Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade – A Powered Machine

March 17, 2011

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Honda CBR 1000RR FirebladeThe Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade happens to be one of the best dishes dished out by the Honda Motorcycle and scooters India (HMSI) cuisine. It is a bike that brings on a lot more to cheer about. The orange color on the side panel gives an impression that it is tiger ready to attack.

The ABS technology is in place for the Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade, which is electronically controlled. The seat is a narrow one and the pillion seat is raised a bit than the driver’s seat. The tail of the bike is not too extended. This is done with a view to lighten the weight of the bike.

Honda CBR 1000RR FirebladeThe superbike comes in colors like pearl siren blue, pearl white and black metallic. However, the orange and red colors are also available which seem to be especially made for the bold and the adventurous people. The speedometer, the coolant temperature odometer and the tripmeter are the ingredients of a perfect dashboard.

The LED tail light, the slipper clutch and an oil jet hole for faster cooling are some of the other features which add to the repertoire of the bike making it even more special. The bike is equipped with 6-speed constant mesh type transmission.

The Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade comes with a liquid cooled DOHC with 16 valves four stroke inline 4 engine. The bike is a powerhouse which shows with the displacement of this heavy bike which is 999.8 cc. the bike incorporates as many as four cylinders. One of the advanced features of the bike is the ignition system, which is controlled by computer and is digital transistorized.

Honda CBR 1000RR FirebladeAs said above that the bike is a powerhouse can be gauged by the fact that its sturdy engine develops a peak power of 131 KW  (177.02 HP) at 12,000 rpm and belts out a maximum torque of 112 Nm at 8,000 rpm. This is stupendous power can is nothing less than a flying experience.

The fuel tank capacity of the bike is 17.7 liters and runs on petrol. It has a usable reserve of up to 4 liters. With the wheelbase of 1405 mm, the bike happens to be one of the largest in the 1000cc segment. It gives good control over the bike and so is helpful while driving as well.

The wider tyres help against skidding and you hardly run the risk of losing your balance while driving. The aerodynamics design also plays an important role in the bike’s overall designing.

Now when we talk about control, safety comes by naturally. For safety measures, the front brake of the bike incorporates 325 x 4.5 mm dual hydraulic disc brake with 4-piston caliper. As for the rear brakes, 220 x 5mm dual hydraulic disc brake with single-piston caliper is used. This gives immense strength to the rider to control the bike under critical circumstances.

For those who do not care for the heat their pockets would suffer, this superbike from Honda is a pride to own. It gives you international driving experience.

Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade Price

Rs. 13,25,781/- (Price in Delhi)

Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade Technical Specifications

Engine Specifications
Displacement:    999 cc
Engine Type:    4- stroke, 16-value, DOHC in-line Engine.
Maximum Power:    112 Nm /8000 Min-1 (95/1/EC).
Maximum Torque:    131 KW/12000 Min-1 (95/1/EC).
Gears:    6
Dimensions
Vehicle Length:    2080 mm
Vehicle Width:    685 mm
Vehicle Width:    1130 mm (ht.)
Miscellaneous
Fuel Tank:    17.7 Litres
Weight:    199 Kgs
Tubeless Tyres:    Yes
Wheelbase:    1410 mm
Wheel Type:    Lightweight aluminium three spoke wheels
Front Wheel Size:    120/70 – ZR17M/C (58 W)
Rear Wheel Size:    190/50 – ZR17M/C (73 W)
Available Colors:    Black, silver/metallic silver,
                     red/black and candy blue/yellow
Safety
Front Suspension:    Inverted HMAS cartridge fork (43 mm) with spring-preload
                     rebound and compression-damping adjustment
Rear Suspension:    Unit Pro-link with gas- charged HMAS damper f
Front Brakes:    Dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston calliper (320 x 4.5 mm).
Rear Brakes:    Dual hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper (220 x 5 mm)

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