Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Black Edition

Make Model	Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Black Edition
Year	2016
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity	999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	76 x 55.1 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	12.3:1
Induction	Programmed Dual Stage Fuel Injection (PGM-DSFI) with 46mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors
Oil Capacity	3.7 Litres
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping
Starting	Electric
Max Power	133 kW / 178 hp @ 12250rpm
Max Torque	114 Nm / 84.07 ft.lb @ 10500rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiplate with diaphragm spring
Transmission	Close-ratio 6 Speed
Final Drive	#530 O-ring-sealed chain
Frame	Diamond; aluminium composite twin-spar
Front Suspension	43mm Öhlins inverted fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Öhlins shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
Front Brakes	2x Floating 320mm discs Brembo four-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper
ABS System	Electronic Combined ABS
Rims	12-spoke cast aluminium
Rim Front	17M/C x MT3.5
Rim Rear	17M/C x MT6
Front Tyre	120/70-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
Rear Tyre	190/50-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
Rake (Caster Angle)	23.3°
Trail	96.2mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions	Length 2080 mm / 81.8 in Width 720 mm / 28.3 in Height 1141mm / 44.9 in
Wheelbase	1409.7 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height	817.8 mm / 32.2 in
Wet Weight	201 kg / 444 lbs
Fuel Capacity	19.3 Liters / 4.4 gal

Honda has revealed special edition version of their Fireblade liter-class CBR100RR SP motorcycle. This Black Edition Fireblade SP is, as its name indicates, an almost all-black appearance, with the stock brushed metal silencer being the only dissonant note in the whole theme.

The aftermarket parts list also includes Gilles levers and lever guards, Gilles chain adjusters, paddock stands and crash pads, as well as race-grade Galfer rotors. a dark tinted bubble screen and some carbon fiber accents.

Nick Campolucci, Honda’s Head of Motorcycles, said: ‘The Black special is a no-nonsense Fireblade, reflecting the Honda mantra behind the bike - that you don't always need all the bells and whistles to enjoy the ride and to obtain peak performance on-track.

The Honda CBR1000RR superbike is powered by a liquid-cooled 999.8cc DOHC in-line four-cylinder that makes 178.4hp @ 12,250rpm and peak torque of 114Nm @ 10,500rpm.

The cylinder head on the CBR1000RR’s 999.8 cc 16-valve engine features polished inlet and exhaust ports and “gas-flowed” combustion chambers to improve efficiency. Gas-flowing (flow-testing on an air-flow bench) improves both the quality and quantity of airflow at high rpm when air resistance becomes much greater, thereby increasing combustion efficiency and outright power. The valve seats have been matched to the cylinder head and the intake funnels are “slash cut”, a design used in World Superbike.

A nickel-silicon carbide (Ni-SiC) surface treatment on the cylinder walls reduces friction and improves reliability.

PGM-DSFI electronic fuel injection ensures precise air/fuel delivery and crisp and predictable throttle response, especially at low speeds and low rpm. At throttle openings of up to 25%, PGM-DSFI is programmed to produce relatively fine and consistent changes in power and torque output – perfect for extracting maximum drive at extreme lean angles. As throttle openings become larger, the changes in output become progressively greater. The overall result is an engine that responds with superior accuracy to throttle input and produces highly usable, linear acceleration.

The MotoGP-derived Assist Slipper Clutch helps to ensure confident downshifting and deceleration as well as quick clutch re-engagement and light lever action. This clutch design not only provides slip in off-throttle conditions, but also positive lock under power.

The CBR1000RR’s die-cast aluminum twin-spar frame provides the strength and rigidity required for Superbike-spec handling, while its light weight contributes to the bike’s impressive power-to-weight ratio. Tightly wrapped around the engine, it’s also configured for optimum mass centralization – a guiding principle of Honda’s design philosophy for both racing and on-road motorcycles.

The 43 mm fork incorporates Showa’s latest Big Piston technology with a larger damping-oil volume to effectively reduce the hydraulic pressure generated as the fork legs compress and extend. The result is more precise action during the initial stroke and smoother overall damping action for improved handling, enhanced front-end feedback, and a more solid feel during hard braking.

The aluminum gull-wing swingarm is deliberately long and combines with the MotoGP-derived Unit Pro-Link rear suspension to deliver outstanding traction and rider feedback.

Unit Pro-Link® rear suspension features a patented Balance Free Rear Shock from Showa that incorporates a unique double-tube design featuring a damper case plus an internal cylinder for more-responsive, smoother damping action and a smoother transition between compression and rebound, resulting in improved traction and road holding.

The second-generation Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) monitors speed and tailors damping force accordingly. It enhances stability at high speed by minimizing the effect of sudden steering-input changes, while also leaving the steering unrestricted – and light – at low speed.

Super-light aluminum-alloy hollow-spoke wheels feature race-spec 3.5 x 17-inch front and 6.0 x 17-inch rear dimensions.

The CBR1000RR is equipped with the world’s first Electronically Controlled Combined ABS for sportbikes. This innovative system combines the benefits of anti-lock brakes and linked front and rear brakes to improve both braking control and safety — all without interfering with cornering ability or other aspects of sport performance. The system measures rider input on both the front brake lever and rear brake pedal (plus data from other sensors), then using sophisticated electronics and two separate power units, generates up to the maximum braking force on both wheels while also preventing wheel lockup. An innovative stroke simulator helps to maintain the same sort of feel at the brake lever and pedal as you’re used to. Combine this with the small size and weight of the components, and you have one amazing system. Full braking performance immediately available, giving you that extra peace of mind.

