Description
Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 2005 Honda CBR1000RR Repsol. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
In 2004, Honda released the first full liter-sized model in the CBR double-R range when they replaced the 954RR with the 1000RR. Designed by a team ledd by Kunitaki Hara, the 1KRR was an all-new model, not sharing any components with the outgoing model. Though it was powered by an inline-four and not a V5, many parts of the first CBR1KRR were based on Honda’s RC211V MotoGP racer, the bike Valentino Rossi used to secure back-to-back world titles.
The CBR1000RR was constructed around an advanced aluminum twin-spar chassis derived from Honda’s premier class racer. Other pieces born out of HRC’s R&D department included the hybrid aluminum swingarm and all-new Pro-Link rear suspension. Soaking up the bumps up front is a 43mm inverted fork supplemented with the new Honda Electronic Steering Damper that was developed alongside Kayaba.
Inside the MotoGP-derived frame was an all-new liquid-cooled, 998cc, four-stroke, DOHC (16-valve), inline-four with dual-stage fuel injection and two-stage ram air regulated via a 32-bit ECU. The 1000RR’s engine was good for a claimed 172hp and 85ft-lbs of torque, translating to a sub-three-second (2.7) 0-60mph time, and a top speed of over 175mph.
In addition to keeping the dry weight under 400lbs, Hara and his team went to great lengths to optimize mass centralization. Alongside its compact engine, the RR featured a low, centrally-located 4.8-gallon fuel-cell. The RR also got 17” aluminum alloy hollow-spoke wheels and radial four-piston brakes biting dual floating 310mm discs. The CBR1000RR didn’t boast the most aggressive performance, but it was touted as being much easier to control and more comfortable than its liter-sized competitors.
One area the bike did stand out in was its appearance. With bodywork inspired by the RC211V, line-beam headlight, and under-tail exhaust, the first 998cc CBR-RR more than looked the business. In 2005 Honda took things one step further and released the iconic Repsol Edition model — the most coveted of the 1KRR’s.
This example is VIN: JH2SC57445M101197. The seller acquired the bike through a Bring A Trailer auction in June 2022.
During his ownership, the seller has covered 345 miles. The odometer currently shows 596 miles.
The seller joined Iconic at our Laguna Seca track day last fall!
Maintenance:
The seller states that he “flushed and replaced all fluids in September 2022.”
Modifications:
This CBR1000RR appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Power GP tires with date codes of 5121 and 0522.
The sale includes one key.
The sale also includes a matching helmet, race suit, boots, and gloves.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Crack in the fairing from tie-down.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean California title. Have any CBR1000RR Repsol stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
