Is Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade Unleashed Speed Demon?

The legendary Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is a challenging bike compared to other racing bikes on track. Track performance is the primary consideration in the design of this bike's engine, handling, and aerodynamics. Like every other Honda motorcycle, the "Blade" has a well-tuned engine and premium parts. Furthermore, although the aggressive riding position might be advantageous in high traffic, it might not be so comfortable off the track. 

 

Design

This bike has a large, fashionable front cowl with twin LED headlamps, turn-indicating rearview mirrors, a transparent visor, and Fireblade and Honda branding on the upper and lower portions, respectively. This Honda motorcycle also features wide tyres, an edgy front fender sculpture, and golden front forks. The back profile features a rear reflector, a two-step floating seat design, an upswept exhaust pipe with a titanium silencer, and a jewel-like tail light.

 

Specifications

Engine and Gearbox

A 1000cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine with four inline cylinders and four valves per cylinder on a dual overhead camshaft powers this motorcycle. It produces a maximum power of 215 horsepower at 14500 rpm and a peak torque of 113 Nm at 12500 rpm. Its compression ratio is 13:1. Additionally, this Honda superbike has a six-speed gearbox, a chain drive train, and a PGM-DSFI carburetion system. It also has a wet, multi-plate clutch with a diaphragm spring and an assist slipper.

 

Features

The Fireblade is equipped with aerodynamic winglets, a Honda selectable torque control system, and a full-colour TFT screen that displays important rider information such as engine temperature, riding modes, ABS level, gear position, remaining fuel, and so on.

 

Other features

Other features include wheelie control, which allows the front wheel to be removed from the bike without affecting acceleration; a Honda ignition security system that guarantees the security of the bike; GPS and navigation; and connectivity for mobile apps.

 

Suspension and Brakes

Its front suspension system includes an Öhlins NPX Smart-EC with preload, compression, and rebound adjustment, as well as a telescopic inverted fork with an inner diameter of 43mm. With a gas-charged Öhlins TTX36 Smart-EC damper that offers preload, compression, and rebound damping, the rear suspension is equipped with a pro-link system. 

The stroke of the rear suspension is 143mm, while the front suspension is 125mm. The front 330mm disc brake on this Honda motorcycle features a four-piston Brembo calliper, while the rear 220mm disc brake has a two-piston Brembo calliper.

 

Variants

The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade comes in two variants: Standard and SP, each with two colours. Grand Prix Red and Matte Pearl Morion Black are the three available colours.

Pros

• Possesses an elegant and intense engine.
• Obtains high quality components.
• Excellent reliability.

 Cons

• Could have a larger service area.
• Riding in the city can be uncomfortable.
• It's expensive. 

Price

In India, the average ex-showroom price of a Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is in two variants: the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP for Rs. 24.07 lakh and the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade Standard for Rs. 23.56 lakh. The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is slightly more expensive than a few motorcycles in the same class, such as the BMW S 1000 R and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, while it costs less than the Ducati Panigale V4.