Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2027 Developed Around WorldSBK Needs with New Chassis, Aerodynamics and Revised Engine
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Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2027 developed around WorldSBK needs with new chassis, aerodynamics and revised engine
Honda has taken a different approach to developing the 2027 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. Rather than starting with a road-going motorcycle and adapting it for racing, the company defined the requirements of its WorldSBK competition machine first, working closely with Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) before moving on to the production model. The result is a thoroughly revised Fireblade featuring a new aluminium frame, a lighter swingarm, updated Showa su…
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On November 3rd, Honda unveiled the fully redesigned 2027 model of its large supersport model, the CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE, at EICMA 2026 (...).
2027 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
The new CBR1000RR-R Fireblade makes a huge step forward and has been designed from the outset, in conjunction with HRC’s expertise and insights, to be the base of a race bike. An all-new aluminium frame has a revised rigidity balance and steering geometry, and is paired with a lighter swingarm.
For the 2027 model year, Honda will be presenting the new CBR1000RR-R Fireblade at EICMA. It comes in three versions, the top model "HRC Works Edition" forms the basis for the WSBK machine.
Honda first designed the Fireblade for 2027 as a superbike for the race track and only then as a road bike. The result is a new frame, a fairing without wings and a HRC Works Edition with adjustable geometry. The post Honda Fireblade 2027: Why the SP no longer needs its winglets appeared first on Motorcycles.News - Motorrad Magazin.
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