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presentation of the CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016
the next-generation CBR 1000, the one that would put Honda back on the hypersports podium, is long overdue. And it won't be on the 2016 menu. Sports enthusiasts will have to make do with the aging but still gutsy Fireblade, which will only be available with ABS.
The Honda CBR 1000 knows how to make the most of its reputation. It may not win all the comparos or all the championships, but with ambassadors like Michael Dunlop or John MCGuinness, decent sales figures (for its class), the winged crest on the tank and a name that resonates in the history of motorcycle sport, Honda's hypersport still stands proudly on its wheels. Even more so in the 2015 Repsol colorway, with a big 93 on the fork head, to make it clear to the community that Honda, HRC and its riders Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez remain formidable in MotoGP.
the last update dates back to 2014; mostly focused on the engine. The 4-cylinder was tweaked here and there, just to grab a few crumbs of horsepower. The CBR had been eyeing the 180-horsepower mark for some time, and the engine-makers offered it this bar. But how?
Mainly by working on the cylinder head. Redesigned intake pipes and valve seats, exhaust manifolds reduced from 38 to 35 mm. A little lower, the volume of the catalytic converter has been increased; a little higher, PGM-DSFI injection has been redesigned. As a result, the block develops 2 Kw more and a marked increase in torque, especially between 4 and 6,000 rpm.
the chassis remains unchanged, with a sturdy aluminum perimeter frame, 43 mm Showa BPF inverted forks, MotoGP-inspired Pro-Link rear suspension and a very stable, progressive "Balance Free Rear Cushion" shock absorber. Only the rider's position is modified. More radical, in fact, with footrests set back 10 mm and half-handlebars more open.
the CBR 1000 RR boasts a comprehensive instrument panel with multiple displays, a wave-shaped ignition key and undeniable sporting qualities, as well as sport ABS as standard. Unfortunately, this ABS is 11 kilos overweight. What about the competition... no comment.
Will this be enough to keep the CBR's passion alive? In Superbike, nobody believes in it any more, except Ten Kate. A good, very good sports bike, the CBR 1000 RR knows how to make powder talk, but not unleash it like more and more of its rivals.
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Key facts Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (2016) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Dynamic silhouette
- Amortization
- ABS sport
- A few more watts
Weak points
- Motor power exceeded
- No electronic suspates
- Heavy-duty ABS
Prices
| Basic version | |
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 France |
15,499€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 300 km/h (186.40 mph)
Specifications Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016
- Chassis
- Frame : Double poutre aluminium composite type Diamond
- Fuel capacity : 17.50 liters (4.62 US gallons)
- Seat height : 820 mm (32.28 in)
- Length : 2,075 mm (81.69 in)
- Width : 720 mm (28.35 in)
- Min height : 1,135 mm (44.69 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,410 mm (55.51 in)
- Weight when fully loaded : 211 kg (465 lb)
- Front axle
- Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper
- Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.5 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 138 mm (5.43 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 220 mm (8.66 in), single-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 190 / 50 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.9 bar
- Motor
- 4 cylinders online , 4 strokes
- Double ACT
- Cooling system : liquid
- Injection Ø 46 mm
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 999.80 cc
- 181 ch (178.50 hp) to 12,250 rpm
- 11.60 mkg to 10,500 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : approximately 1.1 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : approximately 16.88 kg/mkg
- Compression : 12.3 : 1
- Standard equipment
- Brake assist : C-ABS as standard
- Practical information
Models
2016
2015
2014
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016
- What is the power of the CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016?
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The CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016 develops a power of 181 ch (178.50 hp)
- What is the torque of the CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016?
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The maximum torque of the CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016 is 11.60 mkg to 10,500 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016?
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The CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 300 km/h (186.40 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016?
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The CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016 has a a weight when fully loaded of 211 kg (465 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016?
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To ensure good accessibility, the CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016 offers a minimum seat height of 820 mm (32.28 in).
- What is the price of the CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016?
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The price of the CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 2016 is 15,499€ in France
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 2 reviews
I'm waiting for 2017 to see what's coming out of Honda's cartons; otherwise, my next bike might be a BMW S 1000 RR. Where are the days of the '92 CBR that everyone agreed on, of the VTR SP1 and SP2, of the NR 750 that made us dream?
Honda, reviving a mythical trail bike like the Africa is all well and good, but there are still sportbike lovers out there. Wake up! Rating : 3/5 Respond to CBR Rider
You can no longer claim honda's lack of dreams Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
Indeed, the rigidity of a motorcycle is one of the most difficult points to negotiate. Too rigid, and the frame risks breaking. If it's not rigid enough, the bike's behavior can be affected, especially on bad roads (to absorb shocks......). Mass transfer is linked to braking. In these cases, weight is transferred to the front. This reduces rear-wheel grip. For example, the risk of falling increases when you cut the throttle in a bend. Mass transfer occurs in the opposite direction, i.e. backwards, when accelerating. This phenomenon is different on a motorcycle with ABS. Returning to the question of cornering, it's true that when braking on an angle, the CBR seems to want to pick itself up and take a straight line. However, if you know what you're doing, you can adapt your riding and dive. You can also play with the machine's attitude, but in this case, it will be for track use. Don't forget: first the look, then the machine. Have a good trip. Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
I forked it. When accelerating at an angle, the CBR seems to want to stand up and take a straight line (not when braking). All this has to do with inertia and the opposition of centrifugal and centripetal forces. On the track, we compensate for these problems with certain adjustments (trim, fork pressure ......), but also with our riding (e.g. body and weight shifts, acceleration, braking......). Cornering speed and the search for a maximum angle depend on settings and riding style. While the entry to a corner is important, it's the exit (on the track) that's most important. When to go back on the throttle. You need to lift the bike as soon as possible. Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation