HONDA CBR1000RR FIREBLADE (2016-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CBR1000RR was one of the sportiest motorcycles ever built by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer at the time, a bike loaded with race-derived features that delivered impressive performance, excellent handling, and massive power.

The 2016 Honda CBR1000RR featured the same modifications brought upon the 2014 model, such as a modified rider position, a new windscreen, and a revised engine that delivered more power and torque.

In the power department, the engine featured a polished combustion chamber, intake, and exhaust ports that improved both the quality and quantity of airflow at high rpm when airflow resistance was much greater, which also increases combustion efficiency and output power.

As for the power figures, the 2016 Honda CBR1000RR was powered by a 999cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fitted with a Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system that helped achieve an output power of 178 hp with a peak at 12,250 rpm and 114 Nm (84 lb-ft) of torque available at 10,500 rpm.

Also, bolted to the engine, the six-speed manual transmission features a MotoGP-derived Assist Slipper Clutch that provided excellent downshifting and deceleration, while the lever pull was much lighter.

Along with the adjustable Showa suspension and the hollow 12-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels, the bike featured a second-generation Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) that monitored speed and adjusted the damping force automatically, which enhanced stability at high speeds and provided light steering at low speeds.