Honda CBR1000RR, CBR1000RA, CBR1000S, CBR1000SA Owner's Manual
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a new
Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a
Honda makes you part of a worldwide family
of satisfied customers who appreciate
Honda’s reputation for building quality into
every product.
To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:
● Read this owner’s manual carefully.
● Follow all recommendations and
procedures contained in this manual.
● Pay close attention to safety messages
contained in this manual and on the
motorcycle.
● The following codes in this manual indicate
each country.
● The illustrations here in are based on the
CBR1000RA ED type.
Country Codes
Code Country
CBR1000RR
F, II F, III F France, Belgium
ED, II ED, IV ED European direct sales
U, III U Australia, New Zealand
KO, III KO Korea
CBR1000RA
F, II F, III F France, Belgium
ED, II ED, IV ED European direct sales
U, III U Australia, New Zealand
CBR1000S
F France, Belgium
ED European direct sales
U Australia, New Zealand
CBR1000SA
F France, Belgium
ED European direct sales
*The specifications may vary with each locale.
A Few Words About Safety
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DANGER
3
WARNING
3
CAUTION
NOTICE
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very
important. Operating this motorcycle safely is
an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about
safety, we have provided operating
procedures and other information on safety
labels and in this manual. This information
alerts you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to
warn you about all hazards associated with
operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You
must use your own good judgement.
You will find important safety information in
a variety of forms, including:
● Safety labels on the motorcycle
● Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert
symbol and one of three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
Other important information is
provided under the following titles:
Information to help you avoid
damage to your motorcycle, other
property, or the environment.
Contents
Motorcycle Safety P. 2
Operation Guide P. 24
Maintenance P. 57
Troubleshooting P. 109
Information P. 131
Specifications P. 146
Index P. 150
Motorcycle Safety
This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle.
Please read this section carefully.
Safety Guidelines .........................................P. 3
Image Labels.................................................P. 7
Safety Precautions .....................................P. 14
Riding Precautions .....................................P. 16
Accessories & Modifications......................P. 21
Loading .......................................................P. 22
Safety Guidelines
Motorcycle Safety
CBR1000RR/RA
CBR1000S/SA
Safety Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety:
● Perform all routine and regular inspections
specified in this manual.
● Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame
away before filling the fuel tank.
● Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly
enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in exhaust
gases is toxic and can kill you.
Always Wear a Helmet
It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective
apparel significantly reduce the number and
severity of head and other injuries. So always
wear an approved motorcycle helmet and
protective apparel.
Before Riding
Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally
focused and free of alcohol and drugs.
2 P. 14
Check that you and your passenger are both
wearing an approved motorcycle helmet and
protective apparel. Instruct your passenger on
holding onto the seat strap or your waist,
leaning with you in turns, and keeping their feet
on the footpegs, even when the motorcycle is
stopped.
Check that you are wearing an approved
motorcycle helmet and protective apparel.
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Even if you have ridden other motorcycles,
practice riding in a safe area to become familiar
with how this motorcycle works and handles,
and to become accustomed to the motorcycle’s
size and weight.
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Safety Guidelines
Motorcycle Safety
CBR1000S/SA only
Ride Defensively
Always pay attention to other vehicles around
you, and do not assume that other drivers see
you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an
evasive maneuver.
Never Carry a Passenger
There are no handholds, seat, or footrest to
carry a passenger.
Make Yourself Easy to See
Make yourself more visible, especially at night,
by wearing bright reflective clothing,
positioning yourself so other drivers can see
you, signaling before turning or changing lanes,
and using your horn when necessary.
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Ride within Your Limits
Never ride beyond your personal abilities or
faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and
inattention can impair your ability to use good
judgement and ride safely.
Don’t Drink and Ride
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one
alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and your
reaction time gets worse with every additional
drink. Don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your
friends drink and ride either.
Safety Guidelines
Motorcycle Safety
Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
It’s important to keep your motorcycle properly
maintained and in safe riding condition.
Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and
perform all recommended maintenance. Never
exceed load limits (
your motorcycle or install accessories that
would make your motorcycle unsafe (
2 P. 22), and do not modify
2 P. 21).
check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts,
and check the handlebar, control levers, brakes,
and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously.
Your motorcycle may have suffered damage
that is not immediately apparent. Have your
motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified
service facility as soon as possible.
If You are Involved in a Crash
Personal safety is your first priority. If you or
anyone else has been injured, take time to
assess the severity of the injuries and whether it
is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency
assistance if needed. Also follow applicable
laws and regulations if another person or
vehicle is involved in the crash.
