New ‘blade for 2020?

Wow! And I'm have a hard enough time waiting until March for my Triumph.

 

Someone I know has had the rear carbon fibre wheel replaced, under warranty, due to cracks.

 

Purged from our USA friends 1000RR Forum:

Following from a Japanese blog site about the 2020 CBR1000RR.

From what Google translate says:

- Models announced at the EICMA 2019 show
- 2 models named 'RR-R' and 'RR-R-SP'. By the way, I don't get the third 'R', either.
- Release date in Japan is March 2020

- Fixed winglets
- Semi CAM Gear train
- Center RAM air intake
- Power output - 160kW (218PS) @ 14,500rpm
- Rear tire - 200/55-17
- New 3 mode quick shifter
- Smart key
- Titanium connecting rods
- Titanium muffler jointly developed by Akrapovic
- Engine mount unit Prolink
- Long swing arm
- Ohlins jointly developed electronically controlled suspension
- Electronically controlled steering damper (with mode)
- Aluminum seat frame
- Brembo calipers

Let's wait until the EICMA 2019 show release for actual details

Source with gratitude: https://www.1000rr.net/forums/modifications-upgrades-12/255999-2020-fireblade-7.html

 

Well that's sounds good, but it might mean they are just tweaks and add ons to the existing engine and frame
and we all know manufacturers BHP/PS figures can be a work of fiction

 

True, Gaff. And remember from other 'releases' and patent applications, we have seen reports of 'active aerodynamics' which, of course, are NOT 'fixed winglets'.

The 'Smart Key' will probably be imported direct from the C125:


As for the remainder, Ohlins, Brembos, and titanium muffler are nothing new.

Three days until EICMA. Bring it on to put an end to all this rumour mongering and speculation. R1M is starting to look better!

 

I hate all this smart key tech.
Makes it so much simpler now for the thieves to start using their electric wizardry

 

I think EICMA actually starts tomorrow for press and trade Nigel. Open to the public on Thursday. I think we will see any new Fireblade tomorrow or Wednesday.

 

https://twitter.com/MCNnews/status/1191410496085381121?s=09

Not sure whether this means it's happening now or not!?!

 

Yep, it's happening now. Not sure if there's a live feed or not though.

 

If you type #Eicma or #hondaeicma into google you should be able to see txt updates from Twitter. They've just announced an updated cb1000r

 

There she is...

 

Better pic

 

Anyone buying kidneys? Felt the sudden urge to sell 1 or 2...

 

I take it from your silence @nigelrb that you're busy ringing round trying to find a dealer still open to take your deposit?

 

Awesome looking bike.

 

Better pic...

 

A few more pics for you all,

And some info:

https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/super-sport/cbr1000rr-r-fireblade-sp/overview.html?

 

Now that is a good looking bike & great numbers to back it up!!

 

https://drivetribe.com/p/honda-join...l9bbTyi3NYwPTC4UGg?iid=G8bWDgZnTUiwiZsNSyEBjw