There are motorcycles that leave an indelible mark on the souls of their enthusiasts. Honda has outdone itself with the launch of its latest CBR model.
On the right track, the Tokyo company can no longer raise its voice. In both Superbike and MotoGP, Ducati has become the reference point. As a result, Honda had to develop in a different direction. When it comes to road racing cars, the CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade is unparalleled. This is the ultimate expression of Japanese technology On the topic of motorcycle racing.
It looks like it came straight out of a motorcycle championship garage. No, it’s not the RC213V of Honda’s HRC champions, but it’s close. The harmony of three consecutive letters from CBR is already making fans shiver. There is no motorcycle enthusiast who has not heard of the Honda CBR. The CBR 1000RR-R Fireblade SP is built for the track, and the base is 1000 RR-R equipment but features Ohlins Smart Electronic Control suspension. Brembo Stylema brake system front and rear.
It’s a vehicle that borders on perfection, headlights and license plate They are not enough to make the Fireblade SP a certified motorcycle, is a motorcycle that starts with an inline four-cylinder engine producing 217.5 horsepower at 14,500 rpm, and features a compact short-stroke configuration with bore and racing technologies. It is equipped with a mixed gear chain distribution with finger rocker arms, titanium connecting rods and aluminum pistons, like a racing motorcycle.
Honda CBR features
The Quickshifter system ensures fast, high-performance gear changes for driving pleasure in mixed conditions. The bike’s weight has also received a slimming treatment thanks to the carbon, with the front mudguard taken from the RC213V-S, which weighs approximately 38% less, as well as the carbon lower fairing, molded in one piece, which weighs 25% less than standard. The carbon air box cover always allows you to save 20% of weight. Even the rear mudguard, which is matte in colour, looks raciermade of high-quality, resistant pre-engineered 3K carbon and offers a 10% weight saving compared to the standard model.
Hardware: 5-inch TFT color display, where you can configure the Fireblade for a truly perfect setup. You can also enter the rider’s weight, which then indicates the front and rear spring preload that will be applied to the suspension. The three pre-set driving modes complement the User Mode, which allows you to choose between 5 power levels to your liking, 9 of HSTC traction control system, 3 of engine braking and anti-wheel drive.
The three-level HESD electronic steering damper ensures maximum stability at high speeds, while the new three-level ABS braking system now includes a Race mode, which deactivates the ABS on the rear caliper allowing you to adopt a ‘race’ approach. Another new feature is the red zone of the rev counter which gradually rises as operating temperature increases to avoid the inconveniences of a cold start. The 30th Anniversary Edition costs €27,990.00.
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