What you see here is the best of the best, the most exclusive, feature-rich open-class sportbike Honda has ever built under the CBR banner. Introducing the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Street legal, but track ready. Offering a degree of performance and refinement you’ve likely never experienced—unless you’ve had a factory ride. Available to only a handful of lucky riders. And it still offers Honda’s famous CBR refinement, build quality, and rideability. Get ready to find out why world champions like Marc Marquez ride red, and why you should too.
Race spec handling
43mm Ohlins NPX front fork, Ohlins Object Based Tuning interface (OBTi), 3-level Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD)
Track technology
Throttle By Wire, Honda Selectable Torque Control, QuickShifter, Smart Key, Six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
Pure power
Max Power Output: 160kw 14,500rpm and Max Torque: 113Nm 12,500rpm
HRC pedigree
RCV213V-spec bore and stroke, Aerodynamic MotoGP race spec Winglets
Handling
Aerodynamic winglets
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is equipped with winglets which effectively generate downforce at track speeds. Three wings are installed in each of the right and left ducts in order to address downforces.
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP uses an electronically controlled NPX fork manufactured by Ohlins. By adding a pressurized damping system to the NIX fork used by the previous CBR1000RR SP, cavitation inside the damper is minimized to stabilize damping force more and improve bump absorption.
Twin-spar frame
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP uses a light-weight aluminium frame with 2mm thick wall sections. Vertical and torsional rigidity have increased by 18% and 9% respectively, and horizontal rigidity decreased by 11% for better feel and performance.Brembo brakes
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP’s front brake discs are a huge 330mm in diameter to improve braking force. The bike features Brembo Stylema front callipers while the rear calliper is the same as the Brembo used for RC213V-S. Even the brake master cylinders and front-brake lever are supplied by Brembo to offer the rider Brembo’s comprehensive braking performance.Titanium muffler
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP’s muffler was developed jointly with Akrapovic. It’s made out of titanium for light weight, and the design also contributes to the bike’s mass centralization. A special valve in the exhaust helps boost torque at lower revs and increase horsepower at higher rpm.Compact overall chassis
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP’s wheelbase is just 57.3 inches for super-responsive handling, while the swing arm measures 24.5 inches in length. The crankshaft centreline is 33mm farther from the front axle and 16mm higher for better front/rear balance with a rider onboard. Rake angle is 24 degrees, with 101.2mm of trail.Shorter engine
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP’s engine is shorter front to back than the previous design, making the bike more compact and allowing our designers more latitude in engine placement in the chassis.Performance
RC213V-Spec bore and stroke
The SP Fireblade’s bore and stroke (81mm x 48.5mm) are the same as Honda’s MotoGP Championship RC213V racebike, drawing on our experience with cylinder filling and combustion gathered on the track.Semi-cam gear train
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP cam drive uses a shorter chain than previous designs. A gear on the crank drives an intermediary gear/sprocket, which in turn drives the cam chain, thus shortening the overall chain run.Image shown for illustration purposes only.
Forged aluminum pistons
You need a light piston to make high revs. To that end, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP features pistons forged out of A2618 aluminium, the same material used in the RC213V. Each piston is now lighter by approximately 5% compared to a CBR1000RR piston, even though the bore is bigger.Image shown for illustration purposes only.
Larger throttle body
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP’s throttle bore diameter has been enlarged from 48mm to 52mm. The oval cross-section inside the throttle body streamlines airflow all the way from the throttle butterfly to the twin intake valves in the head to reduce intake air pressure drop.Narrower intake-side valve angle
The intake valve angle is a super-narrow nine degrees (two degrees narrower than on the CBR1000RR). This change improves ventilation efficiency inside the intake port by approximately two percent, contributing to higher power output.Image shown for illustration purposes only.
Direct starter layout
Normally a motorcycle engine is started up by rotating the crankshaft, however, for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, the starter acts on the clutch main shaft. In addition to shortening the crankshaft, double use of the primary driven gear to transmit rotation from the starter motor makes an even more compact layout possible.Image shown for illustration purposes only.
Built-in bottom bypass cooling
Honda’s unique built-in bottom bypass cooling system sends cooling water differently around the top and the bottom of the cylinder. The top needs more cooling, while the bottom needs less. The technology eliminates the existing hose outside the cylinder block. Cooling water coming out from the radiator flows into areas needing to be cooled more. As a result, the difference in temperature at different locations on cylinder bores becomes smaller, so that bores are less distorted, reducing friction.Image shown for illustration purposes only.
Finger-follower rocker arms
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP uses finger-follower rocker arms. The design reduces the inertia weight of the valve system by approximately 75% compared to a shim-and-bucket system and contributes to the Fireblade SP’s higher redline. DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating reduces friction resistance on surfaces sliding against the cam and tappet shim.Image shown for illustration purposes only.
Technology
Throttle-by-wire system
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP’s throttle-by-wire system smooths and improves throttle response, especially at the critical initial throttle opening. Plus, adopting TBW makes it possible to integrate the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP’s riding mode system.Quick shifter
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP’s quick shifter is a standard feature. It’s the perfect choice for the trackday rider, and makes shifting faster than ever.Full-colour TFT meter
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is equipped with a larger instrument screen and higher resolution than previous CBR models. You can choose from a menu of screen setting options that display the information you want in a format you prefer, with items like engine temperature, riding modes, speedometer and tachometer, shifter setting, ABS level, gear position, remaining fuel, and much more.Titanium connecting rods
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP uses titanium con rods, and the rod bolts thread directly into the rod body so there’s no separate fastening nut. The design reduces weight by approximately 50% compared to a steel rod, and is the same design as the RC213V-S rod.Honda Selectable Torque Control
With Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), we’ve got your back, but you’re in control. Here’s how it works: The system automatically adjusts engine power to optimize torque at the rear wheel, reducing rear-wheel slip. You get your choice of five power curves, ten torque-control levels, three engine-braking levels, and now three selectable levels of wheelie control so it’s easier than ever to dial your bike in at the track.Smart key
Eliminating the traditional keyed ignition not only adds convenience, but also lets us streamline the intake ducting for better airflow. Plus, the top triple clamp has that true racebike look.Fireblade CBR1000RR-R SP Specs
Chassis
Brakes
Brakes (F)
2× 330mm discs, ABS
Brakes (R)
1× 220mm disc, ABS
Suspension
Front Adjustability
preload (manual) compression and rebound (electronic)
Front Suspension Type
43mm inverted telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel (mm)
125
Rear Adjustability
preload (manual) compression and rebound (electronic)
Rear Suspension Type
single shock
Rear Wheel Travel (mm)
143
Capacities
Fuel Capacity (L)
16.1
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)
1,455
Ground Clearance (mm)
115
Overall Height (mm)
1,140
Overall Length (mm)
2,100
Overall Width (mm)
745
Seat Height (mm)
830
Weights
Kerb Weight (kg)
201
Engine
Bore & Stroke (mm)
81 × 48.5
Compression Ratio
13.0 × 1
Cylinders
Inline 4
Displacement (cc)
1,000
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Starter
Electric
Valves
16
Transmission
Transmission
6-speed
Drive
Chain
Tyres
Tyres (F)
120/70-17
Tyres (R)
200/55-17
Warranty
24 months