Positioned as the top flagship of CBR series; the CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP was developed with the concept; “TOTAL CONTROL for the Track”; pursuing high performance on the track and in races. Its engine was designed with technologies from the RC213V MotoGP machine which continues to win world titles; resulting in the most powerful engine for a CBR yet. The frame has enhanced stability under acceleration and braking; and with the help of advanced electronic control system supporting sport riding; its potential has been further enhanced.
The basic philosophy of the Superbike World Championship has always been simple: start with production-based motorcycles and modify them for maximum performance on track.
That concept is highly effective when the platform is the CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP that was launched in 2020. The brand-new FIREBLADE marks a new chapter in the bike’s illustrious history. It’s renowned handling prowess; balance and stability are still unique; but the CBR1000RR-R offers unprecedented levels of track-focused performance.
While the championship is production-based; even Honda production supersport machines utilise technology derived from the prototype world of Grand Prix racing.
The engine; for example; draws strongly on Honda RC213V MotoGP technology; the CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP driven by the most powerful inline four-cylinder that Honda has ever built.
The same bore and stroke as the RC213V allow the use of MotoGP technology for the intake; exhaust and combustion chambers; based on know-how gained in MotoGP. The con-rods; pistons and camshaft materials and surface treatment; such as the throttle body shape; derive from the RC213V-S.
The CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP delivers maximum power of 160kW at 14;500rpm and peak torque of 113Nm at 12;500rpm while tipping the scales at just 201kg.
In terms of engine configuration; the in-line 4 layout; with its short front-to-back dimensions; ensure an ultra-high-end performance engine while allowing for very compact overall packaging. The frame has also been optimized; increasing torsional rigidity by 9% to improve handling at circuit cornering speed. On the other hand; lateral rigidity is reduced by 11% with a longer wheelbase and longer swingarm; for improved grip and feeling both through and out of the corners.
Complete with second generation semi-active Öhlins Electronic Control featuring 43mm NPX forks and an Öhlins TTX36 Smart-EC rear shock; new Brembo Stylema four-piston radial-mounted front callipers and the same rear Brembo monobloc calliper as used on the RC213V-S.
A cutting-edge aerodynamics package – also influenced by the multiple title-winning RC213V – works in tandem with a new Bosch six-axis IMU to provide extremely precise yaw; pitch and roll calculations for even finer bike behaviour control and unprecedented levels of handling and outright performance.
In line with the Honda mass centralisation philosophy; the Fireblade is equipped with a lightweight titanium Akrapovic exhaust end can. Put it all together and the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP constitutes a premium production package around which to build a winning race machine.
WORLDSBK TEAMHRC CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP SPECIFICATIONS
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Motorcycle: Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP Engine: 1000cc four-cylinder Power: Over 170kw/14500r/min Gearbox: 6 speed Suspension: Öhlins Chassis: Aluminium Brakes: Brembo Fuel allowance: 24lt Dry weight: over 168kg
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