Honda Launches CBR1000RR Fireblade and CB1000R
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Honda has launched two super bikes just like Suzuki and Yamaha. Here is the details for both the bikes…
Honda CBR1000RR: CBR1000RR popularly known as Fire blade will spearhead Honda in the premium bike segment which is currently dominated by Yamaha R1. Developed by the same team that was behind the Honda RC211V race bike for the MotoGP series. The CBR1000RR is powered by a 999 cc inline-four engine with a red line of 13,000 rpm. The engine features titanium valves and pumps out 178 hp of peak power. Honda’s latest CBR1000RR sports first-ever ABS system on a production super sport machine..
Honda CB1000R: This naked bike from Honda which will be pitted against Yamaha’s MT-01 that sees a 1000cc Fireblade engine re-tuned for mid-range performance and dropped into a naked frame. Specs include fully-adjustable forks and radial front brakes taken from the Fireblade, all-new single backbone frame, single sided swingarm, a superb looking 4-swept-spoke ninja-star rear wheel, an all-digital dash and and H.I.S.S. security system.
Honda will sell the CBR 1000RR and CB1000R through exclusive stores in four metros – Mumbai,Delhi,Chennai and Calcutta in the first phase. Later it will be expanded to other main cities as well depending on the demand.
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9 comments
Car Blog on March 1, 2009 at 5:53 am
Honda is doing very well and with the launch of these superbikes, its only becoming better. Good going Honda.
Da Knight on March 1, 2009 at 6:10 am
Pricing ????
ani on March 2, 2009 at 6:04 am
CBR1000RR fireblade is 12.5 lakhs while the CB1000R is 9.5 lakhs (EX showroom delhi).. Massive price no
Raushan on March 3, 2009 at 3:37 am
what is cost of this bike
George on March 3, 2009 at 5:23 am
Honda will definitely give hard times to many present players in Indian market.
MUHAMMAD ALI on March 6, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Honda is launching CBR150 (149 CC Sports bike) this year in india. i saw the pics its really cooool & this bike may kill sales of R15 / FZ16 / Karizma & its own unicorn. Can any one tell me when exactly its launching & price.
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ROHIT on March 13, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Y AREN’T THEY LAUNCHING THE CBR150………….IT WAS SUPPOSED TO LAUNCH THIS YEAR…………
shankar on September 19, 2009 at 10:26 am
Hi,
I really dont understand why Honda & Herohonda are nor interested to add LCD ODOMETER to their respective bikes.
tharun rahul on November 26, 2009 at 1:02 am
pls temme the price