| | | | Detailed first look : 2008 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade |  Written: 01/10/2007 : 10:51. Read 30977 times (49/day). | Flagship of Honda's supersport range, the new CBR 1000RR Fireblade was deeply renewed for the year 2008. More sharper, more powerfull and even more radical, the new CBR has also a whole new design.
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The CBR is kind of mythical in the Supersport world. Radicalised years after years the 2008 version is now the meanest of all. With its technical features directly took from competition bikes, like the Honda Electronic Steering Damper handed down from Honda’s famed RC211V (MotoGP bike), or the centralisation of the fuel tank.
Of course featured with radial mounted front brake calipers, the new CBR 1000RR Fireblade 2008 is also smaller, sharper, lighter and more powerfull with its new engine. The 2008 CBR 1000RR is also featured with a new slipper clutch...
New Features
New Styling Features
- New lighter, more compact and curvaceous bodywork design places stronger emphasis on high-performance function over form (No comment).
- New rear-view mirrors with integrated indicator lights.
- New, more compact and aggressively stylish instrument panel design.
- New ram air ports integrated into front cowl replace central intake above radiator for more efficient induction of cooler air at front of machine.
- Smaller, lighter and more compact seat and tail cowl take design cues from the RC212V MotoGP racer, made possible by new underslungmass-centralised exhaust system.
- Manual, toolbox & small HACE U-lock fit in compact locking tail cowl storage space.
- Tail light/licence holder integrated into slim, one-piece resin moulding hanging under tail cowl.
New Performance Features
Engine
- New 2.5kg lighter, more compact engine features 1mm bigger bore and 1.4mm shorter stroke for stronger power delivery.
- Redline extended from 12,250min-1 to 13,000min-1.
- New separate cylinder block with lighter new sleeveless JCP (Jet-flow Circulation Plating) cylinders replaces current integrated cylinder/upper crankcase and ceramic composite sleeves.
- Lighter new titanium intake valves with dual concentric valve springs for precise actuation at high revs.
- Lighter, higher-strength forged pistons with 1mm larger bore and same weight for higher, faster revving capability.
- Newly developed Assist Slipper clutch achieves smoother, less abrupt engine-braking downshifts and quicker, more efficient re-acceleration.
- Cable-actuated clutch provides lighter, more comfortable action and more responsive feel.
- New taller and narrower radiator enhances engine cooling efficiency while reducing fairing width.
- Compact, new underslung exhaust system improves mass centralisation while optimising cornering clearance for sharper, more responsive handling.
- Electronically controlled intake and exhaust valves for reduced intake noise and enhanced performance.
- Lower exhaust noise and emissions achieved while still reducing weight.
Chassis
- Overall weight greatly reduced relative to both current model and competition, for the strongest power-to-weight ratio in the litre-displacement Super Sports class.
- New chassis design further improves mass centralisation.
- New 4-piece cast aluminium frame achieves lighter weight while being fully 30mm narrower.
- New frame construction reduces width while significantly increasing rigidity (lateral +13%; torsional +40%; vertical +30%).
- New shorter and more compact cast aluminium seat rail.
- New, lighter-weight hybrid extruded/pressed aluminium swingarm features new gull-wing design and 15mm longer effective length while maintaining essentially same wheelbase.
- Swingarm-integrated Unit-Pro-Link rear suspension system with fully adjustable HMAS damper essentially unchanged from current model.
- Front fork span reduced by 10mm (from 214mm to 204mm) for quicker response to turning inputs. 
- New hollow-section triple-spoke wheels feature thinner spoke castings for reduced weight (F: -240g; R: -370g).
- New, 101g lighter RK X-ring drive chain.
- New front disc brake callipers feature one-piece monoblock construction for lighter weight and increased rigidity. 
- New brake rotors feature 6-point floating mounts, compared to current 10-point configuration, for lighter weight. Variable rotor hole sizes improve braking feel while reducing weight.
- Front brake lever ratio modified slightly for enhanced braking response. New front brake hoses also of lighter construction.
- New, smaller and lighter second-generation steering damper adapted from CBR600RR. 
- New, more compact 7AH battery is over 1kg lighter than conventional 10AH batteries. Modified starter ratio and revised starter motor characteristics ensure torque and starting capacity maintained with less current draw.
- New aluminium sidestand.
Specifications 2008 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade
Engine
Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4
Displacement 999.8cm3
Bore x Stroke 76 x 55.1mm
Compression Ratio 12.3: 1
Max. Power Output 130.7kW/12,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque 113.8Nm/8,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Idling Speed 1,200min-1
Oil Capacity 3.7litres
Fuel System
Carburation PGM-DSFI electronic fuel injection
Throttle Bore 46mm
Aircleaner Dry, cylindrical-type paper filter x 2
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.7litres (including 4-litre LCD-indicated reserve)
Electrical System
Ignition System Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Ignition Timing 3.2° BTDC (idle) ~ 45° BTDC (7,500min-1)
Sparkplug Type IMR9C-9HES (NGK); VUH27EC (DENSO)
Starter Electric
Battery Capacity 12V/7AH
ACG Output 350W
Headlight 12V, 55W x 1 (low)/55W x 2 (high)
Drivetrain
Clutch Wet, multiplate with diaphragm spring
Clutch Operation Mechanical; cable-actuated
Transmission Type 6-speed
Primary Reduction 1.717 (79/46)
Gear Ratios 1 2.286 (32/14)
2 1.778 (32/18)
3 1.500 (33/22)
4 1.333 (32/24)
5 1.214 (34/28)
6 1.138 (33/29)
Final Reduction 2.625 (42/16)
Final Drive #530 O-ring sealed chain
Frame
Type Diamond; aluminium composite twin-spar
Chassis
Dimensions (LxWxH) 2,075 x 685 x 1,130mm
Wheelbase 1,405mm
Caster Angle 23° 18'
Trail 96.3mm
Turning Radius 3.2m
Seat Height 820mm
Ground Clearance 130mm
Kerb Weight 199kg (F: 105kg; R: 94kg)
Max. Carrying Capacity 180kg
Loaded Weight 379kg
Suspension
Type Front 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload, compression and rebound adjustment, 120mm axle travel
Rear Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper featuring 13-step preload and stepless compression and rebound damping adjustment, 135mm axle travel
Wheels
Type Front Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Rear Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Rim Size Front 17M/C x MT3.5
Rear 17M/C x MT6
Tyre Size Front 120/70-ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear 190/50-ZR17M/C (73W)
Tyre Pressure Front 250kPa
Rear 290kPa
Brakes
Type Front 320 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston callipers and sintered metal pads
Rear 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads
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