2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP Photo Gallery

Honda gave motorcycling enthusiasts a reason to smile with the unveiling of the 2017 CBR1000RR SP and the track-focussed version, the CBR1000RR SP2 at Intermot 2016 in Cologne, Germany. These new generation models will go on sale in early 2017 along with a base version which will debut at the EICMA Show, next month. Featuring a host of electronic aids and technological updates, the 2017 CBR1000RR is the most advanced Fireblade in the model’s 25 year history. Here is a detailed photo gallery of the Honda CBR1000RR SP and the SP2.

The new CBR1000RR SP is more of an evolution of the outgoing model’s design, with better aerodynamics giving it a sharper look.

Though the chassis might not look different, Honda has made several changes to cut down on weight while increasing the rigidity to improve riding dynamics.

The CBR1000RR SP is sleeker, more compact and more aerodynamic than the outgoing model while the first in class titanium fuel tank assists in weight loss.

At the heart is a 190 horsepower inline four engine, which is mated to a six-speed transmission with a quickshifter and auto-blip function. 

The additional 11 horsepower and 15 kilogram lesser weight give the CBR1000RR SP 14 per cent better power to weight ratio. 

The CBR1000RR SP gets Ohlins semi-active suspension system controlling the 43mm NIX 30 front forks and TTX36 rear monoshock shock.

While the previous Fireblade had Honda’s proprietary C-ABS, this bike gets a conventional ABS system with adjustable engine brake control.

The five-axis inertial measurement unit keeps a leash over the ABS, traction control, wheelie control and rear-wheel slip function.

The CBR1000RR SP2 is a homologation special limited to just 500 units, which gets lightweight Marchesini wheels and revised engine components.