorcycle was released, they were either reconfigured or painted from scratch. Of the most significant, the inertial boost system can be noted, which made it possible to increase the power of the bike by 13 mares, as well as replace the Keihin carburetor with an injector PGM-FI... The resulting unit produced:

• working volume - 1137 cm 3;
• power - 152 (165) hp;
• number of valves - 16;
• cylinders - 4 (in-line);
• cooling - liquid;
• fuel supply - carburetor (Keihin), injector (PGM-FI) 42 mm;
• ignition - transistor;
• start - electric starter;
• fuel tank - 24 liters.

In 2002, in connection with the introduction of new environmental standards, a minor alteration of the fuel system is carried out.

Transmission and clutch

The motorcycle received a 6-speed gearbox.

In 1999 it was reconfigured, and also the number of clutch discs with 8 to 7... According to the mechanics, it was this alteration that deprived the model of the title of super fast, because the Honda chassis is more progressive than the Suzuki.

On some examples with high mileage, the bearing begins to rattle in the clutch basket. This is not fatal, you can “enjoy” the roar in neutral for more than one season, but you shouldn't delay the replacement either.

• Multi-disc clutch , oil bath, power transmission - hydraulic line.
• Drive - chain.

Brakes

Having the title herself quick model the brakes on the motorcycle had to be appropriate. But no special solutions were applied. Hydraulic drive, type - discs.

Front: brakes:

• number of disks - 2;
• diameter - 310 mm;
• support - 3-piston.

Rear brakes:

• number of disks - 1;
• diameter - 256 mm;
• support - 3-piston.

The only feature that the bike received at the factory was the combi-breaks applied to both axles (when one is turned on, the second is affected). However, in the first versions they did not work properly. They were set up normally only in 1999.

Driving performance

Introducing the motorcycle, the developers stated that bench tests proved that their model was a speed champion. It is - 287 km / h.

But the opinions of users point out that if you want to lose the second number or wardrobe trunks, you can develop even more. Markup in 310 km / h on the speedometer - not for beauty. This can be developed if the bike is not choked.

Acceleration to hundreds

Acceleration to 100 km / h could also cause the envy of competitors. From a place was - 2.8 sec.

Fuel consumption

• With such parameters, it was expected that the bike would have a flow rate like a spacecraft, but it showed very moderate appetites - up to 6 l in extra-urban cycle.
• Some measurements showed - 5 l in the city cycle, speed up to 100 km / h.
• 8 l - at 200 km / h.

Dimensions and weight

Motorcycle weight:

• dry weight was 223 kg;
• equipped - 250 kg.

Since all updates concerned the "filling", the external dimensions remained unchanged and amounted to:

• in length - 2161 mm;
• in width - 721 mm;
• in height - 1201 mm;

Seat height - 811 mm.

Wheelbase - 1432 mm .

Who is it for?

Sophisticated ergonomics and powerful engine make the motorcycle perfectly suited for long journeys.

The model was not intended for the Japanese markets, but was sold in Europe.

Based on this, we can assume that an average and tall biker will be comfortable on a motorcycle. Low fit mirrors can be ideal even for a tall person.

Modifications

The Honda X11 model was produced on the Drozda platform, which became the first bike to combine sports and touring characteristics.

For a couple of years, the concern's dealers offered a model Honda x11 ... Appearing in 1999 year, it was produced for two years. In fact, under this name, a lightweight version of the CBR 1100 XX was offered, promoted in Japan and Europe (under the name Honda CB1100SF X11 ) The developers explained its output by an attempt to combine a tourist with an ordinary city bike.

The model had injection injection, a complete absence of a body kit and a round headlight, analog instruments and 5 (instead of 6) speeds. At the same time, the European version could accelerate to 250 km.

2001 became last year appearance of the model. According to the developers, it fell into the wrong circle for which it was intended, in addition, it was the tourist that attracted buyers, and not the city bike.

In urban conditions, the wide and heavy "Drozd" has a hard time.

Since the "thrush" was originally designed for dalny people, all city problems became its disadvantages:

• heavy weight;
• huge steering wheel and turning angle;
• the tightly closed case does not provide normal cooling and as a result the constant operation of the fan, driving the air flow exactly at the pilot's legs.

Individual users noted generator problems .

and dignity

Only potholes in broken asphalt, to which the bike's suspension does not dispose, can darken the ride on this motorcycle.

The bike also has many advantages:

• absence of vibrations at any speed;
• perfectly timed brakes;
• motor with real diesel traction at any speed;
• a large selection of accessories for both tuning and repair;
• comfortable fit.

