2020 Honda Fireblade SP Review | Is the 'blade even sharper?

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214.56bhp @ 14,500rpm! Yes, really. Honda has scrapped the guidelines since the Fireblade's birth in '92 and gone all out with the 2020 model aka CBR1000RR-R SP making a fire-breathing monster of a track machine. Join BikeSocial's Michael Mann at the press launch in Qatar to find out all the details and to hear how it performs on the circuit.
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[@andrewbinns3973]

You’ve come into your own on these videos for Bennett’s - really enjoy it!! Passion and factual. Your giving 44 teeth a good run for it’s money. Keep it up!!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Andrew Binns Cheers Andrew, so long as you’re all enjoying the format, I’ll keep shooting them this way. Did you see my onboard lap too? Thanks, MM

[@johanesscastle1905]

Usually, I'm not a big fan of Fireblade. Even so, I think that this edition has changed My mind. So beautiful and powerful bike from Honda, magnificent!

[@jamesmelton5245]

Wow what a motorcycle. Absolutely awesome. Now if they'll just update the 600.

[@niallfarley365]

When you started it in the pits 😂 the bloke filming was furious! 🤪

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Haha, hadn't even noticed! He films soooooo much, must be making a three-hour documentary. Besides, I was there first...!

[@a4wong]

lol noticed that guy too..what else was he gonna do?.. its a racetrack..

[@edahl3884]

Just noticed that. FUNNY!!!! HE WAS LIKE, " YOU F*:# ".

[@King88_8]

What a dickhead... Probably prefers electric vehicles, what did the douche expect..? Hello racetrack..

[@Idk-pg2ui]

Niall Farley i found his KZbin video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKexpmh9gquaprM

[@ninadganore]

Great review!

[@scottsmith491]

Thanks for the great video of the new bike. It looks and sounds fantastic 👍.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

You're very welcome

[@darkknight17]

Even though there's no key ignition system anymore, does that mean there's also no steering lock? Many thanks. Awesome video. Love the professional slick editing.

[@theonlyredspecial]

I’ve got the same bike. There is a recall on it. Just got word from my dealer Friday. recall is for sump bolts loose in the bottom of the engine. Have to replace the gasket and all the bolts too

[@kevhulme8595]

Brilliant review.

[@cipher2508]

One of Honda's masterpieces I remember the first time I heard the engine's sound (Irving brothers riding it) I was like "HOW the fuck does it sound like a turbo???!!!" when that exhaust valve opens it is orgasmic to the ears ^^ Awesome & well detailed review...U guys rock :] I seriously hope U get the support U need & grow bigger

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks for the love CIPHER!

[@colmhaughey7001]

Really informative Cheers...!!!

[@homersimpson2963]

Really looking forward to the superbike group test this year!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Ducati, Honda, Aprilia, BMW and Yamaha have all set the bar high for others to chase. There's some excellent engineering going on in each of those factories,

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

Notice the order he answered

[@craigmayall7513]

Yeah. Awesome!! the John Clease lookalike looked really angry. Hehe.. Great review. Great job. Well worth watching. Thanks man.

[@Kwhopperfan]

Such a beautiful machine! Honda perfection 👌

[@jackbruno8653]

Can we get a video on a side by side comparison of the moto GP street bike equivalent version for Honda, Ducati, and BMW and which one you would pick and why?

[@zbigt.1004]

I saw that bike on NYC motorcycle show.Looked simply like mockup. I can't wait to see real version in June. Cbr seemed to be stretched now. Wheelbase is bigger. The price...Ducati territory!

[@ibrahimnoorabdinasir6353]

Dream bike.. i currently ride a 010 Fireblade..

[@will4may175]

Honda desperately needed this bike, as great as the current Fireblade has been on track its showing its age. Now if they can just make a new Blackbird :)

[@pramathewyayawar7857]

You can always drop the peg height and put bigger rear sprocket to make it into a ferocious road bike.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Of course, there's plenty you could do but you then start to compromise all that work Honda's finest engineers have spent years developing! I'd start with a higher seat.

[@Alexander5R]

For 2020 Ducati made the Panigale easier to ride and Honda made the Fireblade a competition bike, bonkers.

[@aselamadushanka1017]

Awesome love it

[@robertprosser6856]

Can see this only making sense as a track bike only but it does look great!

[@robertprosser6856]

Haha the other journalist didn't look impressed when you started the bike up in the paddock!😁👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Ha, yes I'd not noticed until you and someone else mentioned it! That German chap films a lot. He must have hours of footage to edit - anyway, I was there before him!

[@robertprosser6856]

@@bennettsbikesocial first come first served!👍

[@lefthandedluke]

It's funny, i said most of what you said there about the Mk1 Blade the first time i rode one ?

