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“Its true purpose – wherever it’s ridden – is to enjoy something that is not normally experienced in everyday life, something that cannot be surpassed.”
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Rider modes – once selected – are then displayed on the digital TFT screen
The Power Selector works through the RMSS and gives the rider five levels of control. When level one is selected you get give peak performance in all six gears. Level two delivers a smooth throttle feel when rolling on and off the power. The strongest output is level five for safer moderate throttle response, but all levels have the same throttle response on initial opening.
Examples of where you can use the CBR1000RR’s different Rider Modes: Mode one uses the full performance of the engine, just what you want on track days. Mode two is suitable for twisty roads and everyday rides in the city, while Mode three goes to safety level five for more confidence especially in wet or mixed conditions.
Perfect handling is at your fingertips. You can easily select the mode that suits you by using a switch on the left handlebar.
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Unparalleled on a road bike, the engine is a masterpiece that combines RC213V engineering and electronics.
Core to the Fireblade’s philosophy, this new engine is 2Kg lighter than the previous CBR1000RR and has new pistons – as well as new piston rings – that bump the compression ratio up to 13:1 adding 8kW. It revs to 13,000 rpm now and generates a raw, raspy engine note through the titanium exhaust.
A different crank construction, higher valve lift, and revised cam timing all go towards boosting performance. Whereas the magnesium oil pan and ignition cover, plus lighter components in the slipper clutch, all combine to cut so much more weight from the engine alone.
Shaped for better ground clearance, the new titanium exhaust system saves weight and is positioned to aid mass-centralisation.
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Sweeping into a fast corner and out again never felt better. Continuously aware – a bit like multi-tasking – the FI-ECU knows exactly what the relationship should be between rear wheel acceleration and front wheel deceleration and adjusts the Throttle By Wire (TBW) position accordingly – clever stuff. With the back wheel prevented from sliding and the front wheel planted firmly on the tarmac, the Fireblade feels totally connected to you, and to the road.
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The airflow is controlled over the surface angle of the LED headlights. They’re crisp brilliance will not go unnoticed. We've also shaved 24mm off the width of the front fairing too and in a racing crouch the rider becomes part of the aerodynamics. LED tail light and indicators are sleek and fully integrated into the tail section.
Strategically positioned vents increase high-speed stability.
The CBR1000RR looks just as fast at the back, as it does at the front.
Underneath the stunning fairing is an aluminium frame that’s been completely re-engineered.
Completely re-engineered, with improved rigidity, this unique frame is a hollow, die-cast twin-spar type made in aluminium. The walls have been thinned to shave off 300g, making it lighter than the previous Fireblade by an incredible 15kg. The subframe has also been totally redesigned also in die-cast aluminium – it’s thin, highly rigid and weighs in 600g lighter than the previous Fireblade.
Incorporated into the chassis is the Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD), which maintains front wheel stability when exiting corners. We’ve also designed the Unit Pro-Link swingarm with a reduced thickness in each section to save even more weight. Altogether it’s a chassis that delivers outstanding performance and agility.
The frame is beautifully finished in black on the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade.
Cornering with confidence, the Fireblade chassis is so light it can change direction almost at will.
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