Honda CBR1000RR-R price slashed by Rs. 10 lakh

The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade competes with the Kawasaki ZX-10R, Ducati Panigale V4 and the Aprilia RSV4.

Honda has slashed the price of its flagship superbike, the CBR1000RR-R by Rs. 10 lakh. It is now priced at Rs. 23.56 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).

The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is based on an aluminium chassis and features aero winglets that were developed on Honda's MotoGP bike. The bike gets a new 5-inch digital instrument cluster, stepped seat and a single, side-mounted titanium exhaust.

Powering the CBR1000RR-R is a new 999cc, in-line 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 215 BHP @ 14,500 rpm and 113 Nm @ 12,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper clutch.

The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade competes with the Kawasaki ZX-10R, Ducati Panigale V4 and the Aprilia RSV4.