Honda's sport flagship, the CBR1000RR Fireblade has come in for a massive overhaul, and the new toy has landed inshowrooms.
Priced at $17,990 plus ORC, the machine promises a new engine plus a comprehensively revised chassis and represents a new generation of the line rather than an update.
The maker's brag sheet claims:
SPECIFICATIONS |
Model Name: CBR1000RR FIREBLADE 08 |
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4 |
Bore & Stroke: 76 x 55.1mm |
Displacement: 999.8cm³ |
Compression Ratio: 12.3 : 1 |
Oil Capacity: 3.7 litres |
Throttle Bore: 46mm |
Maximum Power: 130.7kW / 12,000min-1 (95/1/EC) |
Maximum Torque: 113.8Nm / 8,500min-1 (95/1/EC) |
Ignition: System Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance |
Transmission: 6-speed |
Final Drive: #530 O-ring sealed chain |
Dimensions (mm): (LxWxH) 2075 x 685 x 1130mm |
Wheel Base (mm): 1405 |
Trail (mm): 96.3 |
Seat Height (mm): 820 |
Ground Clearance (mm): 130 |
Fuel Capacity (litres): 17.7 litres (including 4-litre LCD-indicated reserve) |
Front Wheel: Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium |
Rear Wheel: Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium |
Front Tyres: 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) |
Rear Tyres: 190/50 ZR17M/C (73W) |
Front Suspension: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload, compression and rebound adjustment, 120mm axle travel |
Rear Suspension: Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper featuring 13-step preload and stepless compression and rebound damping adjustment, 135mm axle travel |
Front Brakes: 320 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
Rear Brakes: 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads |
Dry Weight (kg): TBA |
Warranty Period: 24 Months |
Price: $17,990 (includes GST)* RRP |