Honda CBR1000RR-R

The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is a high-performance liter-class supersport motorcycle, representing the pinnacle of Honda’s sportbike engineering. It's designed for track dominance while still being road-legal. Here's a detailed breakdown:

Overview

Name: Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade

Type: Supersport

Introduced: 2020 (as a major redesign of the previous CBR1000RR)

Variants: Standard and SP versions

Engine & Performance

Engine Type: 999cc inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve

Power Output: Around 214 horsepower at 14,500 rpm

Torque: About 113 Nm at 12,500 rpm

Compression Ratio: 13.4:1

Redline: ~14,500 rpm

Top Speed: ~300 km/h (186 mph) electronically limited

Transmission: 6-speed with quickshifter (SP gets bi-directional quickshifter standard)

The engine is derived from Honda’s MotoGP RC213V, sharing bore and stroke dimensions for high-revving performance.

Chassis & Suspension

Frame: Aluminium diamond frame, optimized for rigidity and weight

Swingarm: Long RC213V-style swingarm

Wheelbase: ~1,455 mm (long for better stability at speed)

Suspension:

Standard: Showa Big Piston Forks (BPF) and rear shock

SP Version: Öhlins NPX Smart EC 2.0 electronically controlled suspension

Brakes & Tires

Brakes:

Front: Dual 330 mm discs with Brembo Stylema calipers (SP gets Brembo MCS master cylinder)

Rear: Single 220 mm disc

Tires: High-performance track-capable rubber (typically Bridgestone or Pirelli)

Electronics & Rider Aids

Ride-by-wire throttle

6-axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit)

Selectable Riding Modes

Cornering ABS

Traction Control (HSTC – Honda Selectable Torque Control)

Wheelie Control

Launch Control

Electronic Steering Damper (HESD)

Design & Aerodynamics

Aerodynamic Winglets: MotoGP-inspired for downforce and high-speed stability

Bodywork: Aggressive, compact, and designed for airflow management

TFT Display: 5-inch full-color with customizable layout

SP Version Extras

Öhlins semi-active suspension

Brembo braking components

Lightweight battery

Bi-directional quickshifter standard

Aluminum subframe

Price & Market Position

Pricing (varies by region):

Standard: ~$16,500 USD

SP: ~$28,000 USD or more

Competes with: Yamaha R1M, Kawasaki ZX-10RR, Ducati Panigale V4, BMW S1000RR

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