The Honda CBR1000 RR - R Fireblade SP is relied for decades in racing history and development. Its wonderful balance of power, chassis, and technology make it a superb corner-carving superbike.
The CBR1000 Triple R is a new 2021 model for the US although it is pegged as a 2020 model in Europe. This limited-production CBR1000 triple R Fireblade SP retails for $28,500.
tested Honda’s superbike in-house dyno, the US-spec Fireblade measured 165.4 hp at 12,000 rpm and 74.6 pound-feet of torque at 10,580 rpm at the rear wheel. The 999cc inline-four engine has been modified to be supremely compact and lightweight thanks to its engineers trickling down tech from Honda’s MotoGP efforts with the RCV. This engine is fully analyzed by Cycle World’s Kevin Cameron in “2021 CBR1000 Triple R Is Honda’s Response To The Ducati V4 R.”
giving impressive power delivery is a highlight of the RR-R SP, while a rush of top-end power will surge toward its 14,500 rpm redline. In fact, it is noted that the rideability of the engine’s power delivery resulted in serious confidence. “As a testament to the 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four’s tractability and rider friendliness, I shut the HSTC and Wheelie Control settings off entirely for my final five laps of the day and found the same level of confidence under acceleration as I did with rider aids engaged.