"It's not the same bike with different colours, it's not a facelift. The new Fireblade is a completely different beast," says Cristian Predoi in DriveMag Riders. The CBR1000RR-R boasts an all-new, ultra short-stroke inline four-cylinder engine, which means the machine packs quite a punch, with a lot more speed and a lot more torque than its predecessor.
The new frame is designed to maximise feel for the rider. It is also far more aerodynamic, says Ben Purvis in Bennetts. "A trio of winglets hides behind the outer fairing panel on each side The tank is shaped to let riders tuck in better, and the bellypan is more enclosed than any rival and runs right back to the rear wheel, where it's shaped to deflect air and water away." Honda has clearly not come to play with this version of the Fireblade. "When a Honda is named, every R' in its title means more performance." The new model boasts an "R" more than its older sibling. Is it worthy? "Without a doubt."
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