Honda’s flagship naked motorcycle, the CB1000R, is finally getting a worthy power hike and revised bodywork for 2023.
- The next-generation CB1000R will feature a more powerful engine.
- The CB1000R is will feature aero winglets similar to its rival.
Although Honda remained relatively quiet on the future of the CB1000R, the latest patent suggests that development is currently underway.
The patent design, as revealed by Moto.it showcased an outline design of the upcoming CB1000R.
From what we could gather, the CB1000R will feature aerodynamic winglets, following the trend of another high-performance naked motorcycle in its segment, like the Ducati Streetfighter V4.
The winglet is placed behind the front fork and just above the radiator.
Just like its rival, the aero winglet will not only serve as an aesthetic feature but also indicate that the CB1000R will get a significant power hike thanks to the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade engine.
The 2018 CB1000R makes 143hp and is lacking behind Ducati’s Streetfighter V4, which pumps out 200hp.
However, with the new CBR1000RR-R engine, the next CB1000R could finally hit the 200hp benchmark similar to the Kawasaki Z H2 and the Streetfighter V4.
As for when the new CB1000R could make its debut, only Honda has the definitive answer, but we expect the Japanese marquee to make a surprise unveiling at the EICMA show in November.
