EICMA 2019: Honda reveals the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and Fireblade SP
The name ‘Fireblade’ for Honda quite literally has the best recall, known for its perfect handling, balance and the excitement offered. Born too Race as Honda claim, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and the Fireblade draw their inspiration from the Honda’s RC213V MotoGP racing machine and the street-legal RC213V-S. Both the new Fireblades have will be unveiled in Italy at the EICMA 2019 along with the rest of the Honda’s EICMA 2019 line-up for the future such as the SH125i, the CMX500 Rebel and the CRF1100L Africa Twin.
More power, more focus
Both the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and the Fireblade SP get a brand new frame and a more powerful motor with MotoGP inspired technology. The new Fireblade is powered by the Honda’s most powerful in-line four-cylinder motor that shares the same bore and stroke as the RC213V-S.
As a result, the Fireblade’s motor now puts out 13 percent more power compared to its 2019 model. The 2020 Fireblade makes 214bhp at 14,500rpm as opposed to the 186bhp at 13,000rpm power output from the previous model. The new motor makes 113Nm of torque whilst weighing in at 201kg.
Sports Package
Honda also revealed the ‘SP’ variant of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade at EICMA 2019, featuring the best-in-business suspension and braking goodies to elevate its track performance to yet another level. The most sophisticated upgrades being the second generation semi-active Ohlins Electronic Control which features a set of 43mm NPX forks and Ohlins TTX36 Smart-EC rear shock absorber.
To help stop the quick sprinter, the Fireblade is fitted with Brembo Stylema four-piston radial-mounted front calipers and the Brembo monoblock caliper for the rear as used on the street-spec RC213V-S.
Aero package
The aerodynamic package on the CBR1000RR-R takes its shape from Honda Racing Corporation’s (HRC) multiple-championship- winning MotoGP machine – the RC213V. The 2020 Fireblade also features a new Bosch six-axis IMU which replaces the the five-axis unit in the previous model. The unit is more precise and allows even better control of the bike’s behaviour by using complex calculations of yaw, pitch and roll.
Fast and loud
The CRB1000RR-R Fireblade and CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP are equipped with a lightweight titanium Akrapovic exhaust end can and will be available in two paint schemes: an HRC-inspired Grand Prix Red and a Matte Pearl Black.
