2013 Honda CBR1000RR Repsol, The Essential Superbike.Itâ¿¿s hard to improve on a machine thatâ¿¿s already as good as Hondaâ¿¿s incredible CBR1000RR. You can build a faster bike or one with more power, but probably nothing that combines power, handling, riding quality, and overall build quality to the degree this versatile open-class sportbike does.And thatâ¿¿s a huge issue. Riders everywhere are rediscovering the fact that they want a motorcycle that sets high standards, but sets them in a balanced way. CBR riders have known that for decades. And they know another secret: a better balanced bike can actually be faster than one with just a lot of power.Second-Generation HESD: The compact second-generation HESD helps maintain predictable high-speed handling and low-speed maneuverability. Way more sophisticated than a simple fixed-rate damper, itâ¿¿s one of the keys to the CBR1000RRâ¿¿s extraordinary handling.