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The original 1992 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade created a revolution in open class Supersport motorcycle design. Its combination of big-hitting power and light, middleweight-size chassis created a breathtaking, yet very useable, riding experience on open road or closed circuit.

Honda’s ‘Total Control’ concept, a design philosophy running continuously through every single model, has resulted in a motorcycle in total balance, combining exceptional performance and handling with a satisfying ability to extract the very best from every rider.

In 2014, Honda’s CBR1000RR cements its stellar reputation as the best overall Supersport package thanks to several improvements such as engine and exhaust modifications for more power and torque, a new riding position and a new windscreen.
RACE PROVEN PERFORMANCE

The CBR1000RR’s 999cc, four-cylinder engine has received extensive work resulting in extra peak power and improved mid-range torque. Honda’s engineers focused on the cylinder head; the inlet and exhaust ports have been re-shaped and polished with the combustion chambers ‘gas-flowed’ to improve efficiency.

The Programmed Dual Sequential Fuel Injection system (PGM-DSFI) has been remapped to match the revised cylinder head and up-rated power and torque output. The PGM-DSFI delivers precise fuelling and an accessible power delivery, especially at low rpm, where response is particularly refined, predictable and progressive.
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

The CBR1000RR’s die-cast twin-spar aluminium frame, 43mm inverted Showa Big Piston Fork and Rear Shock are unchanged for 2014. The aluminium gull-wing swingarm is deliberately long, operating through MotoGP-derived Unit Pro-Link rear suspension to deliver outstanding traction and rider feedback.

In response to customer feedback, the riding position has been made more aggressive in 2014, the footpegs are set 10mm further back and the handlebars have been made wider.

Working hand in hand with the sophisticated Showa suspension, rigid 12-spoke cast aluminium wheels offer superb handling and rider feel; the front 17in x 3.50in wears a 120/70ZR17 tyre, the rear 17in x 6in a 190/50ZR17.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES

As an option, Honda’s high-performance electronically-controlled Combined Anti-lock Brake System is available, offering a high level of braking precision.

Electronic Combined ABS has a high level of precision and adjustability, due to the fact that it is a ‘brake-by-wire’ system. A dedicated ECU converts hydraulic pressure from the front and rear brake into an electronic signal passed to power units which in turn generate hydraulic pressure at the callipers.

The CBR1000RR is available in Australia in two smooth colour schemes; Pearl Glare White and Graphite Black.

The MotoGP-derived slipper clutch ensures full power transmission together with ultra-smooth gear shifting and light feel at the lever. In the critical hard braking, back-shifting corner-entry phase it decreases the torque passed from engine to the rear wheel, reducing the chance of traction loss and increasing stability.