Reliable, dynamic, easy to operate - these are the epithets the owners of this version are awarded with.

Conclusion

Choosing the fastest bike as the first bike is hardly the right decision.

But for those who ride a 600 and want a calm and reliable liter, the Honda CBR 1100 XX Blackbird is the perfect solution.

For some, it may become a second motorcycle. And if the user does not like lumbago in the aisle, he prefers quiet ride with the ability to accelerate if necessary - it will be difficult to find a better option than this.

The honda cbr 1100 xx blackbird motorcycle began to be produced back in 1997. Until now, this model refers to the best versatile bikes... At the time of its appearance on the market, analogues in technical specifications, which would have been mass-produced, were not. And now the sport bike is not inferior to many. Maximum speed: 283 km / h. Despite this, the bike is characterized by excellent stability, as it has an impressive weight of 223 kg. Honda blackbird loses a little to modern sportbikes, and even then on a winding road. It is quite difficult to get around it on a straight section. In terms of aerodynamic characteristics, the sport bike is one of the best.

The Cbr 1100 xx has been nicknamed the "blackbird", although, if you look, there are absolutely no prerequisites for this.

The Honda blackbird has a classic Japanese four-cylinder engine that is torquey at different revs. The motor is reliable, which is typical for all "Japanese". The engine has liquid cooling... After 1999, an inertial inflation system was installed on the engine, as well as electronic fuel injection. Carburetor engineinstalled on the honda cbr blackbird, it is produced in three versions, which produce different power: 98 hp, which is produced exclusively for Japan, 152 hp. and 164 hp. The motorcycle uses a standard Honda diagonal frame, which is made from a durable aluminum alloy.

Benefits

1. The build quality of the honda super blackbird is superior to most modern motorcycles.
2. High stability allows you to feel comfortable on the road.
3. High efficiency brake system is achieved due to the connectivity of the front and rear brake... ABS improves handling and control of the motorcycle at any speed.
4. The windshield has been improved for aerodynamics and high speed wind protection.
5. A comfortable seat allows you to drive for a long time without muscle discomfort.
6. The fuel tank holds 4 liters of stock, which allows you to travel more than 300 km without refueling.

disadvantages

1. Due to the high top speed, the handles are slightly low.
2. Sometimes the chain tensioner and adjuster break, which is common on most sportbikes.
3. High price and maintenance cost, expensive repairs, since all parts must be ordered from Japan. However, with constant maintenance, situations when something requires expensive repairs are quite rare due to the reliability of the equipment and the quality of all units.

According to the reviews of a large number of owners, the honda cbr1100xx super blackbird is the perfect combination of comfort, speed, and Japanese reliability. The motorcycle allows you to make long tourist trips. In terms of comfort, he is a full-fledged tourist.

The popularity of the model is due to many reasons. This is both a comfortable fit, which allows you to cover long distances without stopping, and the ability to drive at a speed of almost 300 km / h. In addition, we can once again note the quality and reliability of all units and parts of the motorcycle, which are responsible for the coherence of the entire system. Video about motorcycle honda cbr1100xx super blackbird will awaken the desire to feel the adrenaline and excitement of operating such a technique.

"Thrush" is a motorcycle that does not at all look like this small bird. On the contrary, this powerful beast was considered the fastest in the world until 1999. This nickname clung to him thanks to the English name Super Blackbird, which literally translates as "black bird". The official name of the motorcycle is

Struggle for primacy

The model was produced from 1996 to 2007. Honda created it as opposed to the creation of one of its main competitors. Before the advent of the Blackbird, the fastest production motorcycle was the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11. The ambitious plans of the developers involved the creation of a bike that would surpass the "Ninja" in speed.

This dream has come true. "Black Bird" could indeed be carried along the highway at a speed of almost 290 km / h. However, in 1999 this record was broken by another Japanese - the legendary Hayabusa. Him maximum speed amounted to 312 km / h. Later, a new hero appeared, pushing aside Hayabusa. In 2005, it was bypassed by the Kawasaki ZZR 1400, which still holds the palm. But nowadays "Drozd" is a motorcycle that is still included in the list of the fastest.

Pages of history

The Blackbird was launched in 1996. She immediately won many fans. In 1998, the company undertook a small upgrade by changing the thermostat housing. A year later the Drozd motorcycle underwent its first major update. Instead of carburetors, the model received PGM-FI electronic fuel injection. The inertial boost system has increased the maximum engine power to 164 liters. from.

