The Honda CBR1000RR, marketed in some countries as the "Fireblade" (capitalized as FireBlade until the 2000s[2]), is a 999 cc (61.0 cu in) liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder superbike, introduced by Honda in 2004 as the 7th generation of the CBR series of motorcycles that began with the CBR900RR in 1990.
The Honda CBR1000RR was developed by the same team that was behind the MotoGP series.[3] Many of the new technologies introduced in the Honda CBR600RR, a direct descendant of the RC211V, were used in the new CBR1000RR such as a lengthy swingarm, Unit Pro-Link rear suspension, and Dual Stage Fuel Injection System (DSFI).
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The seventh-generation RR (SC57), the Honda CBR1000RR, was the successor to the 2002 CBR954RR. While evolving the CBR954RR design, few parts were carried over to the CBR1000RR.[4] The compact 998 cc (60.9 cu in) in-line four was a new design, with different bore and stroke dimensions, race-inspired cassette-type six-speed gearbox, all-new ECU-controlled ram-air system, dual-stage fuel injection, and center-up exhaust with a new computer-controlled butterfly valve. The chassis was likewise all-new, including an organic-style aluminum frame composed of Gravity Die-Cast main sections and Fine Die-Cast steering head structure, inverted fork, Unit Pro-Link rear suspension, radial-mounted front brakes, and a centrally located fuel tank hidden under a faux cover. Additionally, the Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) debuted as an industry first system which aimed to improve stability and help eliminate head shake while automatically adjusting for high and low speed steering effort.
A longer swingarm acted as a longer lever arm in the rear suspension for superior traction under acceleration and more progressive suspension action. Longer than the corresponding unit on the CBR954RR (585 mm (23.0 in) compared to 551 mm (21.7 in)) the CBR1000RR's 34 mm (1.3 in) longer swingarm made up 41.6 percent of its total wheelbase. The CBR1000RR's wheelbase also increased, measuring 1,405 mm (55.3 in); a 5 mm (0.20 in) increase over the 954.
Accommodating the longer swingarm was another reason the CBR1000RR power plant shared nothing with the 954. Shortening the engine compared to the 954 meant rejecting the conventional in-line layout. Instead, engineers positioned the CBR1000RR's crankshaft, main shaft and countershaft in a triangulated configuration, with the countershaft located below the main shaft, dramatically shortening the engine front to back, and moving the swingarm pivot closer to the crankshaft. This configuration was first successfully introduced by Yamaha with the YZF-R1 model in 1998 and inspired superbike design in the following years.
Positioning this compact engine farther forward in the chassis also increased front-end weight bias, an effective method of making high-powered liter bikes less wheelie prone under hard acceleration. This approach, however, also provided very little space between the engine and front wheel for a large radiator. Engineers solved this problem by giving the RR a modest cylinder incline of 28, and moving the oil filter from its frontal placement on the 954 to the right side of the 1000RR engine. This allowed the RR's center-up exhaust system to tuck closely to the engine.
An all-new ninth-generation RR (SC59), the CBR1000RR was introduced at the Paris International Motorcycle Show on September 28, 2007 for the 2008 model year. The CBR1000RR was powered by an all-new 999 cc (61.0 cu in) inline-four engine with a redline of 13,000 rpm. It had titanium valves and an enlarged bore with a corresponding reduced stroke. The engine had a completely new cylinder block, head configuration, and crankcase with lighter pistons. A new ECU had two separate revised maps sending the fuel and air mixture to be squeezed tight by the 12.3:1 compression ratio. Ram air was fed to an enlarged air box through two revised front scoops located under the headlamps.
The twelfth-generation Fireblade celebrated its 20th anniversary, revised for 2012, featuring Showa's Big Piston suspension technology, Showa balance-free shock, further improved software for the combined ABS, new 12-spoke wheels, aerodynamic tweaks, an all LCD display and other minor updates.[5]
For 2017, with the 25th anniversary of the Fireblade, Honda has updated its flagship CBR with new bodywork and features such as throttle-by-wire and traction control for the first time that works with selectable ride modes. A retuned engine which now produces a claimed 189 hp (141 kW) and 153.2 hp (114.2 kW)[6] at the rear wheel, a 10 hp increase, titanium muffler and a 14 kg (33 lb) weight reduction (compared with previous ABS model) for a wet weight of 196 kg (433 lb).[6] Some of the new features on the SP model are semi-active Öhlins Electronic Control suspension (S-EC), Brembo monobloc four-piston front brake calipers, titanium fuel tank and a 13:1 compression ratio. Also adding an even more exotic limited production "SP2" variant with Marchesini forged wheels and with larger valves of which 500 units will be sold.[7][8][9]
The CBR1000RR was awarded Cycle World's International Bike of the Year for 2008-09 by the world's moto-journal communities as well as journalists.[12]The 2009 CBR1000RR won the Best Sportbike of the Year Award in Motorcycle USA Best of 2009 Awards,[13] having also won the over 750 cc open sportbike class in 2008.[14] The 2012 CBR1000RR won another Cycle World shootout,[15] as well as a Motorcycle USA best street[16] and track[17] comparisons.
