Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird - [2005] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Performance Review: Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird - [2005]

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Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird - [2005]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird
  • Year: 2005 | Type: Sport-Touring
  • Engine: 1137 cc (69.3 ci) 16 Valve
  • Engine Type: V4 | Cylinders: 4
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 6 speed / Manual
  • Drive: Chain
  • Wet Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 223 kgs (491 lbs)
  • Power: 152 bhp (113 kW) @ 10000 rpm
  • Torque: 87.7 lb-ft (119.0 Nm) @ 7250 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 625.5 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 361.1 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 5.9 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 6.0 secs
  • Top Speed: 188 mph (302.5 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 12.73 secs @ 0 mph
  • Frame: Aluminium
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Honda CBR 1100 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Phantom.This particular Honda CBR 1100 has a 1137cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

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An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]

The 2005 CBR 1100 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBR 1100's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT | 2025cc.2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken | 2020cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.

Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ - [2024] image

The 2005 Honda CBR 1100 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ - [2024]

In terms of power the 1137cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 152 bhp (113 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ [152 bhp (113 kW) @ 11000 rpm] or the 2022 Yamaha FJR 1300 20th Anniversary Edition [146 bhp (108 kW) @ 8000 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 87.7 lb-ft (119.0 Nm) @ 7250 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 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CBR 1100 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Suzuki GSX-R 600 25thAnniversary - [2010] image

The 2010 Suzuki GSX-R 600 25thAnniversary has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2005 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird.

The 2005 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird has a Power to weight ratio of 625.5 bhp per ton and 361.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 CBR 1100 competing with the 2010 Suzuki GSX-R 600 25thAnniversary [647.6 bhp\ton] and the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Donald and Bruce Anstey TT Rep [647.6 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

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 CBR 1100 generating around 361.1 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 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP [385.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 1997 Buell-EBR M2 Cyclone MK1 [384.0 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.0 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird similar in acceleration to the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja (5.9 secs) and the 2013 Kawasaki Z 1000 DOHC (5.9 secs). This Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird 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).

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Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2005 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird and the 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12 R Ninja

When talking about the performance of the 2005 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.3 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12 R Ninja (10.3 secs) and the 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9 R-C Ninja (10.3 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2005 version of the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird has a maximum speed of 188mph.

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Top Speed of the 2005 CBR 1100 equals the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2005 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird then how about a 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary (200 mph) and the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One (200 mph).

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