2006 vs 2005 CBR1000RR

JeffRH made this awesome comparo image to see the subtle difference between the two years. http://www.1000rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=10032

NEW 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR

Red/Black
Candy Blue/Yellow
Silver/Metallic Silver
Black
New for 2006, the radically re-styled CBR1000RR looks like a muscular predator. Underneath that formidable shell rests an upgraded higher revving 998cc DOHC inline-four wrapped in an all-aluminum lighter chassis patterned after our championship-winning MotoGP RC211V™. And with Unit Pro-Link® rear suspension, center-up exhaust and dual-stage fuel injection — it's feeding time.
Sharing DNA with Honda's MotoGP-winning RC211V, the awesome CBR1000RR elevates its Superbike status to new performance levels in 2006 thanks to extensive changes that sharpen handling, boost horsepower and reduce weight.

New for 2006
- New cylinder-head porting for improved engine power in mid- and upper-rpm ranges.
- New cylinder-head combustion chamber shape raises the compression ratio.
- New intake cam increases power at high engine speeds.
- New intake valves help increase power.
- Intake valve springs change from a single spring to new double-spring design for optimum performance at high rpm.
- Redline increased for improved performance.
- Left engine ACG cover is made of magnesium for lighter weight.
- New transmission gears for improved engagement.
- New clutch needle bearings improve engagement feel and durability.
- Redesigned ram-air intake screen grid reduces air resistance for optimum flow.
- New exhaust system is lighter and increases flow for more power.
- New chassis geometry for improved handling.
- New, larger full-floating 320mm front disc brakes (up from 310mm) with four-piston radial-mounted calipers deliver superior braking performance and progressive feel.
- Revised front suspension settings for superior suspension action.
- Revised rear suspension includes new linkage for improved handling.
- All-new bodywork includes upper, middle and lower cowl for aggressive, race-ready look.
- Improved seat foam for additional rider comfort.
- Exciting new colors are: Candy Blue/Yellow, Red/Black, Silver/Metallic Silver and Black.
$11,299 available February 2006

2006 CBR600s

Pearl Orange/Black Tribal CBR600RR
Light Silver Metallic CBR600RR
Black CBR600RR
Candy Blue/Black CBR600F4i
Pearl Yellow/Metallic Titanium CBR600F4i

2006 Honda models

Candy Red 919
Metallic Black 599
Pearl White Interceptor VFR800
Pearl Black Interceptor VFR800
New for 2006:
Gold Wing, CBR1000RR, Interceptor ABS/Interceptor, 599, NSF100, CRF150F, CRF250R, FourTrax Rincon/FourTrax Rincon GPScape, TRX450R, TRX250EX & TRX90

Returning for 2006:
ST1300 ABS/ST1300, ST1300P, VTX1800C, VTX1800F, VTX1800N, VTX1800R, VTX1800S, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR600F4i, 919, Nighthawk, CRF450X, Silver Wing ABS/Silver Wing, Reflex ABS/Reflex Sport ABS/ Reflex Sport, Helix, Big Ruckus, Elite 80, Metropolitan, Ruckus, AquaTrax F-12, AquaTrax F-12X, AquaTrax F-12X GPScape, AquaTrax R-12, AquaTrax R-12X