Front brake system features radial-mounted four-piston calipers and 320 mm floating discs, and the rear brake system uses a 220 mm disc with a single-piston caliper for exceptional stopping power.

Centrally mounted 17.7-litre fuel tank is positioned low in the frame, improving mass centralization and allowing for a more compact design.

Layered fairing design improves the flow of air through the cooling system and also creates a large pocket of calm air around the rider for better comfort. An integrated chin spoiler in the nose reduces aerodynamic lift to improve handling.

Multi-function LCD instrument panel communicates important information, plus includes a lap timer with memory function, five-level shift indicator, user-selectable modes for tachometer display, gear position indicator and more.

Line-beam headlight features a two-piece reflector design utilizing two H7 bulbs for optimum light distribution and a unique compact design.

A compact car-style wave-design ignition key offers improved security and greatly reduces the chance of breakage.

The street-legal Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires offer grip and handling in one high-performance tire. The 12-spoke wheels also feature a unique pinstripe design.

The CBR1000RR’s braced aluminum “gull-wing” swingarm is deliberately long. That helps deliver improved traction and gives the rider excellent chassis feedback.

The CBR1000RR features front and rear suspension. In the back, the Unit Pro-Link® design uses a balance-free rear shock with a double-tube design for a smoother and more accurate response.

The 2015 CBR1000RR features changes to the cylinder head, including revised valve seats, machining and intake exhaust port shape. Along with modifications to the intake and exhaust systems, this creates more horsepower and torque.

On the CBR1000RR SP a firmer, single-seat design with a special pillion cover and a cast and machined aluminum subframe reduces weight and helps speed track day prep.

A four-piece aluminum frame design balances strength, rigidity and lightness. Wrapped tightly around the engine, the structure helps centralize the CBR1000RR’s mass for more responsive handling—some of the best anywhere on two wheels.

The CBR1000RR SP pistons and con rods are hand-selected and weight-matched to improve engine performance.

There’s no mistaking the 2016 CBR1000RR, thanks to its layered fairing bodywork. Lean, mean, and more aggressive from front to back, it’s a real attention getter, even when it’s standing still.

The CBR1000RR features two sets of injectors per cylinder for both low- and high-rpm performance, instantaneous high-rpm response and great low-rpm metering and clean running. Refined EFI settings make the engine even more manageable, with smoother throttle response specifically at smaller throttle openings.

Most steering dampers only sense handlebar-deflection speed. The Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) is way more sophisticated. It also detects vehicle speed, and adjusts damping proportionally. That helps maintain low-speed maneuverability while providing excellent, predictable high-speed handling.

The CBR1000RR’s full-screen LCD instrumentation includes a lap timer, trip and fuel-consumption computer, five-level customizable shift indicator, gear-position indicator, and peak-rpm memory function.

The CBR1000RR SP features a forged and machined top bridge, fully adjustable NIX30 front suspension, and TTX36 rear shock for superior suspension performance and adjustability on the track or the street.

The race-proven Brembo monobloc calipers are light, but they provide exceptional stiffness and excellent braking performance.

Electronically controlled C-ABS distributes brake force over both wheels, helping to maintain braking confidence in less-than-ideal conditions. The system electronically measures rider input on the brake lever and pedal, and applies only the front or rear brake in some cases or combines both brakes in other situations. (Not available on CBR1000RR SP model.)

The CBR1000RR’s front suspension uses a Big Piston Fork (BPF). The 43mm Showa fork is smoother, more responsive and gives you excellent front-end feedback.

With their consistent rigidity and balance, these sharp-looking 12-spoke cast-aluminum wheels work with the fork and enhance suspension feedback to deliver real handling improvements.

21 years of the CBR1000RR Fireblade has seen many changes in the Super Sport arena, many that it set in motion. But the constant of Total Control has ensured a focus purely on what the rider needs to get the ultimate enjoyment and excitement from every second spent riding a CBR1000RR Fireblade.

The CBR1000RR Fireblade represents the distillation of raw power into its most usable form. It is the most complete open-class Super Sport machine money can buy – and equally happy on road or racetrack.

The CBR1000RR Fireblade’s 999.8cc inline four-cylinder engine has exactly the same upgrades to its cylinder head as the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP, increasing peak power by 2kW to 133kW for extremely responsive acceleration. Mid-range torque is lifted with new 35mm exhaust downpipes, and a link pipe between 2 and 3 cylinders balances pressure. Remapped PGM-DSFI results in crisp throttle feel and precise power delivery; the assisted slipper-clutch aids stability by reducing back-torque to the rear wheel under hard downshifting.

Every part of your Honda has been designed, built and tested to our most exacting standards. Just like every single genuine Honda accessory, which has been designed and tested in precisely the same way, meaning you are guaranteed a perfect fit and a perfectly integrated design. You also have a comprehensive range to choose from, so not only can you make the most of your Honda, you can do it without compromise.

The Full Sport Pack* has been tailored to offer an all-round package that balances on-track performance and on-road comfort. At a glance, the rear sports hugger and rear seat cowl deliver further visual refinement to celebrate the increase in power of the 2014 CBR1000RR Fireblade. Audible enhancement through the Akrapovic exhaust (is an optional feature of the Full Sport Pack) and wind protection from the high windscreen complete the refinements developed with Total Control in mind.