2002/3 Honda Sportbikes
All-new CBR600RR high lights the 2003 Honda sportbike range as the outdated
and out classed Open CBR954 awaits a complete redesign scheduled for 2004

T heCBR954 offers one of the best power to weight and handling packages in the sportbike market.

Honda CBR954RR
Son of the AMA Formula Xtream Champion
2002/3 Suggested Retail Price $10,599

The 2001AMA Formula Extreme Champion and what Honda claims to be the best selling Open Class Sportbike, the CBR929 gets bored out as far as the current engine design will allow to 954cc for the 2002 season. This is a stop-gap solution prior to an all new bike with full 1000cc capacity engine expected for the 2004 seasons, in an all new chassis to stiffen up what is rumored in racing to be a Flex-i-flyer. But still, you can argue with success as Kurtis Roberts claimed another Formula Extreme Championship on the Erion Racing CBR929RR model during the 2001 race season amid stiff competition from the full 1000cc Yamaha R!s and Suzuki GSXR1000s.

CLICK HERE to see Kurtis with his race bike and FastDates Calendar model Rebecca Chaney

SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2002/3 CBR954RR
ENGINE: 954cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder Bore and Stroke: 75.0mm x 54.0mm Compression Ratio:
11.5:1. Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder. Carburetion: PGM-Fuel Injection with automatic enricher circuit. Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensionalmapping

• Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping. Honda's Variable Intake/Exhaust Management System (HVIX(tm)) manages the intake and exhaust charges.
• An intake valve in the airbox maintains a constant-velocity, variable-volume flow of cool, fresh air to the PGM-FI system.
• The unique Honda Titanium Exhaust Valve (HTEV(tm)) located in the exhaust collector provides the scavenging and power benefits of a 180-degree exhaust collector design at 0-3000 rpm, and transitions exhaust flow to a 360-degree collector design at 3000-7000 rpm, then combines 180-degree and 360-degree configurations at engine speeds above 7000 rpm to maintain maximum power output.
• Round, liquid-cooled aluminum oil cooler is lightweight and efficient.
• Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed. Final Drive:530 O-ring-sealed chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Lightweight, twin-spar extruded aluminum frame features a pivotless swingarm design utilizing a cast aluminum bracket attached to the swingarm pivots. This combination provides an exceptionally light, tuned-flex design offering superb road feel and excellent rigidity. Tapered and braced box-section swingarm provides exceptional lateral and torsional rigidity. A cast aluminum bracket reaches underneath the swingarm and attaches to the swingarm pivots, forming a D-shaped swingarm mounting enclosure that increases the rigidity of the swingarm-to-engine mounting

• Front Suspension: 43mm inverted HMAS™ cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 4.3-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: HMAS Pro-Link® single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 5.3-inch travel
• Front Brakes: Dual full-floating 330mm discs with four-piston calipers
• Rear Brake: Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper
• Front Tire: 120/70ZR-17 radial
• Rear Tire: 190/50ZR-17 radial
• Wheelbase: 54.9 inches
• Rake (Caster Angle): 23.45 degrees, Trail: 97.0mm (3.8 inches)
• Seat Height: 32.4 inches
• Dry Weight: 370.0 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
• Colors: Red/Black, Silver/Black

The World Superbike Championship
Winning VR1000 ...er RVT? ... no SP2 ...opps RC51!
2002/3 RVT1000R, Suggested retail $10,999

Whatever they're calling it this week somewhere in the world, Honda says the RC51 introduces affordable Superbike performance to enthusiasts seeking the most powerful, best-handling V-twin sport bike on the planet. It's just like the bike that took American Colin Edwards to the 2000 and 2002 World Superbike titles, except maybe 80 pounds heavier, with 60 fewer horsepower and $100,000 less costly. Now in its 3rd year of production, the 2002/3 version of the VRT called the SP-2 gets an 11 pound reduction in weight (what did they leave off it?), a slight boost in engine power, and a longer swingarm for more stable handling.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Model: RVT1000R Engine Type: 999cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin engine is specially designed to withstand the rigors of Superbike competition. • Prodigious power is produced across a broad engine-rpm band, peaking with 126 bhp at 9000 rpm and 75 lb./ft. of torque at 8000 rpm in street-legal trim. • Centrally mounted ram-air intake duct routes cool, pressurized air directly through the frame's steering head structure to the 9.0-liter airbox, improving intake efficiency while slimming the aerodynamic profile. The ram-air duct doubles as a front cowl stay, shaving 12 ounces off of a conventional mounting system.

