Exceprts from the Press Presentation:
Engine:
"It weighs only 56.6kg, 2.1kg lighter than the previous one."
"Distance from the engine’s crankshaft to the transmission output
Shaft by 30.5mm. Making the Fr-to-Rr dimension 458.7mm, smallest
In 600cc class."
"Producing Max power of 88.1kW at 13,500rpm, 2 kW increase.
Massive torque of 66Nm at 11,250rpm, 4 Nm increase."
Frame:
"New Generation Fine Die-cast technology, making the frame
slimmer, more compact & drastically lighter by about 700g.
The new compact engine positioning within the frame for better
mass centralization and weight distribution, improving total
control-ability especially in cornering responses."
Swingarm:
"New swing-arm was developed with consideration for the design to balance
stability balance and weight reduction. Weight reduction of 240g compared
to previous swing-arm.
Braking performance was adjusted to balance with the new lighter unit.
Fr brake master cylinder is changed to radial type and Rr caliper is more
compact to the previous one. (Using 06YM Fireblade caliper)"
Steering Damper:
"New Generation of Honda Electric Steering Damper (HESD) helps smooth
high speed handling. New HESD is now more than 1/2 the size and more
than 25% lighter tha the 1st generation applied on the CBR1000RR Fireblade"
Download from here: http://cbrworld.net/files/57/press_material_2007/default.aspx
Mario Sobral