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2009 Literbike Shootout
Honda CBR1000RR vs Kawi ZX-10R vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 vs Yamaha YZF-R1, with a side of Ducati 1198S
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Last year, Honda delivered a finely engineered sport tool in its then-new CBR1000RR, and we liked it so much that we awarded it the victory in our literbike shootout. Though unchanged for ’09, the RR retains its punchy, midrange-heavy powerplant inside a package that weighs less than any of its natural rivals.
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Engine
Power, tractability, response, user friendliness
(Given the importance of this category, it’s double-weighted)
GSX-R1000 – 95%
ZX-10R – 91.25
CBR1000RR – 90
YZF-R1 – 87.5
Transmission/Clutch
Clutch actuation, slipper, shift ease, precision
1. YZF-R1 – 95%
2. CBR1000RR – 92.5
3. ZX-10R – 92.5
4. GSX-R1000 – 87.5
Handling
Quickness, feedback, stability, confidence
1. CBR1000RR -- 97.5%
2. ZX-10R – 90
3. GSX-R1000 – 86.25
4. YZF-R1 – 85
Brakes
Power, modulation, initial bite, feedback
1. CBR1000RR – 97.5%
2. ZX-10R – 87.5
3. R1 – 87.5
4. GSX-R1000 – 86.25
Instruments and controls
Legibility, features, attractiveness, quality, ease-of-use
1. GSX-R1000 – 96.25%
2. YZF-R1 – 90
3. ZX-10R – 86.25
4. CBR1000RR – 85
Ergonomics/Comfort
Overall layout
1. GSX-R1000 – 98.75%
2. ZX-10R – 85
3. YZF-R1 – 85
4. CBR1000RR – 81.25
Fit and Finish
How well is it put together, overall quality
1. CBR1000RR – 95%
2. YZF-R1 – 87.5
3. ZX-10R – 82.5
4. GSX-R1000 – 80
Appearance
Self explanatory
1. CBR1000RR – 87.5%
2. ZX-10R – 75
3. GSX-R1000 – 75
4. YZF-R1 – 67.5
Cool Factor
Desirability, poser value, extra features
1. YZF-R1 – 90%
2. CBR1000RR – 77.5
3. GSX-R1000 – 77.5
4. ZX-10R – 75
Grin Factor
How big a smile does it put on your face, excitement
1. CBR1000RR – 92.5%
2. YZF-R1 – 86.25
3. GSX-R1000 – 82.5
4. ZX-10R – 77.5
Price
Least expensive gets full marks
1. ZX-10R – 100%
2. YZF-R1 – 80
3. CBR1000RR – 70
4. GSX-R1000 – 70
And the winner is:
The Finish Line
First Place
Honda CBR1000RR – 96%
We liked the CBR so much last year that we knew it was still going to be a contender. But we weren’t sure how it would stack up against its newly minted competition. We need not have worried, as the 1000RR is a stellar performer regardless of what a rider asks of it.
“This bike is just so perfect!” raved Speed Kelly. “It’s so easy to ride – fast or slow – and no other bike has such a complete package. It’s so good that I want one.”
Second Place
Kawasaki ZX-10R – 94%
Third Place
Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 93.6%
Fourth Place
Yamaha R1 – 93.5%
Assunto: 
abril 30th 2009, 11:43
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