If you decide to continue riding, first evaluate
the condition of your motorcycle. If the engine
is still running, turn it off. Inspect for fluid leaks,
continued
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Safety Guidelines
Motorcycle Safety
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WARNING
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
a colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death.
If you run the engine in confined or even partly
enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain
a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide.
Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or
other enclosure.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Image Labels
Motorcycle Safety
Except KO, III KO type
Image Labels
The following pages describe the label
meanings. Some labels warn you of
potential hazards that could cause serious
injury. Others provide important safety
information. Read this information carefully
and don’t remove the labels.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read,
contact your dealer for a replacement.
There is a specific symbol on each label.
The meanings of each symbol and label are
as follows.
Read instructions contained in Owner’s
Manual carefully.
Read instructions contained in Shop Manual
carefully. In the interest of safety, take the
motorcycle to be serviced only by your dealer.
DANGER (with RED background)
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING (with ORANGE background)
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION (with YELLOW background)
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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Image Labels
Motorcycle Safety
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BATTERY LABEL
DANGER
• Keep flame and spark away from the battery.
Battery produce explosive gas that can cause
explosion.
• Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when
handling the battery, or you can get burned or
lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.
• Do not allow children and other people to touch
a battery unless they understand proper
handling and hazards of the battery very well.
• Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care
as it contains dilute sulfuric acid. Contact with
your skin or eyes can burn you or cause loss of
your eyesight.
• Read this manual carefully and understand it
before handling the battery. Neglect of the
instructions can cause personal injury and
damage to the motorcycle.
• Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or
below the lower level mark. It can explode
causing serious injury.
Image Labels
Motorcycle Safety
RADIATOR CAP LABEL
DANGER
NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT.
Hot coolant will scald you.
Relief pressure valve begins to open at 1.1 kgf/cm
2
.
continued
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Image Labels
Motorcycle Safety
CBR1000RR/RA
CBR1000S/SA
CBR1000RR/RA
CBR1000S/SA
CBR1000RR/RA
CBR1000S/SA
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ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL
WARNING
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING
• The safety stability and handling of this motorcycle may be
affected by the addition of accessories and luggage.
• Read carefully the instructions contained in user’s manual and
installation guide before installing any accessory.
•
The total weight of accessories and luggage added to rider’s and
passenger’s weight should not exceed 180 kg (397 lb), which is
the maximum weight capacity.
The total weight of accessories and luggage added to rider’s
weight should not exceed 110 kg (243 lb), which is the maximum
weight capacity.
•
The luggage weight must not exceed 14 kg (31 lb) under any
circumstances.
The luggage weight must not exceed 3 kg (7 lb) under any
circumstances.
• The fitting of large fork-mounted or large handlebar mounted
fairing is not recommended.
Image Labels
Motorcycle Safety
CBR1000RR/RA only
REAR CUSHION LABEL
GAS FILLED
Do not open. Do not heat.
continued
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Image Labels
Motorcycle Safety
CBR1000RR/RA
CBR1000S/SA
CBR1000RR/RA only
CBR1000RR/RA
CBR1000S/SA
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TYRE INFORMATION LABEL
Cold tyre pressure:
[Driver only]
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)
[Driver and passenger]
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)
Tyre size:
Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Tyre brand:
BRIDGESTONE DUNLOP
Front S20F G Qualifier II K
Rear S20R G Qualifier II K
PIRELLI
Front DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP
Rear DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP
Image Labels
Motorcycle Safety
CBR1000RR/RA
CBR1000S/SA
CBR1000RR/RA
CBR1000S/SA
SAFETY REMINDER LABEL
For your protection, always wear helmet, protective apparel.
Operator only. No passenger. For your protection, always wear
helmet, protective apparel.
FUEL LABEL
Unleaded petrol only
Premium Recommended
DRIVE CHAIN LABEL
Keep chain adjusted and lubricated.
25 to 35 mm (1.0 to 1.4 in) Freeplay
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Safety Precautions
Motorcycle Safety
CBR1000RR/RA only
CBR1000RR/RA
CBR1000S/SA
CBR1000RR/RA
CBR1000S/SA
Safety Precautions
● Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the
handlebars and feet on the footpegs.
●
Keep passenger’s hands onto the seat strap
or your waist, passenger’s feet on the
footpegs while riding.
●
Always consider the safety of your passenger,
as well as other drivers and riders.
