Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR-R hits 200hp+

The 2020 Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR-R will join the 200hp+ club with MotoGP winglets and an engine and frame inspired by the RC213V.

Ahead of the EICMA motorcycle show unveiling tonight (5 November 2019) in Milan, the company has released full technical details of its iconic sportsbike.

Power to the people

The most important detail for most fans will be the fact that power is up from 141kW (189hp) at 13,000 revs to 160Kw (214hp) at 14,500rpm.

Torque is down by 1Nm to 113Nm at 12,500rpm which is 1500 revs more.

The compact inline four now has the same bore and stroke as the RC213V as well as internal friction reduction tech.

It not only finally catches up with the 200hp+ club, but also joins many modern models with a smart key, full-colour TFT screen and fly-by-wire throttle.

The latter allows updated technology with three riding modes, launch control, wheelie control, electronic steering damper and an upgraded torque control all managed by a six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit.

Air is now rammed straight through the front of the fairing into the airbox and the exhaust is a 4-2-1 system developed with Akrapovic.

The CBR1000RR-R is suspended on a Showa 43mm Big Piston Fork and Showa Balance-Free Rear Cushion Light shock with a longer swingarm like the RC213V-S.

There is also an SP version with higher-grade Brembo brakes and second-generation semi-active Öhlins Electronic Control with 43mm NPX forks and TTX36 Smart-EC shock.

Watch the video below of world champ Marc Marquez riding the SP version.

Bodywork

The 2020 Fireblades have a lighter aluminium diamond frame with the rear shock mounted to the back of the engine which means no upper cross-member.

Like many modern bikes it has a full-colour TFT display that is fully customisable through a four-way controller on the left switchblock.

It comes standard with a smart key fob for keyless start.

The MotoGP winglets are part of the restyled aero which includes a lower fuel tank (still 16 litres capacity) and a more compact riding position which may not suit tall Aussie riders.

CBR1000RR-R and SP tech specs

ENGINE
Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC Inline-4
Engine Displacement (cm³)	999.9cc
No. of Valves per Cylinder	4
Bore × Stroke (mm)	81mm x 48.5mm
Compression Ratio	13.0 x 1
Max. Power Output	160kW @ 14,500
Max. Torque	113Nm @ 12,500
Oil Capacity	4.0L
FUEL SYSTEM
Carburation	PGM-DSFI
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.1L
Fuel Consumption	16.0km/litre
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starter	Electric
Battery Capacity	12-6 YTZ7S
DRIVETRAIN
Clutch Type	Wet, multiplate hydraulic clutch with assist slipper
Transmission Type	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
FRAME
Type	Aluminium composite twin spar
CHASSIS
Dimensions (L x W x H)	2100 x 745 x 1140mm
Wheelbase	1455mm
Caster Angle	24o
Trail	102mm
Seat Height	830mm
Ground Clearance	115mm
Kerb Weight	201kg
SUSPENSION
Type Front	Showa Telescopic inverted fork with an inner tube diameter of 43 mm, and a Big Piston Front Fork with preload, compression and rebound adjustment, 120mm stroke   SP: Telescopic inverted fork with inner diameter of 43mm and Ohlins NPX Smart- EC with preload, compression and rebound adjustments. 125mm stroke.
Type Rear	Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper featuring 10-step preload and stepless compression and rebound damping adjustment, 137mm stroke.  Showa Balance-Free Rear Cushion with preload, compression and rebound adjustment.   SP: Pro-Link with gas-charged Ohlins TTX36 Smart-EC damper featuring preload, compression and rebound damping. 143mm stroke.
WHEELS
Rim Size Front	17 inch x 3.5
Rim Size Rear	17 inch x 6.0
Tyres Front	120/70-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP Bridgestone RS11
Tyres Rear	200/55-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP Bridgestone RS11
BRAKES
ABS System Type	2 Channel
Front	330mm disc with radial-mount 4-piston Nissin caliper   SP: 4-piston Brembo Stylema 330mm disc
Rear	220mm disc with 2-piston Brembo caliper
INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS
Instruments	TFT-LCD
Security System	HISS
Headlight	LED
Taillight	LED