Honda has unveiled the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR FireBlade in a private press conference on the first day of the 2007 Paris Motorcycle Show.
The 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade is a radically different looking motorcycle from previous incarnations, with a more compact, snub-nosed fairing, and an overall design which is more compact and aerodynamic.
The new fairing limits drag and inertia when changing direction, and is positioned closer to the steering head. There are two air intake ports, and the indicators are now mirror-mounted. The entire motorcycle is now smaller and slimmer, with a lightweight, compqct engine. In addition, the chassis is now almost 2.5kg lighter.
The 2008 Honda CBR1000RR’s 2.5kg lighter motor has a new separate cylinder block with lighter sleeveless cylinders, lighter, larger bore forged pistons, and a slipper clutch. The underslung titanium exhaust exits alongside the lighter-weight gull-wing hybrid aluminium swingarm. And there is a new, smaller and lighter; second-generation Honda steering damper.
Even the battery is lighter and more compact, easing the job of the new monoblock radial-mounted front disc brake calipers and six-point mount floating rotors. The suspension has had few changes, with the 43mm inverted front forks, and the rear Unit Pro-Link suspension pioneered in MotoGP. The wheels are 550g lighter in tandem, and Bridgestone BT015 or Dunlop Sportmax Qualifiers are recommended.
The result is a kerb weight of 199kg (105kg front, 94kg rear). Colours are Graphite Black (with red), Pearl Sunbeam White (with black), Winning Red (with black), or plqin Graphite Black.
In addition to the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Honda also launched the 2008 Honda CBF600 and CBF600S, plus the XL700V Transalp.
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November 13th, 2007 at 6:56 am
Fireblade 2008: I like it. I’ve so far heard many people complaining that they’re unhappy with the design. I think they’ll change their mind when the looks start growing on them. Few people can tell good design from pictures: let’s wait to see it on the road. I might not fully like - yet - the design of the exhaust pipe. But I’m happy they rid the bike of that under-tail pipe. I salute Honda for being so brave and changing a winning design again - every 4 years for that matter - MV Agusta, are you hearing that? It looks different for one, unlike most of the others. In a moment when the new Ducati 1098 looks so much like my CBR 2006 (missing you 999), here it comes a brand new Blade.
Blast it!
Mizio
November 24th, 2007 at 3:01 am
I’ve seen this bike in person and can say that photos don’t do it any justice. The difference in dimensions are immediately noticable(vs2007mod). The pipe even looks let’s say, not so weird. Can’t wait to see if the gixxer 1000 finally has a legitimate foe on the road.
January 4th, 2008 at 10:23 am
hi
wow not shor to say but i look and look
and yer it is shit hot!!! i like it
February 2nd, 2008 at 1:12 am
Sorry to be immature, but what’s it’s top speed?
February 4th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
ur right…people are too quick to judge. When people see it in person…I think they are going to change directions of their views..lol This machine is going to be a formidable opponent to be reckon with and I can’t wait to pick mine up in March 2008..lol The reason for the exhaust change was for centralization and imagine the nimbleness its gonna have !!
February 7th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
In person this bike is amazing… and the lightness fell the bike gives is unmatched
April 18th, 2008 at 7:30 am
i want honda cbr1000rr red and black