Honda·Supersport·999cc

CBR1000RR-R Fireblade

↘ Evolution history · 2020 → present
7
Years of production
2
Generations
999
current cc
217
Horsepower
7
Vintages

The Fireblade at its peak. MotoGP-derived 999cc 217hp inline-4, active winglets, race electronics as standard — Honda's definitive supersport.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 2 · 2024 — present
SC82 — PHASE 2

Deep overhaul: 2-motor throttle-by-wire (Honda world first), lighter frame with redistributed stiffness, Öhlins S-EC3.0 on SP, Brembo Stylema R calipers, wheelbase shortened to 1,452 mm. The sharpest Fireblade ever built.

2026
AAesthetics
No mechanical changes — 2024 spec carried over, remains in catalogue
Minor
2025
AAesthetics
No mechanical changes — 2024 spec carried over with new colours
Minor
2024
MEngine
2-motor throttle-by-wire (Honda first) — higher compression ratio, lighter crankshaft and con-rods, shorter ratios across all gears
One TBW motor per cylinder pair (1-2 and 3-4) for finer throttle response — peak power arrives 500 rpm sooner than 2023
Major
CFrame
New lighter aluminium frame (−1 kg), lateral stiffness −17%, torsional stiffness −15% — wheelbase shortened to 1,452 mm
Major
CFrame
SP version: Öhlins S-EC3.0 NPX 43mm fork + TTX36 S-EC3.0 shock, Brembo Stylema R calipers — WSBK-grade braking
Major
EElectronics
New Race mode for cornering ABS (disables rear ABS and lean-sensing) — 9-level HSTC recalibrated
Major
AAesthetics
Redesigned aerodynamic winglets (−10% effort in corners), extended lower fairing, revised ergonomics (raised bars, lowered pegs)
Medium
Buyer radar
2024

Most complete Fireblade yet — cutting-edge tech, proven Honda reliability. High SP price (€26,000+) but justified.

TOP BUY
2025

2024 spec carried over — better to find a used 2024 with first depreciation than buying new.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2020 — 2023
SC82 — MOTOGP LAUNCH

Radical redesign around a brand-new short-stroke 999cc engine derived from the RC213V MotoGP machine. Active winglets standard, launch control, quickshifter and Öhlins semi-active suspension on the SP — the Fireblade enters the hypersport era.

2023
AAesthetics
No mechanical changes — 2022 spec carried over
Minor
2022
MEngine
Shorter gear ratios, reshaped intake ports and shorter intake trumpets for middle cylinders, lighter throttle return spring
Medium
EElectronics
Refined HSTC traction control and quickshifter calibration — smoother engagement feel
Medium
AAesthetics
Fireblade 30th Anniversary edition available — commemorative tricolour livery
Minor
2021
AAesthetics
No mechanical changes — 2020 colours carried over
Minor
2020
MEngine
New short-stroke 999cc inline-4 — 217hp / 113Nm at 14,500 rpm
Finger-follower valve actuation derived from RC213V MotoGP, forged titanium con-rods, bore×stroke 81×48.5mm — 13.0:1 compression
Major
CFrame
New aluminium twin-spar frame — 201 kg wet weight, 1,455 mm wheelbase, 330 mm front discs
Major
CFrame
Active aerodynamic winglets standard — benchmark downforce for a production motorcycle
Major
EElectronics
9-level HSTC traction control, wheelie control, launch control, adjustable engine brake, 3-mode cornering ABS, Bosch 6-axis IMU, 3-position HESD
Major
EElectronics
5-inch colour TFT display, smart keyless ignition
Major
CFrame
SP version: Öhlins Smart EC semi-active suspension (NPX 43mm fork + TTX36 shock), Brembo Stylema calipers, bi-directional quickshifter
Major
Buyer radar
2022

Most refined gen1 year after engine/electronics tweaks — check 2020-2022 recall history (Ti con-rods, oil hose).

GOOD PICK
2020

Cutting-edge tech but early recalls (Ti con-rods, oil hose) must be verified — for informed buyers only.

CAUTION