Mass-Centralising Low-Slung Exhaust System Like the 2007 Hornet, one of the main goals in the design of the new CB1000R was achieving optimised mass centralisation for quicker, more neutral handling. One of several important factors in a motorcycle’s weight distribution is its exhaust system, and like the 2007 Hornet and 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade, the new CB1000R features a low-slung system that concentrates most of its weight and mass directly under the engine. This results in significantly quicker response to steering inputs, especially felt when leaning quickly over for tightly executed turns, or side-to-side through a series of tight esses. --------------------
Those look much more appealing and livable than the cbr1000rr but Honda USA doesn't think it'll sell. I wonder just how great the sales have been on the cbr? They do need to make their own cross plane crankshaft now that Yamaha's is on the market.
Wow Honda's so innovative! mass centralization who would a thought that might help handling. but i think there was this other bike manufacturer that started doing this in the 80's hmmmmm. and everyone thought they were crazy