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Honda CB 1000 R - [2012]
This edition of the Honda CB 1000 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2012. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Honda CB 1000 has a 998cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2012 CB 1000 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CB 1000's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 217 kgs (478 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 1000 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 2012 Honda CB 1000 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 998cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 123.4 bhp (92 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 73.7 lb-ft (99.9 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CB 1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1990 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 C has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2012 Honda CB 1000 R.
The 2012 Honda CB 1000 R has a Power to weight ratio of 568.6 bhp per ton and 339.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 CB 1000 competing with the 1990 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 C [592.7 bhp\ton] and the 1992 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 C [592.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CB 1000 generating around 339.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12XT Ulysses [363.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2008 Buell-EBR XB12XT Ulysses [363.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.6 secs, this makes the Honda CB 1000 R similar in acceleration to the 2010 Honda CB 1000 R (6.5 secs) and the 2008 Honda CB 1000 R (6.5 secs). This Honda CB 1000 R also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2012 Honda CB 1000 R and the 1997 Suzuki RF 400 R
When talking about the performance of the 2012 Honda CB 1000 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1997 Suzuki RF 400 R (0 secs) and the 2009 Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC (0 secs).
The 2012 version of the Honda CB 1000 R has a maximum speed of 142mph.
Top Speed of the 2012 CB 1000 equals the 2012 Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2012 Honda CB 1000 R then how about a 2012 Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse (153 mph) and the 2011 Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse (153 mph).