New reconfigured combined system the brakes are responsible for the perfect distribution of forces between the rear and front contours. The capacity of the tank has also increased - from 22 to 24 liters. The radiator became more massive, and instead of seven clutch discs the bike received 9. Drozd motorcycles of this and subsequent years of production have a capacity of 164 hp. from.

In 2001, the designers equipped the bike with an electronic dashboard. The form has been modernized windscreen, which ensured comfort at high speeds. The next year, 2002, was marked by a readjustment of the injection system, which began to correspond to the new environmental standards emissions. Motorcycle "Honda Drozd" from that time began to produce 152 liters. from. power at 119 Nm of torque. The company soon began phasing out production. In 2003, it ceased to be supplied to the US markets, and in 2007 the production was completely discontinued.

Appearance

If you take a glimpse of the Drozd, the motorcycle will seem to be a typical representative of the sports class. However, the manufacturer positions it as a "sports tourist" model. On it you can not only drive along the track, but also go on a long journey. Comfortable landing of the pilot, excellent wind protection, the ability to install saddlebags - all this is conducive to long journeys. Many owners of "Drozd" gravitate more towards single races. It can be difficult to ply in a convoy for a long time on such a frisky unit.

The target audience

"Drozd" is a motorcycle that will perfectly fit into the pace of a large modern city... It was designed for those who like to drive through deserted night streets. Even continuous driving at top speeds is perfectly acceptable for this bike. The manufacturer honestly warns about the spirited nature of the "Drozd", even its name refers us to flights and conquered peaks. If this is your driving style, this might be your option. It will also appeal to those who have to not only drive along the highway, but also maneuver around the city, bypassing its traffic jams, braking and again darting forward at traffic lights, wheeling along narrow curved streets.

At the same time, one should not forget the following: like most large cars, the Drozd will require a lot of skill. He is heavy but agile. You cannot call him clumsy. With good handling and stability, which manifests itself even on bends, the motorcycle requires a certain level of skill from the pilot. Any transport with a motor of this volume rarely becomes the first, according to experienced bikers, it is necessary to grow up to "litruha". "Drozd" is more often chosen by those who have already run in "six hundred" and "eight hundred".

Features of behavior

As expected from such a device, it quickly picks up speed and shows considerable stability. At the start, the thrush easily bypasses not only most but also many cars of the same class. It is not for nothing that he was considered the fastest in the world for so long. Many owners consider the work of the brakes to be an important point. It has 2 discs in front and one in the back. The heavy bike slows down pretty quickly. If desired, of course, ABS can be installed on this motorcycle.

Technical features

"Thrush" - a motorcycle, the characteristics of which are given in the table, has a number of features.

It seems like a heavy truck. In fact, its dry weight is 223 kg. Some, after buying, start tuning, trying to reduce weight. By the way, this idea, apparently, came to the manufacturer himself. After all, on the basis of "Drozd" for a long time, a nakeded was produced, differing exclusively in the skin (and weight, respectively).

Fuel consumption is also noteworthy. It is rather small for a motorcycle of this class. Get ready that on the highway "Drozd" will absorb an average of 5.9 liters. a hundred. Of course, this indicator largely depends on the speed at which you will move. When cruising at 180 km / h, the motorcycle's appetite will increase to 7-8 liters.

Opportunities for tuning

An irresistible desire to improve even the best sometimes visits every biker. The most common alterations to which the Drozd most often undergoes are the following:

• Heated handles.
• Xenon in optics.
• Modernization of the casing, "nakedization".
• Installation of ABS.
• Removing glass.
• Painting.
• Removing the passenger seat.

Competitors

As it was initially, the main competitors of Drozd are bikes of the same class, claiming to be the fastest among the serial ones: Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100, ZZ-R 1200 and ZX-12R, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa.

Prices

If you are planning to buy a bike of this model, most likely, you will not be able to find a new one due to the fact that its production has been completely discontinued. But secondary market saturated with quite viable aggregates. "Blackbird" - a motorcycle that was produced for the United States of America and European countries. Therefore, it gets to our secondary housing from there. The absence of rides on the roads of our Motherland will add a lot to the price, but the technical condition of the bike in this case will be better. The price depends on the year of manufacture: the younger the motorcycle, the higher the figure. Experts say that you can buy a technically sound motorcycle "Drozd", the price of which is about 3.5-4 thousand dollars.

This is truly legendary motorcycleone of the three fastest and most powerful bikes on the planet. Meet the incomparable "Blackbird" - Since 1996, the motorcycle was produced practically unchanged until 2007. Only in 1999, the developers decided to change the carburetor to an injector, and a little later they updated the dashboard.