• Bore and Stroke: 100mm x 63.6mm Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder Carburetion: PGM-FI with two injectors per cylinder Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
• Each cylinder head features large, 40mm intake and 34mm exhaust valves with a 24-degree included valve angle. This provides a short, direct path for the air/fuel charge entering the combustion chamber and results in high power output. Innovative head gaskets minimize distortion caused by head bolt tightening, improving sealing performance and maintaining combustion pressure for consistent high power output in competition conditions.• Direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation system ensures high-rpm durability, and allows 16,000-mile valve maintenance intervals.
• Gear-driven camshafts utilize three-axis drive gears to maintain accurate valve timing and durability at sustained high engine speeds.
• High-pressure programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) delivers fuel at 50 psi to two injectors per cylinder, mounted opposite each other in huge, 54mm throttle bodies. Fuel is delivered through four nozzle tips in each injector, producing a very fine spray and a highly combustible air/fuel charge for maximum combustion efficiency and power output.
• Cast aluminum pistons are screen-printed with solid LUB-Coat finish to minimize friction between the piston and cylinder wall. • RC45(tm)-inspired aluminum composite cylinder sleeves are high-pressure-formed from sintered aluminum powder impregnated with ceramic and graphite. The lightweight composite sleeves provide better wear resistance and superior heat dissipation compared to conventional sleeves. •Nutless connecting rods feature bolts threaded directly into tapped holes in rods. Design is lighter than conventional bolt-and-nut combination. Carburized rods provide strength and durability under high loads. • Crankshaft center lubrication system carries oil to main and connecting rod bearings through passages in the crankshaft as well as conventional journals, allowing lower main-gallery oil pressure and a smaller oil pump design, consuming less horsepower at high engine speeds.
• Electronic CPU provides digital 3-D fuel injection and ignition maps for each cylinder, creating ideal fuel mixture and spark advance settings for maximum power and throttle response. • Iridium-tipped spark plugs require less voltage and maintain ignition performance in demanding conditions.
• Side-mounted dual radiators utilize low pressure of airflow passing over outer surface of cowling to draw air through from the inside. Side positioning allows optimal placement of engine for a low center of gravity and superb handling and permits flow of air to reach cylinders and exhaust pipes for enhanced cooling efficiency. • Aluminum water pump housing. • Air-cooled aluminum oil cooler. • Magnesium head cover, clutch cover, and left rear sprocket cover.
• All-stainless two-into-one-into-two exhaust system with two 5.3-liter canister-style mufflers featuring a buffed finish. • Seven-plate clutch design is compact and tough, featuring durable friction plate material.
• Smooth-shifting close-ratio six-speed transmission features ratios carefully matched to the engine's power band. • Durable #530 O-ring-sealed drive chain.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Twin-spar extruded aluminum frame weighs 25.8 pounds and features a modified Pro Frame(tm) design utilizing a swingarm pivot that incorporates both engine-crankcase- and frame-mounted pivot points. The frame sideplates extend underneath the swingarm and join to form a D-shaped swingarm mounting enclosure. This combination provides an extremely rigid chassis while offering excellent road feel. Tapered and braced box-section swingarm provides exceptional lateral and torsional rigidity.

• 43mm inverted aluminum-slider Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS(tm)) cartridge fork features spring preload, rebound, and compression damping adjustability, l and offers precise action and superb rigidity.
• Pro-Link(tm) rear suspension features a high-quality 40mm HMAS shock with integrally cast damper reservoir. Spring preload, rebound, and compression damping adjustability produce superior rear wheel control, 4.7 inches travel.
• Braking system features 320mm front discs floating on seven stainless steel pins with four-piston calipers, and a 220mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper for exceptional stopping power.
• Lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels have six U-shaped HRC-style spokes and feature race-spec 3.5-17-inch front and 6.0-17-inch rear dimensions.
• Wheelbase: 55.9 inches Rake (Caster Angle): 24.5° Trail: 101mm (4.0 inches) Seat Height: 32.1 inches Dry Weight: 430 pounds Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons, including 1.2-gallon reserve.
• Tires Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial; Rear: 190/50R-17 radial
• Color: Red/Metallic Silver

ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Distinctive bodywork features a dual-headlight design, a narrow-profile fuel tank, and a single-piece tail section. • Removable aluminum rear subframe. • Fuel tank designed with sculpted indents for knees, arms, and handlebars. • Unique bank-angle sensor shuts off fuel supply to PGM-FI system if the motorcycle tips over, but is unaffected by bumps and vibration during normal operation. • High-output, 329-watt AC generator. • Electrically quieter regulator/rectifier eliminates interference with sophisticated PGM-FI and ignition circuitry. • Dual-headlight features computer-designed multi-reflectors and two 55W H7 bulbs behind clear plastic lenses, providing a broad lighting pattern and superb illumination. • Lightweight instrument display includes electronic LCD tachometer and speedometer, fuel indicator, odometer, tripmeter, and temperature gauge. 8 Lightweight front brake lever has a new compact adjuster design and incorporates the return spring in the master cylinder. • Convenient ignition switch/fork lock for added security. • Lightweight, recyclable oil filter cartridge. • Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty. • Ownership includes one-year complimentary Membership in the Honda Rider's Club of America. Benefits include discounts, travel benefits, roadside assistance and much more. For HRCA details, call 1-800-847-HRCA. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES • Tank pad. Magnetic tank bag (Black). California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.