Engine / Drivetrain
- The X-Eleven derives its breathtaking rush of power from the similar 1,137cm liquid-cooled inline four cylinder engine that currently powers the awe-inspiring CBR1100XX Super Blackbird.
- The X-Eleven takes advantage of the full-bodied potential available throughout the engine’s wide power-band, especially in the more often used midrange where greater emphasis can be placed on its grunt of raw acceleration and exhilarating roll-on performance.
- Performance is enhanced through the X-Eleven’s 5-speed gearbox, which provides a wider range of aggressive acceleration than offered by the Super Blackbird’s 6-speed unit.
- The X-Eleven’s high-performance digital ignition system features a ‘Knock Sensor’ which incrementally adjusts the spark advance throughout the engine’s speed range to maintain it at the optimal setting while minimising the occurrence of knock. The result is greatly improved engine performance, response and drivability, especially in the 3,000 to 6,000rpm range where the X-Eleven produces its most satisfying thrust of acceleration.
- A large-capacity aluminium oil cooler and large-volume aluminium radiator combine to assure peak cooling efficiency and stable operating temperatures in virtually all riding conditions.
- A curvaceous stainless steel 4-into-2-into-1-into-2 exhaust system twists down under the engine to rise up on either side feeding into a pair of beautifully polished, large-capacity canister-style mufflers. The forward exhaust pipes feature a buffed gold finish that provides a clean, stylish complement to the engine’s gold side covers and the frame’s brown-tinted silver finish.
- Low-Emissions HECS3 (Honda Evolutional Catalyzing System) to reduce pollution and minimise the motorcycle’s impact on our fragile environment, the X-Eleven has been equipped with Honda’s most up-to-date low-emissions exhaust system, the Honda Evolutional Catalyzing System, or HECS3
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