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Guy Allen22 May 2008
NEWS

Sharper Blade unleashed

Massive changes for CBR

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:


  • All-new 999cc inline four-cylinder engine.
  • Lightweight titanium intake valves.
  • New thinner high-strength pistons featuring molybdenum coating.
  • New removable cylinder block with Nikasil-coated cylinders.
  • Idle-air control valve (IACV) and Ignition Interrupt Control for idle stability and smoother on/off throttle response.


































































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

 


 


 

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