Defending Honda
It is very obvious the GPTB members, grumpy old men, have not done their reading. But that doesn't stop them from being cynical.
[*] No longride the new CBR is not just 3 pounds lighter
rather it's a whooping 17-pounds lighter [/b]
[*] No seruzawa the new CBR is not more uncomfortable but
but more comfortable
[*]No bigdx the new CBR is not less powerful but
but more powerful[/b]
Here is a partial list of new stuff
class-leading power-to-weight ratio for outstanding acceleration and handling.
Smaller, lighter, more compact inline four-cylinder engine.
Improved midrange performance and enhanced peak power.
Significant weight reduction in engine and chassis.
Repositioned transmission shafts within crankcase allow for shorter engine.
New lightweight, forged-aluminum pistons incorporate special shot peening for added toughness.
Lightweight magnesium head cover.
New, single exhaust valve-springs.
Smaller, lighter neodium magnet ACG.
New transmission gear ratios.
Smaller, lighter clutch.
New front-brake vertical-piston master-cylinder system.
Lighter weight stainless steel four-into-one exhaust features new inline-exhaust valve to control exhaust pressure for maximum performance.
New intake-air control valve (IACV) minimizes torque reaction and smoothes response to small throttle changes through gradual reductions of air and fuel intake when the throttle is opened and closed.
etc etc.
Way to go Honda!