K&N Racing Air Filter Honda CBR 1000 RR (2008–2016) HA-1008R

The K&N HA-1008R Racing Air Filter carries the unmistakable red-cotton heritage that has defined K&N's race programme for decades, translated here into a precision-built filter engineered exclusively for the Honda CBR 1000 RR. Its distinctive layered oiled-cotton gauze construction is as recognisable in the paddock as it is effective on the tarmac, delivering a measurably higher airflow rate than any standard replacement filter and freeing the CBR's inline-four to breathe as its designers always intended.

Key Features

• Higher airflow than conventional drop-in replacement filters, sharpening throttle response and releasing peak engine output on circuit.
• Purpose-built for tarmac racing — the filter medium and seal geometry are optimised for sustained high-rpm, high-load conditions found on race tracks.
• Excellent filtration efficiency keeps harmful dust and particulates away from precision engine internals without restricting the air charge.
• Direct OEM-position fitment for the Honda CBR 1000 RR (2008–2016) — no modifications required for installation.
• Iconic K&N oiled-cotton gauze design, a proven race-proven formula trusted by professional and club-level competitors worldwide.
• Track-only product: not approved for road use or off-road riding — intended exclusively for closed circuit competition.

Design, Finish and Heritage

K&N's racing filters are among the most visually and technically distinctive components in any race-prepared machine. The HA-1008R follows the classic K&N blueprint — a precision-formed wire mesh cage surrounding multiple layers of specially formulated cotton gauze, pre-oiled at the factory to the correct specification. The result is a filter that looks the part in an open airbox, signals serious intent in the paddock, and backs that visual statement with decades of race-proven engineering. K&N's involvement in motorsport stretches back to the earliest days of the brand, and that accumulated knowledge feeds directly into every racing-spec filter they produce.

Performance on Circuit

Where a standard air filter prioritises broad compliance and longevity across varied conditions, the HA-1008R is single-minded in its purpose: maximising the volume of clean air reaching the Honda CBR 1000 RR's throttle bodies at every point in the rev range. The oiled-cotton medium flows air more freely than paper or foam alternatives, reducing intake restriction and sharpening the engine's reaction to throttle inputs. For riders pushing the CBR 1000 RR through fast chicanes and long straights, this translates into a more immediate, confidence-inspiring power delivery. The filter is designed to withstand the sustained thermal and mechanical stresses of competitive track sessions without degradation in performance.

Fitment & Compatibility

The K&N HA-1008R is a direct-fit racing air filter for the following model:

• Honda CBR 1000 RR — model years 2008 to 2016

No airbox modifications are required. Please note this filter is designed for closed-circuit tarmac racing only and is not approved for road or off-road use. Verify your model year before ordering.

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