Sportbikes
2005Honda CBR1000RR
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The 2005 Honda CBR 1000 RR is a premier superbike engineered for experienced sport riders seeking track-day performance and aggressive road riding. Its liquid-cooled 998cc inline-four engine delivers potent power with precision fuel injection and advanced digital ignition mapping. Known for razor-sharp handling and exceptional build quality, it established Honda's benchmark for liter-class performance.
- Capacity
- 998.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 179.6 kg
- Seat height
- 826 mm
- Power
- 169.0 HP (126.0 kW) @ 11250 RPM
What’s new for the 2005 Honda CBR1000RR
vs the 2004| Spec | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability | 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
| Rear suspension | HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring-preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability. | HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Full-floating. 4-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. 1-piston calipers |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for high-performance sport riding and track-focused cornering rather than relaxed commuting.
- Built for
- A precise, race-bred literbike that rewards confident, aggressive riding with razor-sharp handling and strong top-end performance.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right choice for beginners, tall touring riders, or anyone prioritizing all-day comfort and upright ergonomics.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 998.0 ccm
- Power
- 169.0 HP (126.0 kW) @ 11250 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.9410 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 75.0 x 56.5 mm
- Compression
- 11.9:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1412 mm
- Overall length
- 2077 mm
- Overall width
- 685 mm
- Overall height
- 1135 mm
- Seat height
- 826 mm
- Dry weight
- 179.6 kg
- Wet weight
- 199.1 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.20 litres
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Oil capacity
- 3.30 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Diamond; aluminium composite twin spar
- Front suspension
- 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability
- Rear suspension
- HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 23.8°
- Trail
- 102 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Full-floating. 4-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. 1-piston calipers
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Black/Metallic Silver, Red/Black, Titanium/Black, Blue/Orange/White/Red
- Comments
- Honda USA does not publish power; listed power is Honda's factory claim for this generation.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2004 | 2005 | 2011 | 2016 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 998 cc | 998 cc | 1000 cc | 999 cc | 998 cc | 999 cc |
| Dry weight | 180 kg | 180 kg | 180 kg | 180 kg | 180 kg | 180 kg |
| Seat height | 826 mm | 826 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 833 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.2 L | 18.2 L | 17.8 L | 17.8 L | 16.3 L | 16.3 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda CBR1000RR?
The 2005 Honda CBR1000RR has a Capacity of 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CBR1000RR have?
The 2005 Honda CBR1000RR has a Power of 169.0 HP (126.0 kW) @ 11250 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda CBR1000RR have?
The 2005 Honda CBR1000RR has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Honda CBR1000RR weigh?
The 2005 Honda CBR1000RR has a Dry weight of 179.6 kg (395.9 pounds).
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