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Next-Gen Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade: Here’s What We Know So Far

Honda’s journey with its CBR series, starting from the 893cc CBR900RR in 1992, has been nothing short of revolutionary.

The newest 2022 CBR1000RR-R FireBlade showcases this well, incorporating technology directly from Honda’s MotoGP playbook.
The bike boasts an advanced engine with European performance figures of 213.9 horsepower and 112Nm of torque.

Despite minor dips in these numbers, largely attributed to adjustments to the catalytic converter, the motorcycle remains a technical marvel.

Updates for the 2022 model include a slightly longer wheelbase and an optimized air-box for smoother airflow. The engine continues to share design elements with the RC213V MotoGP bike, including a unique semi-cam gear train system for the valve train and friction-reducing DLC coating on the camshaft lobes.

What’s even more intriguing are the whispers about the 2024 model. Rumor has it that it may sport a broader tail and larger wings.

However, there’s also buzz about Honda implementing active aerodynamics technology that they patented in 2019. This could mean winglets that adjust in real-time to reduce drag, although Honda has yet to confirm this.

Despite emission regulations are getting stricter, but if anyone can rise to the challenge, it’s Honda. Their track record of technological innovation and performance optimization suggests that the 2024 CBR1000RR-R could set new standards, not just meet them.

Also, with the current production and factory bike getting a nasty beat down in both WorldSBK and MotoGP, the Japanese marquee could feel motivated to produce a potent superbike on par with it’s rivals. Could the rumoured CBR1000RR-R Fireblade set for launch in 2024 the that bike? We’ll find out soon enough.

WorldSBK: Hafizh Syahrin Selesai Ujian Sulung Bersama Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

Pelumba negara, Hafizh Syahrin, bakal membuka tirai 2022 dengan beraksi di pentas Kejuaraan Dunia Superbike (WorldSBK) selepas meninggalkan Kejuaraan Dunia Moto2 tahun lalu.

Hafizh telah pun menjalani ujian dua hari di Litar Catalunya di Barcelona bersama jentera Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP yang akan digunakan dalam musim ini.

Ini merupakan ujian sulung bagi Hafizh selepas disahkan sertai pasukan MIE Racing Honda Team pada November tahun lalu.

Meskipun hujan lebat turun pada Ahad dan mengganggu proses membiasakan diri dengan jentera baharu, Hafizh menyifatkan sesi tersebut sebagai positif.

“Segalanya adalah baru bukan sahaja jentera malah tayar, suspensi serta kru. Jadi kami masih cuba mengenali satu sama lain.

“Mengambil masa untuk memahami segalanya jadi selama satu hari setengah sewaktu litar kering, saya masuk ke litar dengan tetapan asas dan melakukan lap dengan tetapan sama tanpa melakukan sebarang perubahan,” jelasnya.

Hafizh akan ke Motorland Aragon pada 4 hingga 5 April ini bagi sesi ujian terakhir sebelum aksi pembukaan tirai berlangsung pada minggu seterusnya.

Honda Welcomes All Fireblade Owners To Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli On April 23

In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the iconic CBR Fireblade, Honda invites all proud owners of the legendary superbike the opportunity to experience a day of testing at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

Dubbed the Fireblade Day, the iconic track will be reserved exclusively for all Honda Fireblade owners – from 1992MY to current – to enjoy their bikes to the fullest.

However, only CBR900RR, CBR1000R, CBR1000RR-R with stock exhaust or homologated race exhaust with dB-killer can enter the track.

Participants will have access to the track for three rounds of 20 minutes each, with timing service and transponder rental included in the EUR60 (VAT included) fee.

A tyre change service is also available at the track.

Those who are interested in participating in the Fireblade Day on April 23 2022, can signup via https://www.honda.it/motorcycles/experience-honda/eventi/fireblade-day-2022.html and download the attached application form.

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade Recalled in Europe

A recall campaign for the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade has been issued in Europe.
The campaign seeks to fix potentially defective conrods.
The bike is slated to arrive in different markets.

