And the new Fireblade

[Captain]

Here:

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/honda-cbr1000rr-fireblade-2008/big_honda_cbr1000rr_2008_02.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/honda-cbr1000rr-fireblade-2008/big_honda_cbr1000rr_fireblade_11.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/honda-cbr1000rr-fireblade-2008/big_honda_cbr1000rr_fireblade_07.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/honda-cbr1000rr-fireblade-2008/big_honda_cbr1000rr_fireblade_19.jpg

[Turtle]

Here:

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/honda-cbr1000rr-fireblade-2008/big_honda_cbr1000rr_2008_02.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/honda-cbr1000rr-fireblade-2008/big_honda_cbr1000rr_fireblade_11.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/honda-cbr1000rr-fireblade-2008/big_honda_cbr1000rr_fireblade_07.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/honda-cbr1000rr-fireblade-2008/big_honda_cbr1000rr_fireblade_19.jpg

Any Specs yet Captain ???

[Captain]

MOTOR
Type: 4 inline 4, 4 stroke, 16 valves, liquid cooled (DOHC)
Capacity: 999.8 cc
Compression: 1213 : 1
Max power: 130,7 kW at 12.000 min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max torque: 113,8 Nm a 8.500 min-1 (95/1/EC)

Motor is 2.5 kg lighter, redline increased to 13,000 RPM, new lightweight titanium valves.

Will try to translate the rest, it's in italian and whilst I can speak it some of the technical terms lose me....

Here's a video of the launch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjJemusICGM&mode=related&search=

[Bigdog]

It's a risky step for Honda. The styling is controversial to say the least but as long as the bike is nice to ride people most probably buy them. Everyone used to bag out the GSXR for their weird looking exhausts but the new CBR takes the cake in this department.

[Alex.]

Looks nice in white.

[oz r1]

mmm nice bike,like the zorst,but the rear is getting very r1 ish.

[slow bro]

Seriously considering getting one before the new RVF1000 comes out. :)

[Jungleboy]

Yeah it leaves a lot to be disired in the styling department, so it better bloody perform..

Honda have stared quoting actuall weight instead of dry weight in the specs and the bike is apparently 4-5kg lighter, its als rumored that they are quoting rear wheel Horsepower (175) if this is the case it looks like it will be a beast!

[Turtle]

I like the white........always like white bikes....

[Alex.]

I like the white........always like white bikes....

What about spraying the Blade white. It would look pretty good in my opinion.

[Zee]

Yuk!

[lilninja]

:stupid:

[Marcus]

Have to wait and see it in real life.

[Julz01]

sexy. modern. But whats with the weird exhaust and indicators ON the mirrors :p no a big fan of it in that aspect.

[Julz01]

SPECS

ENGINE
Engine Type: 999cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 76mm x 55.1mm
Induction: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Compression Ratio: 12.3:1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors

DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive: #530 O-ring chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.4 inches travel
Front Brakes: Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with full-floating 320mm discs
Rear Brake: Single 220mm disc
Front Tires: 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tires: 190/50ZR-17 radial

DIMENSIONS
Rake: (Caster Angle): 23.3°
Trail: 96.2mm (3.8 inches)
Wheelbase: 55.4 inches
Seat Height: 32.3 inches
Curb Weight: TBD
Fuel Capacity: 17.7Ltrs, including 4L reserve

[Birdman]

looks a damn site better in those pics than the side on shot i have seen previously