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Honda CB 1000 R Black Edition - [2021]
This edition of the Honda CB 1000 R Black Edition is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2022 Honda CBR 650 R and the 2022 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP.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 2021 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 212 kgs (467 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 1000 R Black Edition in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700, give or take 50kg.
The 2021 Honda CB 1000 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
In terms of power the 998cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 143.5 bhp (107 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 77.0 lb-ft (104.3 Nm) @ 8250 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [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 2019 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2021 Honda CB 1000 R Black Edition.
The 2021 Honda CB 1000 R Black Edition has a Power to weight ratio of 676.8 bhp per ton and 363.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 CB 1000 competing with the 2019 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F [700.9 bhp\ton] and the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 DOHC [700.9 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 363.2 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 2002 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 954 [387.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP [385.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.6 secs, this makes the Honda CB 1000 R Black Edition similar in acceleration to the 2021 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja (5.5 secs) and the 2020 Honda CB 1000 R (5.5 secs). This Honda CB 1000 R Black Edition 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 2021 Honda CB 1000 R Black Edition and the 2010 Honda NT 700 V Deauville
When talking about the performance of the 2021 Honda CB 1000 R Black Edition 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 2010 Honda NT 700 V Deauville (0 secs) and the 1979 Honda GL 400 Custom (0 secs).
The 2021 version of the Honda CB 1000 R Black Edition has a maximum speed of 150mph.
Top Speed of the 2021 CB 1000 equals the 1994 Honda RVF 750 RC45
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2021 Honda CB 1000 R Black Edition then how about a 1994 Honda RVF 750 RC45 (161 mph) and the 2005 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer (162 mph).
Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic
Engine Capacity: 903 cc
Top Speed: 0 mph
Quarter Mile: 15.7 secs @ 0 mph
