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Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade (2004-2020)

2004 CBR1000RR Fireblade
CBR1000RR Fireblade SC57

2004-2005

  • Capacity: 998cc
  • Weight: 179kg (dry) 208kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) (18L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 190/50-17
  • Notes: ECU controlled RAM air intake, dual stage fuel injection, Unit Pro-Link suspension, radial brakes, aluminium frame. Preceded by the CBR900 Fireblade.

CBR1000RR Fireblade
CBR900RR Fireblade SC57

2006-2007

  • Capacity: 998cc
  • Weight: 179kg (dry), 208kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) (18L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 190/50-17
  • Notes: lighter and faster than the 04-06 R1, higher redline than previous model (12,200 rpm), revised front fairing, larger 320mm front brake discs.

CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008
CBR1000RR Fireblade SC59

2008-2011

  • Capacity: 999cc
  • Weight: 173kg (dry), 205kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) (17.8L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 190/50-17
  • Notes:2009 – C-ABS introduced, minor changes throughout the other years

CBR1000RR Fireblade 2012
CBR1000RR Fireblade SC59

2012-2016

  • Capacity: 999cc
  • Weight: 175kg (dry), 200kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) (17.8L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 190/50-17
  • Notes: 20th anniversary of CBR range, 2014 – SP model introduced – with Ohlins suspension, Brembo calipers, Pirelli tyres and single seat cowl.

CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017
CBR1000RR Fireblade SC77

2017-2019

  • Capacity: 999cc
  • Weight: kg (dry), 196kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 190/50-17
  • Notes: Ride-by-wire throttle, SP2 introduced with Marchesini wheels, only 500 available. SP includes titanium tank and revised frame.

CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2020
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade

2020

  • Capacity: 999.9cc
  • Weight: 201.3kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: PGM-FI Fuel Injection (16.1L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 200/55-17
  • Notes: An extra R added to the name, 'cos you can't get too many R's in a Honda model name. Redesigned bodywork and new engine based on technologies used in the RC213V MotoGP bike

Factoids

The name 'fireblade' was a mistranslation from Japanese - the intended title was 'lightning'. Obviously, Fireblade is way cooler.