HONDA CBR1000RR FIREBLADE (2019 - on) Review
At a glance
| Owners' reliability rating: | |
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| Annual servicing cost: | £100 |
| Power: | 189 bhp |
| Seat height: | Medium (32.8 in / 832 mm) |
| Weight: | Medium (432 lbs / 196 kg) |
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Next up: Ride & brakesThe Fireblade, and its hotter SP brother, get a raft of electronics changes to improve its performance characteristics for 2019. With many complaining that the Blade’s overly keen interventions hinder fast riding, Honda have separated some control systems, and backed-off the nannying of others.
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Their Honda Selectable Torque Control can now take tyre profile into its calculations, meaning more precise intervention on corner exit. The wheelie control is now separated from HSTC so that riders can set high intervention with low HSTC, for example.
There are three levels, and its function has also been improved. Closed throttle actuation has been sharpened with a 45% faster reaction time between shutting the throttle and the rpm dropping, while the aggression has been increased when opening the throttle in Power Mode 1 for faster corner exits.
Finally, the ABS intervention has been reduced to improve braking force prior to the system kicking in. A few licks of paint aside, that’s your lot.
Ride quality & brakes
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Next up: ReliabilityReliability & build quality
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Next up: EquipmentEquipment
Specs |
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| Engine size | 999cc |
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| Engine type | liquid-cooled inline-four |
| Frame type | - |
| Fuel capacity | - |
| Seat height | 832mm |
| Bike weight | 196kg |
| Front suspension | - |
| Rear suspension | - |
| Front brake | - |
| Rear brake | - |
| Front tyre size | - |
| Rear tyre size | - |
Mpg, costs & insurance |
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| Average fuel consumption | - |
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| Annual road tax | £96 |
| Annual service cost | £100 |
| New price | - |
| Used price | £9,800 - £20,000 |
| Insurance group |
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| Warranty term | - |
Top speed & performance |
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| Max power | 189 bhp |
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| Max torque | 84 ft-lb |
| Top speed | - |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | - |
| Tank range | - |
Owners' reviews for the HONDA CBR1000RR FIREBLADE (2019 - on)
1 owner has reviewed their HONDA CBR1000RR FIREBLADE (2019 - on) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
Review your HONDA CBR1000RR FIREBLADE (2019 - on)
Summary of owners' reviews |
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| Annual servicing cost: | £100 |
Year: 2019
Annual servicing cost: £100
Great bike. Fun to ride, easy to drive and live with. Has done everything from a Sunday shop, commute to work and odd track day. Let done by some quality/reliability issues which is unfortunate having had several Honda motorcycles previously with no issues at all
I mainly use the bike for commuting and Sunday’s drives and it takes several hours before I get any major pains. Brakes are great and do what they’re meant to (slow you down)
It is flexible and makes a great noise. I did change the standard can for an aftermarket version and it just made it sound so much better
I bought this bike brand new and I’ve had a few quality/reliability issues, ranging from replacement petrol tank to nuts and bolts issues which is unexpected from a new bike. Garage was great though and everything was fixed with no issues.
For a superbike servicing costs are cheaper than some smaller bikes I have had previously
It should have came with quickshifter as standard
Buying experience: Garage I bought from we’re and have always been brilliant and will continue to use for the foreseeable