The last Honda CBR900RR FireBlade by Tadao Baba is the most exciting to ride and lighter than its successors. Later Honda CBR1000RR Fireblades were faster but heavier and less involving. Like any Honda CBR900RR FireBlade this one is incredibly fast, surprisingly reliable, amazingly comfortable and well built too. A stunning motorcycle that looks extra tasty in white.
My bike is now 6 years old and people still say 'I like your new bike' such is the quality and overall finish. To be honest that's why i'm such a honda fan, riding all year you really do need a bike that will stand up to the worst of the weather Britain has to offer and Honda delivers in spades. After 18k miles the engine is run in nicely, but she still feels taught and incredibaly responsive. This bike is ridiculously easy to ride fast and she holds a line superbly well, but you still have to show her who's the boss when going for it as it is still capable of biting, saying that she is a complete pussycat when ridden at normal pace. The brakes are superb and I have still found no reason to fit braided hoses apart from aesthetic reasons (maybe next year) This for me is the best looking blade that Tadao produced and one of the most comfortable, not only can you still cut it on the twisties with all modern litre bikes, she is also capable of touring with good mpg. I commute 100 miles a day to work and use the bike whenever possible. She is so easy to live with and has never let me down, she will always produce the goods when asked and I have absolutely no reason what so ever to part company with her, infact if i did succumb to buy another bike the 954 would still be in my garage as she really is that good and i will not part with her. if you're reading this it's more than likely you are looking to buy one. Well as NIKE would say 'just do it' its one hell of a machine.
well where do i start, i went looking for a new bike but had no idea what i was looking for, i looked at R1's, Zx6r's, and the like, and never thought about a blade...... until i saw a low milelage 954..... after reading a load of reviews about all the bikes i thought.. yes thats the one.......... and its a joy to own... riding it is so easy, the power is a simple matter of throttle control, no nasty power steps that catch you out.... but open the throttle, regardless of the gear and your rewarded with a load of grunt and after a very short time a large speed reading on the lcd display..... once brave enough first and second gear are a ball... with a decent amount of throttle the front wheel lifts and the surge is grin inspiring!! but its the rest of the bike that makes you grin more... the handling is spot on for the roads, not too firm and not to soft, point the front end where you want and the rest of the bike follows... hang off and the supsension seems to get even better!! but its the brakes that make the blast fun....... awesome stopping power, so easy to scrub speed off, with no sudden bite or fade on a run, the brakes are great!! comfort for a sports bike is great too... 100 miles at least before you feel the need to stop and stretch!! which is almost the tank range.... expect about 120 miles before reserve... giving about 35 to 40 mpg... oh, and the snatchy throttle is not a issue.... reviews say its snatchy but being smooth proves its not............ overall its a joy to ride, stunningly fast without trying, excellent headlights, loads of grip, super breaks, comfy, looks great, and engine thats actually road focused... rather than track focused... ( i.e. not all top end power) down sides?? now thats hard, i suppose the only downside is the fact you need to stop every now and again to refuel!!!!!!!!!!
Blinding bike. 100%great. My wife loves to ride pilion,and no matter how hard I rode,w ith wifey on the back, and hard I did ride, my blade never failed to perform. No other bike on the road could take my blade. Strengths: Stunning looks, paint ,the wheels and get a two brothers can from carbontek racing,and you got a bike that will turn any head,apart from r1 riders,who,after 2 or 3 corners,will be straining to see you. Must say,extremly comfy,very reliable. Weaknesses: Needs a ohlins damper.tyres only give about 3000 miles.does not like diesel spillsso I found out and wrote mine offbut then what bike does.
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