Sharper looks, stronger performance and astoundingly responsive control. From its compact new proportions to its breathtaking response to every rider input, everything about the new 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade stakes out a new standard in motorcycle performance and design aesthetics that will stand as a milestone in the history of litre-class Super Sports development.
New CBR1000RR Fireblade’s long and detailed list of new performance features includes the following highlights for the next generation of Total Control and racetrack domination.
Styling Features
1.New lighter, more compact aerodynamic bodywork design.
2.New, more aggressive-looking line beam headlights and cowl design.
3.More compact front cowl positioned closer to the steering head.
4.New rear-view mirrors with integrated indicator lights.
5.Smaller, lighter and more compact seat and tail cowl.
1.New lighter and more compact engine.
2.New separate cylinder block with lighter new sleeveless cylinders.
3.Lighter, larger bore forged pistons.
4.Newly developed assisted slipper clutch.
5.New mass-centralised under-slung exhaust system.
6.New lighter and slimmer 4-piece cast aluminium frame.
7.New, lighter-weight gull-wing-shape hybrid aluminium swing arm.
8.New monoblock radial-mount front disc brake callipers and 6-point mount floating rotors.
9.New, smaller and lighter second-generation HESD steering damper.
10.New lighter, more compact 7AH battery.
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