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Buyer Guide: Honda Fireblade Series
By Visordown on 13/10/2010 11:12:28
How to buy, run and enjoy arguably the most influential superbike of all time, Honda’s mighty Fireblade
FirebladeEngine 998cc, liquid cooled, injected, 16v, in-line four Power 170bhp @ 11,250rpmTorque 85ftlb @ 8,500rpm Dry weight 179kg Seat height 820mm Fuel capacity 18 litres (4 gal) Insurance group 17 Top speed 175mph2008 Honda CBR1000RR FirebladeEngine 998
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First Ride: 2006 Honda Fireblade
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 22:47:05
It wasn't broken but Honda fixed it anyway. Niall plays 'spot the difference' with a freshly honed 2006 Fireblade
Yamaha launched its original R1 in 1997 we congratulated it on giving us the most exciting road bike ever. Over the next four years it gradually sedated this fine tool before finally re-fitting excitement and character for '04. Since '02 Suzuki has been
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Video: 2012 Honda Fireblade onboard lap
By Visordown News on 01/12/2011 14:40:01
2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 'round Portimao
MF laps the tarmac rollercoaster that is Portimao on the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade. Read his first ride review, an interview with the project leader and find out the UK pricing for the new model.
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Buyer's Guide: Honda CBR900RR Fireblade
By Visordown on 31/01/2012 15:19:42
The ultimate buyer’s guide for Honda's 929cc and 954cc RRY, RR1, RR2 and RR3 Fireblades. The ultimate Honda CBR900RR Fireblade review.
.Compared to its peers, the Honda has a lack of bottom end compared to the R1 and GSX-R1000 of the day, but the ’Blade kicks in at around 6000rpm, beating even the 9R for torque before hitting around 140bhp at the back wheel at 11,00rpm (954cc we’re talking about
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Porsche 997 Turbo vs. Honda Fireblade
By Visordown on 15/10/2010 12:27:37
You don't often get to see this - a fast car and a sports bike hammering it out on track together. Rockingham's bumpy, twisty National circuit, as it goes. Honda Fireblade or Porsche 911 Turbo: who's the daddy?
been. Except totalling the Fireblade on the first lap wasn't in the script. Dickson, you muppet. Cue desperate phone call: "Hello? Bertie Simmonds? Can we borrow your Blade..?" Cheers mate.Who was fastest? Er, the car actually. Sutcliffe's best lap
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Niall's Spin: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade review
By Niall Mackenzie on 17/09/2010 15:42:02
I believe you get back exactly what you put in with the latest Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade
with the revised 2006 Blade. Predictable maybe, but definitely not boring. And let's face it, how could a 176kg superbike putting out a claimed 169bhp ever become boring?Out of all the 1000s to date I've found the new Fireblade fits my 11-stone, 5ft 8in frame best
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Living with a 2004 Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR
By Jon Urry on 15/08/2004 09:21:25
Urry spends some quality time with a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade
. The Honda managed to average 110 miles between fuel stops, despite doing around 120mph all the way home.Back home and after a first service of an oil and filter change, it was off to Oulton Park and the road around for a feature on FireBlades
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Niall's Spin - Honda CBR900RR Fireblade (1992-93)
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 15:35:43
The creator of modern sportsbikes is now a reserved classic in the world of it's offspring, Niall Mackenzie takes a look at the orginal Honda Fireblade
Click to read: Honda CBR900RR Fireblade owners reviews, Honda CBR900RR Fireblade specs and to see the Honda CBR900RR Fireblade image gallery.We could bat on here about how the Blade changed the face of modern sportsbiking, how it gave us 1000cc
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Living with a 2001 Honda CBR929RR Fireblade
By Bertie Simmonds on 26/04/2002 10:59:44
Former TWO magazine editor, Bertie Simmonds, talks about his experience of owning a Honda CBR929RR Fireblade
of Man for this month's big road test.The first 2,000 miles has certainly shown the Blade's practical side. Underseat storage hides my huge Oxford locks and the seating position and Honda-supplied bubble screen keeps me comfy - shame there's no integral
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Niall's Spin: 2000 Honda Fireblade CBR900RR
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/10/2010 15:59:52
With an exciting family pedigree the 2000 Honda Fireblade had the unfortunate moniker of the 'sensible 'Blade'. Niall Mackenzie gives his feedback of the CBR900RR-Y
Walk away: if it's got a dodgy old alarm fitted - there's plenty without2000 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade SpecificationsEngine 929cc, liquid-cooled, in-line fourPower 150bhp @ 11,000rpmTorque 76 ft/lbs @ 9,000rpmDry weight 170kgSeat height 815mmFuel capacity 18
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