●
Always consider the safety of other drivers
and riders.
Protective Apparel
Make sure that you and any passenger are
wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, and high-visibility protective
clothing. Ride defensively in response to
weather and road conditions.
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Make sure that you are wearing an approved
motorcycle helmet, eye protection, and highvisibility protective clothing. Ride defensively in
response to weather and road conditions.
Safety Precautions
Motorcycle Safety
3
WARNING
CBR1000RR/RA
3
WARNING
CBR1000S/SA
Helmet
❙
Safety-standard certified, high-visibility, correct
size for your head
● Must fit comfortably but securely, with the
chin strap fastened
● Face shield with unobstructed field of vision
or other approved eye protection
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure that you and any passenger
always wear an approved helmet and
protective apparel.
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure that you always wear an
approved helmet and protective
apparel.
Gloves
❙
Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion
resistance
Boots or Riding Shoes
❙
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection
Jacket and Trousers
❙
Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket
and durable trousers for riding (or a protective
suit).
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Riding Precautions
Motorcycle Safety
Riding Precautions
Running-in Period
During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your
motorcycle’s future reliability and performance.
● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
● Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.
● Ride conservatively.
Brakes
Observe the following guidelines:
● Avoid excessively hard braking and down-
shifts.
u Sudden braking can reduce the
motorcycle’s stability.
u Where possible, reduce speed before
turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.
● Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.
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u The tyres slip more easily on such surfaces
and braking distances are longer.
● Avoid repeated braking.
u Repeated braking, such as when
descending long, steep slopes can
seriously overheat the brakes, reducing
their effectiveness. Use engine braking
with intermittent use of the brakes to
reduce speed.
● For full braking effectiveness, operate both
the front and rear brakes together.
Riding Precautions
Motorcycle Safety
CBR1000RA/SA only
Combined ABS
❙
Even when the brake lever and brake pedal are
applied separately, the combined ABS
distributes braking pressure between the front
and rear wheels according to braking force and
wheel speed to enhance your stopping power
and stability. The system also controls braking
pressure to prevent wheel lockup. To get the
best results, operate the lever and pedal
together and perform most of your braking in a
straight line to avoid sliding out in a turn.
● Combined ABS cannot make up for road
conditions, bad judgement, or improper
operation of the brakes, and cannot stop rear
wheel lift completely.
u Never ride faster than conditions permit
and always leave enough space to safely
brake to a stop.
● When Combined ABS does not function, the
brakes work like a conventional braking
system. On conventional braking systems,
operating the front brake lever applies the
front brake and operating the rear brake
pedal applies the rear brake.
u The system is always turned off at speeds
less than 6 km/h (4 mph).
● It is important to follow the tyre
recommendations (
2 P. 147), because the
Combined ABS computer works by
comparing wheel speed. Incorrect tyres can
affect wheel speed and confuse the system.
● Combined ABS may not always reduce
stopping distance over a motorcycle
equipped with conventional brakes.
● Combined ABS does not operate when the
battery level is discharged.
● Combined ABS does not operate when the
ABS main or ABS motor fuses are burned out.
continued
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Riding Precautions
Motorcycle Safety
You may feel a change in the way the brake
lever/pedal reacts when it is operated under the
following conditions:
● Immediately after turning the ignition switch
to ON.
● After braking to a stop and applying the
brakes again.
Engine Braking
❙
Engine braking helps slow your motorcycle
down when you release the throttle. For further
slowing action, downshift to a lower gear. Use
engine braking with intermittent use of the
brakes to reduce speed when descending long,
steep slopes.
Wet or Rainy Conditions
❙
Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet
brakes further reduce braking efficiency.
Exercise extra caution when braking in wet
conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while
riding at low speed to help them dry.
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Riding Precautions
Motorcycle Safety
3.
Parking
● Park on a firm, level surface.
● If you must park on a slight incline or loose
surface, park so that the motorcycle cannot
move or fall over.
● Make sure that high-temperature parts
cannot come into contact with flammable
materials.
● Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes and
Slowly lean the motorcycle to the left until its
weight rests on the side stand.
4.
Turn the handlebars fully to the left.
u Turning the handlebars to the right
reduces stability and may cause the
motorcycle to fall.
5.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position
and remove the key.
2 P. 51
other high-temperature parts until they cool
down.
● To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock
the handlebars and remove the key when
leaving the motorcycle unattended.
Use of an anti-theft device is also
recommended.
