HONDA’S CBR1000RR-R Fireblade has been making waves in the motorcycle media since its unveiling at the EICMA show back in November. With the most powerful engine ever in a ‘Blade, electronic suspension on the top-spec SP version, and aerodynamic winglets, the press and public are literally salivating at the prospect!

The ‘ultra-compact’ EURO 5 compliant engine – although still and inline-four – has been heavily reworked, with a bore and stroke identical to the RC213V. With a semi-cam gear train; finger-follower rocker arms; titanium con-rods; RC213V-S internal friction reduction technologies; and piston jets with a check ball system, to say that Honda has gone all out on the engine of the latest ‘Blade is a serious understatement!

When all is said and done the new machine kicks out 160Kw (214hp) @ 14,500rpm and 113Nm torque @12,500rpm. the Fireblade is now a full-on member of the 200+bhp club.

The ‘stock’ version of the new Honda is priced at £19,999 ( € 24,000 )

While the ‘hot’ version of the new Honda comes in at £23,499 ( € 28,100 !! ) :woots:

For the extra 4-grand you’ll splash on the SP version of the new CBR, you get electronic semi-active Öhlins suspension, Brembo Stylema calipers and a more track focussed suspension tuning interface on the dash.