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CBR1000RR-R Fireblade

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71 /100 Sporty
Power/Weight
1.06 hp/kg
Torque
113 Nm
Engine
999 ccm

2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade pairs a 999 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 214.6 HP (156.6 kW) at 14,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 113 Nm (83.3 lb-ft) at 12,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 214.8 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (12,500 rpm) and peak power (14,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade measures 202 kg (445 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.06 HP/kg (0.94 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 831 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,455 mm (57.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16.1-liter (4.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.99 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 269 km (167 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2020 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
214.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.06 HP/kg (0.94 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
12,500–14,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~269 km (167 mi)
Engine
Displacement 999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine Type In-line four, four-stroke
Power 214.6 HP (156.6 kW)) @ 14500 RPM
Torque 113.0 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.3 ft.lbs) @ 12500 RPM
Compression 13.0:1
Bore x Stroke 81.0 x 48.5 mm (3.2 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Electronic, digital transistor
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiplate hydraulic clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption 5.99 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.27 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 139.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type Aluminium twin tube
Rake 24.1°
Trail 101 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension SHOWA BPF 43mm telescopic fork
Front Travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear Suspension SHOWA BFR-C Pro-Link swingarm
Rear Travel 62 mm (2.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1455 mm (57.3 inches)
Ground Clearance 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre 200/55-ZR17
Front Brakes Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. ABS.
Front Brake Ø 330 mm (13.0 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. Dual-piston caliper. ABS.
Rear Brake Ø 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheels 12-spoke cast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 202.0 kg (445.3 pounds)
Seat Height 831 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1136 mm (44.7 inches)
Overall Length 2099 mm (82.6 inches)
Overall Width 762 mm (30.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity 16.10 litres (4.25 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Matt Pearl Morion Black, Grand Prix Red/Blue/White
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Seat Height
83.1 cm / 32.7 in
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Medium weight — some experience needed
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