Honda Fireblade SP | Launch | Motorcyclenews.com

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10 жыл бұрын

The Fireblade has minor upgrades for 2014, including engine tweaks and a new riding position. But the Japanese firm has also released an SP version for the first time. With its blueprinted engine, Brembo monobloc brakes and Øhlins suspension, is the £14,999 Fireblade SP good enough to put it ahead in the superbike race?
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@OrcaGT 10 жыл бұрын

No muffled or distorted audio? This is not the MCN I know... blasphemy! :P

@lukeallington5393 7 жыл бұрын

Neevsey still has his witty quips and mesmerising charisma which always keeps the people wanting more though.

@filipbunalti 10 жыл бұрын

What the hell happened to the classic MCN audio quality? :O

@wsbygt 10 жыл бұрын

This bike looks like serious competition. The frame looks amazing.

@josepca89 10 жыл бұрын

finally nice sound, cheers, and the bike looks dope

@FeverishFerret 10 жыл бұрын

At last an MCN video we can hear.

@ADG2988 10 жыл бұрын

Yes! The audio is amazing.

@thesighbored 10 жыл бұрын

You got your Ohlins, your Brembos but hey let's throw in rubber brake lines, those work well with Brembos. Geez.

@vlkihepan 10 жыл бұрын

U kill urself riding on street with cold tyres otherwise. Its for safety, u brake more smoother. And its not expencive to change them. I think quickshifter is much more needed part.

@wiskunst 10 жыл бұрын

vlkihepan that's just bullsh*t...they should of put breided ones on it! it's an SP so you shouldn't be buying it if you can't use the better brakes (on road or on track)...

@dmartin23 10 жыл бұрын

wiskunst what are you on about - you cant put breided lines on an abs bike ffs, you would get different pressures at the abs servos and it would be awful

@galaxything 10 жыл бұрын

Also it has a pissy little master cylinder, it should have a fucking great brembo one

@dmartin23 10 жыл бұрын

galaxything agreed

@sillieww 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Honda, what happened to you? Honda was once an exciting name on the streets and today nobody speaks about it at gatherings where I show up with one of my beloved motorcycles, RC51(2000), CBR100RR(2015), F4I(2002) and 954(2002).

@TheVilouboy 10 жыл бұрын

Does it come with the Pirellis? Or did MCN just use for track?

@joaosoares3719 10 жыл бұрын

Where's the traction control? Where's the quick shifter? We're in late 2013, right?

@IchibanMoto 10 жыл бұрын

hey.. it's out of my price bracket.... so it's ok to put in on my test ride wish list !

@tonyrawhouser1373 10 жыл бұрын

Bazzaz makes a fuel management system TC and a quick shift all in one. Add that upgrade the lines and you have one hell of a rocket

@Beaver314 10 жыл бұрын

"brand new" is a concept unknown to Honda. I mean really, we've been waiting for a competitive fireblade for years. Even Fabrizio said it in an interview after his tryout in the last rounds at Pata Honda: "the only good thing about that honda, is Jonathan Rea."

@thefabulousplatypus8956 10 жыл бұрын

I so much wanted an all new model so I could buy it in the repsol orange... 15k for the old bike with a few bolt on performance parts? Will be getting an rsv4 instead now.

@ducatimale 10 жыл бұрын

Top class vid, Neevesy! Just a shame Honda builds booring bikes.

@sinki19841984 10 жыл бұрын

Take the frame, suspension, brakes and build it around an updated VTR-like twin. Throw all the electronic goodies on top of that and you got a selling formula.

@GVZKeys 10 жыл бұрын

2:53 - mini tank slapper. Rear wheel slid out and caught traction again. Luckily wasn't more vicious, would have caused a high side.

@NoobInaCan 10 жыл бұрын

for a fraction of the cost, I can put a TTX and 30mil, full exhaust, SS lines, rearsets, race pads! Fireblade is now over a decade old and run down. how about a V4 fireblade and something refreshing Honda ?

@Marshall498 10 жыл бұрын

What I don't get is, you get Brembo brakes, and bigger suspension....but still rubber brake lines. What the hell is that about. How's about you throw on a set of Steel brake lines right out of the box.

@michaelmarshall1713 5 жыл бұрын

Okay I get that some don't think this is good for the money . But you can live it both in town and on a track unlike the many sports bikes that are around today. I own an MV Agusta and it likes one thing only ? Being throttled ( and it takes setting up for corners) but in town ? Not a happy bike. Honda make the all round bike and easy to maintain ! Try getting a part for an MV ? Always has to be back ordered from Italy as they do not have a decent parts back up !

@msmit1993 10 жыл бұрын

But still it's a lot of money for a bike with no trc, quick shifter, dynamic damping or power modes.

@HypermaxZ 10 жыл бұрын

But the engine has improved and with how nicely balanced the bike is anyway, to some, it's worth it alone. Also a lot of people still don't care enough for the road nanny gadgets. Though would be nice to have a QS added in the mix.

@d1sturb3d119 8 жыл бұрын

+msmit1993 That will change with more power. At this power level the bike is the definition of refinement. There really is no need whether it's dry or wet.

