2008 Honda Fireblade gets a full makeover
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Honda's 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade
Image Gallery ( 55 images )- Smaller, lighter and more compact seat and tail cowl take design cues from the RC212V MotoGP racer, made possible by new underslung mass-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.
Engine:
- New 2.5kg lighter, more compact engine features 1mm bigger bore and 1.4mm shorter stroke for stronger power delivery.
- Redline extended from 12,250rpm to 13,000rpm.
- 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.
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