Parking with the Side Stand
❙
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Push the side stand down.
continued
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Riding Precautions
Motorcycle Safety
Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to protect the engine
and catalytic converter:
● Use only unleaded petrol.
● Use recommended octane number. Using
lower octane petrol will result in decreased
engine performance.
● Do not use fuels containing a high
concentration of alcohol.
● Do not use stale or contaminated petrol or an
oil/petrol mixture.
● Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
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2 P. 136
Accessories & Modifications
Motorcycle Safety
3
WARNING
CBR1000S/SA only
Accessories &
Modifications
We strongly advise that you do not add any
accessories that were not specifically designed
for your motorcycle by Honda or make
modifications to your motorcycle from its
original design. Doing so can make it unsafe.
Modifying your motorcycle may also void your
warranty and make your motorcycle illegal to
operate on public roads and highways. Before
deciding to install accessories on your
motorcycle be certain the modification is safe
and legal.
Improper accessories or modifications
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
Do not pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar to,
your motorcycle. Your motorcycle was not
designed for these attachments, and their use
can seriously impair your motorcycle’s handling.
Do not attempt modify the motorcycle to carry
a passenger. The sub-flame was not designed
to carry the additional weight of a passenger.
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WARNING
3
WARNING
CBR1000RR/RA
CBR1000S/SA
Loading
●
Never carry a passenger. Your motorcycle
was not designed to carry a passenger.
● Carrying extra weight affects your
motorcycle’s handling, braking and stability.
Always ride at a safe speed for the load you
are carrying.
● Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep
within specified load limits.
2 Maximum weight capacity / Maximum
luggage weight P. 146
● Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced and
close to the centre of the motorcycle.
● Do not place objects near the lights or the
muffler.
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Overloading or improper loading can
cause a crash and you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Overloading or carrying a passenger
loading can cause a crash and you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
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Suspension Settings for Race
Track (experienced riders only)
The suspension settings for race tracks were
developed as a baseline setting for experienced
riders weighing approximately 75 kg (165 lb).
Depending on your skill level and weight, you
may find that slightly softer or stiffer suspension
settings provide better performance. Track
surface conditions and course layout can also
have a large influence on a particular setting or
combination of settings.
Always be sure to return the settings to their
original specifications before resuming street
riding.
2 Adjusting the Front Suspension P. 101
2 Adjusting the Rear Suspension P. 106
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Operation Guide
Parts Location
Rear brake fluid reservoir (P86)
Lower cowl (P77)
Front brake fluid reservoir
(P86)
Front brake lever (P98)
Throttle grip (P97)
Engine oil fill cap (P80)
Coolant reserve
tank
(P84)
Engine oil drain bolt (P82)
Engine oil filter (P82)
Engine oil dipstick (P80)
Fuse box (P128)
Battery (P78)
Main fuse (P129)
Front suspension spring
preload adjuster
(P99)
CBR1000RR/RA
Brakelight switch
(P88)
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Operation Guide
Front suspension rebound damping/compression damping adjuster
(P99) (P100)
Shift lever (P53)
Side stand (P89)
Fuel fill cap (P54)
Front seat (P74)
Rear suspension
compression damping
adjuster (P105)
Clutch lever (P94)
Rear suspension rebound
damping adjuster
(P104)
Rear seat (P75)
Rear suspension spring
preload adjuster
(P104)
Front suspension spring preload
adjuster
(P99)
Drive chain (P90)
continued
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Parts Location (Continued)
Operation Guide
Rear brake fluid reservoir (P86)
Lower cowl (P77)
Front brake fluid reservoir
(P86)
Front brake lever (P98)
Throttle grip (P97)
Engine oil fill cap (P80)
Coolant reserve
tank
(P84)
Engine oil drain bolt (P82)
Engine oil filter (P82)
Engine oil dipstick (P80)
Fuse box (P128)
Battery (P78)
Main fuse (P129)
CBR1000S/SA
Brakelight switch
(P88)
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Operation Guide
Front suspension spring preload/rebound damping adjuster
(P101) (P102)
Shift lever (P53)
Side stand (P89)
Fuel fill cap (P54)
Front seat (P74)
Rear suspension
compression damping
adjuster (P107)
Clutch lever (P94)
Rear suspension rebound
damping adjuster
(P106)
Single seat cowl (P76)
Rear suspension spring
preload adjuster
(P106)
Front suspension spring preload/compression
damping adjuster
(P101) (P103)
Drive chain (P90)
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