2010 Honda Fireblade

Honda’s CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR C-ABS lead a blizzard of tweaked and colour-changed Hondas for 2010.

The new Fireblades get:
- Sharper rear styling with revised shape and new tail-light with clear lens
- Sharper end can appearance with aluminium cover
- New graphics and colours
- Increased crankshaft inertia mass
- Stronger crank

The new colours are:
- Graphite Black (White/Black stripes)
- Digital Silver Metallic/ Pearl Fire Orange
- Tweaked HRC tricolour
- Graphite Black (Black special)

Honda on the engine changes: “In order to maximise enjoyment of sports riding, innovations have been made to absorb fluctuations in engine torque and improve throttle control. The ACG flywheels have been made bigger and crankshaft rigidity has been enhanced to fit the flywheel size, increasing crankshaft inertia mass by 6.87%. This enables generation of optimal crankshaft inertia mass during racing, improving throttle control and racing potential. This has been achieved without any increase in weight through the use of lightweight components including an aluminium cylinder head sealing bolt, thin-walled flange section for the exhaust pipe and a smaller fan motor.”

Honda on its styling changes: “The 2010 Fireblade styling adds further highlights to the motorcycle’s pared-down and purposeful design. The overall form dispenses with anything that doesn’t support the twin goals of minimal weight and optimal mass centralisation. The rear fender has been sharpened and a clear-lens tail-light added. For 2010 the indicators and licence plate holder have been integrated into a compact and convenient assembly which can now be easily detached from the rear fender unit for closed track riding. The low-slung exhaust features a new, redesigned muffler with a top-quality aluminium finish.
Designed for excellent handling, the front cowl is short and compact, incorporating acutely styled dual ram-air intakes and striking line-beam headlights. Its styling emphasises the bike’s dynamic performance while maximising its aerodynamic efficiency. For 2010 its aggressive, race-ready appearance has been updated with new graphics and stripes on the middle front cowl on all versions but Graphite Black (Black special).”

No price change information has been released.

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Varients:

• 1.8 petrol LT
• 2.0 diesel LTZ

Specifications:

engines:

petrol 1.8:

• displacement: 1796 cc
• cylinders: 4 in line transverse
• bore x stroke: 80.5 x 88.2 mm
• valves: 16, 4 per cylinder
• valve gear: DOHC
• max power: 140 ps@ 6000 rpm
• max torque: 176 NM@ 3800 rpm
• cylinder block: alloy
• cylinder head: alloy
• compression ratio: 10.5: 1

diesel 2.0 VCDi:

• displacement: 1991 cc
• cylinders: 4 in line transverse
• bore x stroke: 83 x 92 mm
• valves: 16, 4 per cylinder
• valve gear: SOHC
• max power: 150 ps@ 4000 rpm
• max torque: 330 NM@ 2600 rpm
• cylinder block: alloy
• cylinder head: cast iron
• compression ratio: 17.5: 1
• high pressure common rail direct injection with variable geometry turbo charger

gearbox: manual 5 speed all synchromesh forward + 1 reverse

suspension:

• front: independent, McPherson struts, coil spring with tubular type stabilizer bar
• rear: non independent compound crank type coil spring

steering: Hydraulic power assisted rack and pinion

brakes:

• front: ventilated discs
• rear: solid discs
• ABS standard on all models

wheels: 6.5 J X 16 alloys

tyres: 205 /60 R16 tubeless

weights:

• kerb weight diesel: 1520 kg
• kerb weight petrol: 1360 kg

capacities:

• boot capacity: 450 litres
• fuel tank: 60 litres
• turning radius: 5.45 m

dimensions:

• length: 4597 mm
• width: 1788 mm
• height: 1477 mm
• wheelbase: 2685 mm
• front track: 1544 mm
• rear track: 1558 mm
• ground clearance: 165 mm

key features:

exterior:

• bold new 2 part chevy grill
• chrome grill surrounds
• golden bowtie logo
• honeycomb grill inserts
• chrome door handles exterior
• body coloured bumpers and OSRVM
• front and rear fog lamps
• 16 inch alloy wheels with 7 spoke design
• electric sunroof tilt and slide

safety:

• dual side impact beams on all doors
• dual air bags
• ABS with EBD and brake assist
• keyless entry with burglar alarm and engine immobilzer
• rigid monocque shell designed to pass current EU crash tests, NHTSA and IIHS crash and roof rollover tests in USA
• clutch lock system-engine won't start until clutch is pressed
• PEPS (passive entry, passive start) keyless GO which unlocks all doors before entry due to sensor on door handles
• cruise control

interior comfort and convenience:

• dual cockpit themed design with waterfall central console
• interior colour: grey and pearl white*
• leather upholstery seats, door trims and leather inserts on dashboard panels
• power adjustable and retractable OSRVM
• driver and co driver sun visors with vanity mirrors and illumination
• all 4 power windows with driver's side auto up and auto down
• central locking with PEPS
• push button engine start/ engine stop operation
• manual adjust driver's seat for sliding, reclining, height and lumbar support
• manual adjust co driver's seat for sliding, reclining and lumbar support
• audio with 6 MP3 in dash Cd changer, MP3 and WMA compatible, aux in port, jog dial for track selection, with toggle type controls on steering wheel
• driver and co-driver seat back pockets
• cup holders
• trip computer showing instant and average fuel consumption, average speed, distance to empty and other car functions
• engine high temperature/ malfunction indicator
• seat belt/ door ajar warning sign
• ABS malfunction warning
• small screen above the central console showing trip computer and audio displays
• time and date display
• blue lit circular themed dials
• automatic climate control with rear AC ducts under the front seats

Colours*:

• kandinsky red
• black
• galaxy white
• pewter grey
• moroccan blue
• misty lake
• poly silver

*will be confirmed at the time of launch

warrenty: 3 years/ 1,00,000 kms

expected launch date: 3rd/ 4th week of september 2009 or early october

price band expected:Rs. 13 lakh to Rs. 16 lakh

(Specifications and features may alter and are subject to change by GM India. The information provided till that time is accurate here.)