2012Honda CB1000R

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The 2012 Honda CB1000R is a middleweight naked bike designed for riders seeking accessible performance and everyday practicality. Known for its refined four-cylinder engine, comfortable upright ergonomics, and nimble handling, it excels as an all-around streetbike for commuting and weekend riding. Its manageable 705-pound dry weight and forgiving chassis make it ideal for intermediate riders transitioning to larger displacement motorcycles. A factory ABS option was also available.

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 220.0 kg
Seat height: 815 mm
Power: 143.5 HP (105.5 kW)

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What’s new for the 2012 Honda CB1000R

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Seat height	826 mm (32.5 inches)	815 mm (32.1 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc. Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with full floating 320mm discs

Other years 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail40%

Cornering40%

City riding70%

Daily riding65%

Touring30%

Two-up35%

Track15%

Best for: This machine is built as an affordable, lightweight commuter with a mild adventure-styled flair rather than a performance or touring machine.
Built for: It has a friendly, easygoing character suited to relaxed city riding and short trips rather than aggressive or high-speed riding.
Not ideal for: This is not the right choice for riders seeking high-speed performance, serious off-road capability, or long-distance touring comfort.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 815mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Honda CB1000R, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Power: 143.5 HP (105.5 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 148 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: CHNXC01.0CFA-003
EPA CO Emissions: 0.7 CO g/km
Torque: 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m) @ 8000 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 6.40 litres/100 km (15.6 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.6523 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 75.0 x 56.5 mm
Compression: 11.2:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multiplate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1445 mm
Overall length: 2105 mm
Overall width: 785 mm
Overall height: 1095 mm
Seat height: 815 mm
Dry weight: 220.0 kg
Wet weight: 222.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Oil capacity: 3.60 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Mono-backbone; cast aluminium
Front suspension: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
Rear suspension: Single gas-charged HMAS shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability
Front wheel travel: 127 mm
Rear wheel travel: 127 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 99 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with full floating 320mm discs
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 256 mm
ABS: Optional
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17