At the heart of the 2017 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade sport motorcycle, Honda features a 999 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 189.1 HP (138 kW) at 13,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 114 Nm (84.1 lb-ft) at 11,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 189.3 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (11,000 rpm) and peak power (13,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the CBR1000RR Fireblade measures 196 kg (432 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.96 HP/kg (1.04 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 832 mm (32.8 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,405 mm (55.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.74 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 279 km (173 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2009 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
189.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.96 HP/kg (1.04 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
11,000–13,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~279 km (173 mi)
Engine
Displacement999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power189.1 HP (138.0 kW)) @ 13000 RPM
Torque114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 11000 RPM
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate with diaphragm spring with assist slipper
Driveline#530 O-ring-sealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.74 litres/100 km (17.4 km/l or 40.98 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases133.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond; aluminium composite twin spar
Rake23.0°
Trail96 mm (3.8 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted Big Piston fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionUnit Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper featuring 10-step preload and stepless compression and rebound damping adjustment
Rear Travel138 mm (5.4 inches)
Wheelbase1405 mm (55.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheels12-spoke cast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.196.0 kg (432.1 pounds)
Seat Height832 mm (32.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1125 mm (44.3 inches)
Overall Length2065 mm (81.3 inches)
Overall Width720 mm (28.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsRed, black
InstrumentsFull-screen LCD instrumentation includes a lap timer, trip and fuel-consumption computer, five-level customizable shift indicator, gear-position indicator, and peak-rpm memory function.
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