HONDA CBR1000RR Fireblade (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CBR1000RR released by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer in 2013, was one of the most popular superbikes on the planet at the time and brought even more advanced technology to the track-developed machine.

The bike featured the advanced Showa rear suspension, which was offered for the first time on a production motorcycle in 2012, featuring a double-tube design for smoother and more accurate response, better damping, and improved traction.

At the front, the model packed a 43 mm telescopic fork that featured Showa Big Piston Fork technology with a unique design that reduced internal pressure and offered improved damping, better front tire grip, and more stability under braking.

Also, the bike packed a second-generation Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) that was a must for a lightweight, compact, and powerful machine, which delivered high-speed stability and light, responsive steering at low speeds.

Inside the four-piece aluminum frame that firmly balanced strength, rigidity, and lightness was the soul of the bike that delivered the necessary performance for a race-derived machine that suited both city rides and track performance.

As for the power figures, the 2013 Honda CBR1000RR had its heartbeat set by a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 176 hp with a peak at 12,000 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) of torque available at 8,500 rpm.