The big news for the 2009 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade isn’t its new, oval-shaped indicators, but its revolutionary electronically-controlled Combined ABS system. This makes the Honda Fireblade the world’s first ever ABS-equipped superbike. This system takes none of the enjoyment out of riding this incredible superbike and it feels just the same to ride as a normal Blade, even on the track. The system stays in the background until the moment you get into a difficult braking situation, then the ‘brake-by-wire’ kicks in. This is a landmark motorcycle and surely the shape of things to come. Why would you ever want a bike without it?
Specifications
| Top speed | 180mph |
| 1/4-mile acceleration | 10.32 secs |
| Power | 178bhp |
| Torque | 78ftlb |
| Weight | 199kg |
| Seat height | 820mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 litres |
| Average fuel consumption | 32mpg |
| Tank range | 125 miles |
| Insurance group | 17 |
| Engine size | 999cc |
| Engine specification | 16-valve, in-line-four |
| Frame | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front suspension adjustment | Fully-adjustable |
| Rear suspension adjustment | Fully-adjustable |
| Front brakes | 2 x 320mm discs |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc |
| Front tyre size | 120/70 17 in |
| Rear tyre size | 190/50 17 in |
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