Evolution over the years

1997

CBR1100XX Super Blackbird debuts as Honda’s new high-speed Super Sports flagship

- Revolutionary bullet-nosed fairing design

- Compact, all-new 1,137cm3 engine with dual-shaft balancer

- Triple-box-section dual-spar aluminium frame

- 43mm H.M.A.S. (Honda Multi-Action System) cartridge-type front fork

- High-rigidity triple-box-section aluminium swingarm

- Progressive Pro-Link rear suspension with HMAS rear damper

- New, simpler 2nd generation ‘Evolution’ Dual Combined Brake System (D-CBS)

- Unique ‘piggy-back’ headlight configuration with new ‘free-form’ multi-reflector design

- Dual-injected Nylon rear grabrail offers warmer feel

1999

- New PGM-FI programmed electronic fuel injection system with automatic bypass starter

for enhanced cold weather starting

- New computer-controlled 3D map-type single-pulsar ignition system

- New Direct Air Intake system boosts high-speed power and acceleration

- New air induction system and HECS3 oxygen-sensing low emissions system

- New knock sensor eliminates detonation while optimising performance

- New lighter, corrosion-resistant stainless steel exhaust system

- New lighter-action clutch and quieter-shifting transmission

- New theft-deterring HISS (Honda Ignition Security System) immobiliser

- Larger, new 24-litre fuel tank

- New over/under dual-bulb taillight

2000

- New matte silver frame, engine covers and wheels colour replaces black of earlier model

2001

- New taller windscreen

- New ‘hi-tech’ fully electronic instrument panel with central tachometer and LCD readouts

of other operating parameters

- HECS3 low-emissions catalyser system extended to all European models