Monday, May 20, 2013
Honda CB1000R XESS
The XESS (eXtreme European Streetfighter Styling) version of the Honda CB1000R draws on the most extreme potential of this new Naked streetfighters intensely aggressive power. It focuses the customers attention on the eventual possibilities for modifying the production model to make it even more stunning.
Our goal with the XESS is to allow CB1000R cutomers to chine out in the crowd (even more!) and give them really breathtaking added value. It is similar to our much-appreciated initiative with the Honda 600 in early 2006. Its clear that Naked customers like to customise their bikes, so we decided to show the seeds of imagination with a reality model.
The Honda CB1000R XESS represents the most radical and extreme styling of the new Italian-designed CB1000R. Just as Honda represents "The Power of Dreams," the CB1000R should be considered "The Model of Dreams" in the Naked category - a dream bike starting with a unique Honda basis and customised with the most impressively designed accessories.
If the CB1000R is spectacularly emotional bike, the velvet-red XESS builds even more on that emotion - aggressive as a panther and ready to holeshot with a premium motorcycle image. Thats why the tank is graced with the new Honda Wing emblem that only decorates top-end models like the RC212V, the Fireblade and the DN-01.
The Honda CB1000R XESS project was carried out by a local workshop in Italy. Vita Cicchetti (General Manager, Honda Italy) proposed the initial concept and positioning, while Fausto Giancristofaro sought out to suppliers of the most passionate parts and coordinated the realisation of the special model.
The many parts that have been added or changed include:
- A special Showa-signed and anodized massive front fork
- Hanabira front discs with radial-mounted front callipers
- Titanium twin exhaust
- Lighter and race-ready footpegs
- Aggressive red transmission chain
- Reversed levers
- Velvet seat
- Several carbon fibre elements (such as the front mudguard, front light cowl, rear hugger, side covers and rear seat cowl).
The concept, drawings and development of the mass production model were established byh R&D headquarters in Roma with the support of the Italian Sales Division. With its already sensational design, it provided an ideal basis from which to develop such an impressive and aggressive prototype. The result is a model that celebrates traditional Honda quality with 100% Italian design.
Our goal with the XESS is to allow CB1000R cutomers to chine out in the crowd (even more!) and give them really breathtaking added value. It is similar to our much-appreciated initiative with the Honda 600 in early 2006. Its clear that Naked customers like to customise their bikes, so we decided to show the seeds of imagination with a reality model.
The Honda CB1000R XESS represents the most radical and extreme styling of the new Italian-designed CB1000R. Just as Honda represents "The Power of Dreams," the CB1000R should be considered "The Model of Dreams" in the Naked category - a dream bike starting with a unique Honda basis and customised with the most impressively designed accessories.
If the CB1000R is spectacularly emotional bike, the velvet-red XESS builds even more on that emotion - aggressive as a panther and ready to holeshot with a premium motorcycle image. Thats why the tank is graced with the new Honda Wing emblem that only decorates top-end models like the RC212V, the Fireblade and the DN-01.
The Honda CB1000R XESS project was carried out by a local workshop in Italy. Vita Cicchetti (General Manager, Honda Italy) proposed the initial concept and positioning, while Fausto Giancristofaro sought out to suppliers of the most passionate parts and coordinated the realisation of the special model.
The many parts that have been added or changed include:
- A special Showa-signed and anodized massive front fork
- Hanabira front discs with radial-mounted front callipers
- Titanium twin exhaust
- Lighter and race-ready footpegs
- Aggressive red transmission chain
- Reversed levers
- Velvet seat
- Several carbon fibre elements (such as the front mudguard, front light cowl, rear hugger, side covers and rear seat cowl).
The concept, drawings and development of the mass production model were established byh R&D headquarters in Roma with the support of the Italian Sales Division. With its already sensational design, it provided an ideal basis from which to develop such an impressive and aggressive prototype. The result is a model that celebrates traditional Honda quality with 100% Italian design.