In fact, this is a classic sports tourist, which is distinguished by a higher seating position, the presence of a central step and a softened suspension, which determine its belonging to the sports class.

Briefly about typical questions

Happy owners of Honda CBR1100XX have heard quite typical questions from the category: “What is the maximum speed?”, “What is the fuel consumption?” At gas stations and parking lots. and so on. Perhaps you should answer them right away in order to have an idea of \u200b\u200bthis powerful and aggressive sports bike, which has long become a dream of extreme riding enthusiasts.

The motorcycle develops power up to 164 liters. from. Once upon a time, models were supplied to Germany, the engine of which contained 152 "horses". This is more than enough to accelerate the bike to 100 km / h in just 3 seconds.

The unit is capable of speeds up to 300 km / h. They say that there may be more, but on personal experience no one dares to make sure of this yet - after all, this is not a child's speed, so it is better to check the statistics for professional racers on high-speed tracks.

Filling and characteristics of Honda CBR1100XX

The bike is equipped with a six-speed gearbox. The first one is rather short - only 135 km / h. For reference: for modern counterparts, it is almost 180 km / h. The weight of the motorcycle is about 200 kg. The "crumb" does not consume so much fuel - when driving slowly in second gear (about 140-170 km / h), the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird "eats" only 7-8 liters.

It is worth saying a few words about shoes. The lifespan of rubber is short. Maximum 15,000 km, provided that it is tourist. Much depends on the riding style and operating conditions of the motorcycle. In the event that the tire is sports, the mileage of 5,000 km is the limit, after which you can see the threads. A set of rubber costs a lot - about 350 euros. After 30,000 km, it is advisable to change the sprocket and chain, and this is another plus 200 euros. Antifreeze, engine oil, brake fluid, filters and pads - all this must be of high quality and recommended only by the manufacturer. Not cheap, but it costs twice as much to save.

Bike tuning

Basically, the Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird is good on its own. but craftsmen do not neglect the opportunity to do appearance even more aggressive and dynamic. Among the most common are the following improvements:

• Replacing the windshield with a higher element. This is a very competent tuning, which allows you to make the ride as comfortable as possible at high speed.
• Installing a leather cover on a motorcycle tank looks very stylish and impressive.
• Replacing the air vent.

The bike is just perfect for those who love speed and complete freedom, which can be felt as best as possible on the highway. The motorcycle behaves confidently on light off-road conditions and instantly reacts to the slightest movement of the pilot.

After buying a motorcycle, you should immediately take care of purchasing high-quality equipment.

Common problems

Fortunately, the motorcycle has no serious "sores". Experienced owners recommend checking the chain tension every 10,000 kilometers, as the Honda CBR1100XX is equipped with an in-line motor with a timing chain drive. Riding with a convulsing chain will not end well: the minimum is replacing the chain and sprocket, and the maximum is the bulkhead of the entire engine.

Used motorcycles with high mileage can "please" with bearing problems - they simply start to rattle. Diagnosing the problem is simple - just squeeze the clutch while the engine is running. The sound should be gone. There are, of course, no serious reasons for concern. But the problem itself will not be eliminated, and the longer you ignore it, the more problems will appear.

Why is this motorcycle needed?

Honda CBR1100XX is a kind of classic of the sports genre. It is a lifestyle and behavior. Needless to say, how many enthusiastic exclamations do the happy owners of this legendary bike hear?

The motorcycle is designed for long distance travel. The rugged construction easily supports side and rear saddlebags that mount directly to the bike's body.

Ergonomics, excellent headwind protection (of course, after tuning), as well as economical fuel consumption and a powerful engine - all this in their totality allows you to get incredible pleasure from any journey. Even if this is a trip to the village to see grandmother. By the way, about the birds. The Honda CBR1100XX is not very fond of light off-roading, let alone serious trails designed for enduro.

Landing and suspension are not conducive to driving over potholes and broken asphalt. In the city, a motorcycle will also be uncomfortable: rather serious dimensions, solid weight and a small angle of rotation in some situations can lead to dangerous situations.

Where can one buy?

On the territory of the Russian Federation "blackbirds" usually "arrive" from Japan. There are, of course, very rare specimens from the United States and Europe. Most often these are the so-called "gray" models, but you can also find a real "blackbird", which is serviced by official Russian dealers.

Find anyway good model it's not difficult - just set a goal. The cost of a motorcycle depends on the year of its production, technical condition and characteristics. So, for example, Honda CBR1100XX 1999-2000. will cost about 250,000 rubles. The bike of 2006-2007 is slightly more expensive. - about 450,000 rubles.