@willbest1547 10 жыл бұрын

well, the classic color scheme is a win...but, I thought they might just do something new...or old

@sk2283 10 жыл бұрын

I agree with most of you, no TC, ABS is an EXTRA ! its just another blade with ohlins & brembo, I have an RSV4 Factory which is way ahead, as is the ZX10r etc. etc. catch up honda ! it does look gorgeous tho!

@TheStriker0525 10 жыл бұрын

I can hear what he's saying?!?!?!

@pansho550F 10 жыл бұрын

No Tcs, no quickshifter or power modes? £15.000? C'mon honda...

@lucsa8242 10 жыл бұрын

wow 700 subs...

@Beaver314 10 жыл бұрын

more flex in the frame, drilled subframe, blueprinted engine... they're really trying to squeeze out every last bit of performance from this aging model. Come on Honda, just get your head together and use some of that MGP know how and apply it to a NEW fireblade!

@exnihilo415 10 жыл бұрын

No slipper clutch? How can the $4800 Ninja 300 get one but not this blinged out blade?

@d1sturb3d119 9 жыл бұрын

Tom Hill If you don't understand motivation and strategy don't chalk everything upto profit. Honda has always been about building vehicles that require the least to get the most. Even the NSX was built the same way. They give riders the essentials to go fast and nothing more. For an average rider they will NEVER be able to extract the full performance of a motorcycle. They do not subscribe to the system of allowing mediocre riders to get faster. TC and wheelie control just takes away from the experience. I'd like the option of having a bike devoid of tech so it allows me to make the choice. exnihilo415 Slipper clutches kill your ability to control the bike in the manner you desire. Personally I want the rear to brake loose if I go down the gears fast and slipper clutches kill feel. But that's just me.

@1kylealexander 10 жыл бұрын

that bike is fucking gorgeous

@kpt2107 10 жыл бұрын

Seems honda may have held back after all they wouldnt want their CBR to make the road going RCV look only a little bit more special!

@ZoneTelevision 10 жыл бұрын

CycleCruza .. I rest my case.

@pomais4200 10 жыл бұрын

Dear Honda, Please put a gear-driven V-4 in this otherwise same exact bike, name it the 2015 VFR1000RR and I'll be the first in line to buy one! Sincerely, Former 1987 VFR700F owner

@MrKdr500 9 жыл бұрын

Are you sure it was a 700? pretty rare :p they where 750's then later 800's

@clfuqua7864 10 жыл бұрын

Ya but can it beat Hildo's bike?

@rjeez95 10 жыл бұрын

£2,000 more then an s1000rr and given an extra name so, it better be faster but with 2hp I'm having doubts. Not sure what Honda can't break the 190hp barrier if they're motogp bikes are supposedly so great. Seems to be miscommunication between motogp tech and road.

@jmpicturefly 10 жыл бұрын

honda still manage to make it look boring. 1290 SD review please

@hondasrdbest9614 10 жыл бұрын

wow "2 HP"! BMW and Kaw are laughing

@hondasrdbest9614 9 жыл бұрын

Picked up an SP anyway. Thumbs up to Honda. This bike is amazing compared to the '09 repsol 1000 I had. The off/on throttle feels like it already has a fuel controller added to it. The suspension keeps bike from dipping and diving violently like my repsol did when applying hard brakes or applying alot of throttle. Bike won't win any speed match with kaw or bimmer but I promise it will blow them away in every other statistical category. Advantage- Honda!

@nolla7 10 жыл бұрын

I BUY THAT FOR A DOLLAR

@DiabloRed675 10 жыл бұрын

only honda fan boys will buy this.. even then, I think they might be smart enough to go elsewhere with all these new bikes coming out. Honda is SERIOUSLY lacking

@soobeng 10 жыл бұрын

the look sucks. it looks like it is from the early 90s. I'd go for the GSX-R

@Eidrian111 9 жыл бұрын

yeah... how can I say this... the looks and colors are on purpose to resemble de old fire blades

@soobeng 9 жыл бұрын

That's true. colour scheme is fine actually. but if they want a good sales figure, they had better go with the flow.

@darkchild4neverever 9 жыл бұрын

Phantom You want more modern looks so you quote...... THE GSXR??? O.o

@Thanatos789 10 жыл бұрын

2000 tech. bike with 2014 price tag. Yeahhhhh... Nope!

@Lordaniel899 10 жыл бұрын

Well done Michael and crew, it must be a struggle to dress up yet another rehash of old wares as being something new and interesting. What's the matter with Honda - they seem to have lost any appetite for innovation?

@michaeloogink 10 жыл бұрын

When is Honda coming with a brand new motorcycle.. this model is still based on the 2004 fireblade and isnt much quicker and better at all. I wouldnt recommend buying any cbr's after 2004/2005.

@undeaddread 10 жыл бұрын

this must be a personal opinion considering the 06/07 blade is identical apart from having a little more power than the 04/05,

@marshallrhayes 10 жыл бұрын

actually the 06 07 were better and faster but i agree lately they are not any better

@TheMadHatter1330 10 жыл бұрын

Not worth £15.000

@dirtyvfr 10 жыл бұрын

fly by wire front brake, GTF, no way ever. i'm not kidding, it might be safe for planes, throttles, nuclear power stations and atomic weapons, but not on my bike. No front brake when you want it = death.