HondaCBR1000RR C ABS

Description

Celebrated worldwide for its scorching speed and
effortless agility, the CBR1000RR Fireblade is an
established icon of performance motorcycling. As
Honda proudly celebrated its 50th year of racing at
the 2009 Isle of Man TT, the CBR1000RR’s appetite
for victory was insatiable; grabbing the top 5 places in
the Superbike race, carrying John McGuinness to his
15th TT win and setting new lap and race records. Yet
the ultimate sportsbike is not all about speed. ‘Total
Control’ has been at the heart of its development since
the Fireblade was first launched in 1992, and it has
sped from success to success. Honda has
continuously improved the ride experience that gives
the rider unique confidence on both road and track.
The 1992 CBR900RR captivated the imagination of
the motorcycling world at its launch. Its minimalist
design eliminated any weight that didn’t need to be
there. Successive generations have been improved by
further reducing weight and focusing what’s left around
its centre of gravity (mass centralisation). This gives
the bike both its characteristic agility and excellent
stability. Confidently carving out long corners or
whipping through quick bends, its razor-sharp
response and predictable behaviour have always been
as appreciated on the road as they are on the track.
A new ultra-light engine and radically revised chassis in
2008 took the concept of ‘Total Control’ to
unprecedented levels and ensured continuing success
for the Fireblade. Inspired by ancient Japanese
craftsmanship and culture, combined with
developments in advanced aerodynamic performance,
the new machine was a masterpiece of engineering.
The engine responded smoothly to every rider input at
the throttle with controllable power and precise
acceleration. A new, super-slim cast aluminium frame
achieved the finest balance between the strength
necessary to harness the engine’s power, and
the flexibility needed to obtain maximum traction in
the corners. Even more compact dimensions
contributed to mass centralisation and gave the rider
more freedom to move around the machine and
achieve the best weight distribution for the conditions.
In 2009, Honda epitomisedthe ‘Total Control’
philosophy by offering Fireblade riders the option of
a high performing electronically-controlled “Combined
ABS”, a revolutionary innovation for a bike in this class.
The first Combined ABS to be designed specifically for
a super sports motorcycle, it retains the necessary feel
at the controls as well as incorporating the light weight
and keenly developed performance demanded by its
highly competitive environment.
For 2010, the CBR1000RR Fireblade continues to
celebrate its success with carefully selected styling and
performance improvements that enhance its sports
image.

NEW FOR 2010
• Sharper rear styling with revised shape and new taillight
with clear lens
• Sharp exhaust muffler appearance with aluminium
muffler cover
• New graphics and colours
• Improved crankshaft inertia mass (increased or
decreased – reduction guessed)
• Reduced crankshaft weight for improved
inertia reaction

STYLING

The 2010 Fireblade styling adds further highlights to
the motorcycle’s pared-down and purposeful design.
The overall form dispenses with anything that doesn’t
support the twin goals of minimal weight and optimal
mass centralisation. The rear fender has been
sharpened and a clear-lens tail-light added. For 2010
the indicators and licence plate holder have been
integrated into a compact and convenient assembly
which can now be easily detached from the rear fender
unit for closed track riding. The low-slung exhaust
features a new, redesigned muffler with a top-quality
aluminium finish.
Designed for excellent handling, the front cowl is short
and compact, incorporating acutely styled dual ram-air
intakes and striking line-beam headlights. Its styling
emphasises the bike’s dynamic performance while
maximising its aerodynamic efficiency. For 2010 its
aggressive, race-ready appearance has been updated
with new graphics and stripes on the middle front cowl
on all versions but Graphite Black (Black special).

COLOURS

• Graphite Black (White/Black stripes)
• Digital Silver Metallic/ Pearl Fire Orange
• Pearl Sunbeam White (Tricolour – HRC)
• Graphite Black (Black special)