HONDA CBR1000RR Fireblade (2008-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

At the 2007 Paris International Motorcycle Show, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer introduced an all-new ninth-generation CBR1000RR machine powered by an all-new engine that offered a 13,000 rpm redline.

The engine was fitted with titanium valves, a completely new cylinder block, a head configuration, a crankcase with lighter pistons, and an enhanced bore and reduced stroke. It also packed a new ECU with two separate revised maps, and the ram air was fed to a larger air box through two revised front scoops located under the headlights.

The CBR1000RR came with a lighter and narrower die-cast frame built with a new technique that allowed for very thin wall construction and only four castings that were welded together. Almost every part of the bike was designed to be as light as possible, such as the side stand, front brake hoses, brake discs, battery, and wheels.

In 2009, Honda introduced the tenth generation of the CBR1000RR, which remained the same as its predecessor in terms of engine, styling, and performance, with only two addition that included the Combined ABS (C-ABS) and lightweight turn signals.

In 2017, Honda updated its flagship model with new bodywork and features, such as throttle-by-wire and traction control for the first time with selectable ride modes.

In the performance department, the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade took its muscles from a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 176 hp with maximum strength at 12,000 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) of torque available at 8,500 rpm.