While many are still awaiting to take delivery of the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade (besides being kept indoors by lockdowns in various countries), the manufacturer has issued a recall campaign in Europe.

The campaign affects some 300 bikes. Honda says that it’s a precautionary measure to fix what could be potential conrod (piston connecting rod) failure. The defect may be due to metallurgical defect.

The number makes up about 10% of the bikes allocated to the continent. Other countries are thus far unaffected. It leads us to believe that the conrod supplier made a bad batch.

Honda CBR1000RR-R cutaway engine – Credit moto-fan.jp

In any case, we’ll keep you updated in case those of other markets are involved.

On another note, it’ll be interesting to see how this new CBR1000RR-R will do in the market, especially given its price. Such price point was last seen with other Honda World Superbike homologation specials such as the VFR750R RC30, RVF750 RC45, VTR1000SP RC51. All these bikes were either built entirely or in part by the maker’s racing arm – HRC (Honda Racing Corporation).

Lastly, a recall campaign issued by a manufacturer ought to be seen in positive light, despite being as sensational as it seems. It’s better for manufacturers to discover problems early and notify consumers as soon as they can.

Therefore, recall and service campaigns are a commonplace these days.

2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade Wins Red Dot Award

The 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R won the 2020 Red Dot Award.
It’s Honda’s weapon to recapture the World Superbike crown.
The Red Dot Award is handed out for excellence in design, innovation, durability and functionality.

Just not long ago, we posted that the Ducati Diavel 1260 won the Red Dot Award for design excellence. Now, it’s the turn for the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.

The Red Dot Award is a yearly design award. It covers 49 categories from house appliances to vehicles, judged according to design, innovation, durability and functionality.

As you know, the new CBR1000RR-R was launched at EICMA last year and has since garnered lots of interest. The previous generations of CBR1000RR were great sportbikes, encompassing Honda’s Total Control Concept but are more street – or more accurately, everyday bike – focused. The RR-R, however, while still adopting the Total Control Concept, is more track focused.

Being the premier production superbike racing series, the World Superbike Championship allows manufacturers to showcase their development and innovations on bikes that you and I can buy at a dealership. MotoGP, on the other hand, features completely prototype machines made up of unobtainium parts and components.

Honda is tired of getting beaten in the series as their last title was in 2002. It’s thus against this background that Big Red built the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.

The bike was co-developed with HRC just like the previous VFR750R RC30, RVF750R RC45 and VTR1000 SP RC51. However, Honda has plenty of lessons to draw on from the all-conquering RC213V MotoGP bike now. Hence, the frame, engine, aerodynamics, electronics of the CBR1000RR-R were adopted from the GP bike.

We were slated to test the bike in the second half of March, but the Movement Control Order has derailed our plans. Stay tuned as we bring you the full test and review of the bike.

By the way, congratulations Honda.

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Next-Gen Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade: Here’s What We Know So Far

Honda’s journey with its CBR series, starting from the 893cc CBR900RR in 1992, has been nothing short of revolutionary.

WorldSBK: Hafizh Syahrin Selesai Ujian Sulung Bersama Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

Honda Welcomes All Fireblade Owners To Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli On April 23

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade Recalled in Europe

A recall campaign for the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade has been issued in Europe.

The campaign seeks to fix potentially defective conrods.

The bike is slated to arrive in different markets.

2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade Wins Red Dot Award

The 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R won the 2020 Red Dot Award.

It’s Honda’s weapon to recapture the World Superbike crown.

The Red Dot Award is handed out for excellence in design, innovation, durability and functionality.

Next-Gen Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade: Here’s What We Know So Far

WorldSBK: Hafizh Syahrin Selesai Ujian Sulung Bersama Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

Honda Welcomes All Fireblade Owners To Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli On April 23

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade Recalled in Europe

2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade Wins Red Dot Award

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