[@kencarlson6890]

Such a beautiful bike... the best CBR ever...

[@plbyrne]

Nice video - well presented.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks Paul, appreciate the comment.

[@ralphhayden3567]

OMG. Finally ....Did they finally listen. Honda H.O. Tokyo I thought couldn’t hear, read or acknowledge what was going on. Felt they will drag the old model until the cows come calling. When Honda puts it’s mind to something they can get it 100% right💫. What a beauty. Best designed bike ever. Power, balance, fit & finish absolutely unmatched. Thank god they didn’t shrink it further. Buy it even if you don’t ride it. Showcase it in your room, just to getup in the morning and have a look at this gorgeous piece of art. Honda designers and engineering did a phenomenal job. 👏. This entire team needs a raise. Brilliant & flawless execution. The king is back 👊. CBR1000rr-rsp. Good review. Keep it up.

[@somnathchavan15]

Bennett please I want to see John mcguinness comparing V4 s and new fireblade

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Let's see if we can make it happen...

[@umasukla3038]

Is there any quick shift up and down on the standard model

[@raghavagarwal5457]

Honda is really getting 🔥 fire up But still missing cruise control even on sp model

[@valentinla1305]

Why do you need it on a track bike?!

[@vicati7536]

quick shifter up and down on the SP?

[@ehsan83]

12:40 the pegs seem to be placed higher than the engine. that's crazy.

[@pramathewyayawar7857]

Awesome review👍 Bike is awesome too❤

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much, Pramathew!

[@lynsmith1096]

Another good review

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks Lyn, we aim to please!

[@Szlejer]

What should we do with the 5th and 6th gear when the bike reaches top indicated speed in 4th?? What did the Honda reps say?

[@CtrlCmdMusic]

Carry on to 350km/hr

[@mujtabakamal]

nice review but you didnt talk about the chasis...how it feels around corners

[@bennettsbikesocial]

There's only so much one can get into a video review recorded at the launch! Have a read of the full review: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/honda/honda-cbr1000rr-r-fireblade-sp-2020-review-price-spec

[@mohdizman8138]

Beautiful superbike cbr1000rr r,,,, 💪💪power 2020....

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

You forgot that SP also has semi-active suspension up front while the base model does not.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

A very good point, nice one.

[@RA35GT]

"Is the blade even sharper" 👏👏👏😁😁

[@motomehanicar459]

Fireblade is back and competition was not ready for this.

[@michaelstrauss6587]

Quite the weapon, but does it come in black? Officer it was red, white and blue.

[@randyheiser5367]

The triple clamp needs a better design

[@calonmayit9773]

Bisane mung nyawang 😉

[@gregorybarefoot7076]

that limiter will disipear with a flash tothe ecu

[@jesusvillanuevalazaro8688]

La perfeccion solo tiene un nombre Honda una verdadera joya y fiable no como otras sobre todo los zarrios de Ducati

[@Music-qz3qz]

Bennetts Bike

[@goodboyringo9716]

Riders on the street are not looking for a bike that comes on after 6,000 -7,000 rpms . Honda needs to develop a system that can switch it on and off, give me an S1000 RR

[@rocnktm]

HONDA IT's TIME!, bring the V5, RC211V to market! You will clean house on sales! We know it made 250hp during Moto GP days. A 220hp street version would be awesome! Honda Rules!

[@mitchdehotte]

The gearins look improper 299 on the 4th when you ve 6 gear ... Don t you think ?

[@Dma63]

Dont know about that but there some article prove it with gps 4th gear reach 292km/h www.gpone.com/en/2020/02/01/prodotto-test/test-honda-cbr-1000-rr-r-a-revolution-bad-to-the-bone.html?amp

[@ashrafmohammad726]

11lp

[@jannovak1775]

Best bike, just Honda

[@caykeongot1978]

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@evilzombies6467]

honda cbr 1000rr-r fireblade is better then ducati panigale v4.

[@MJT-DA]

This isn't gonna sell well it has no quick shifter for base model Honda cbr1000rr-r SP: $34,000CAD Yamaha Yzf-R1M: $27,999CAD Kawasaki Zx10rr: $28,599CAD Suzuki Gsxr1000r ABS: $23,199CAD Really Honda?!

[@richardshort4587]

People should try and get their heads around a piston and rod going up and down 242 times per second at 14,500rpm it’s mind boggling and that’s just the piston there is then the valves open and closing, movement of fuel and air in and out and finally spark ⚡️ Mechanically very close to its limits of physical object movement. But let’s face it, we don’t have roads good enough or speed limits to enjoy this machine as it’s meant to be enjoyed. Not fair on the public to have so much power available and can’t even begin to tap into the full capabilities of it. So for me great on a track only on the street it’s useless except for collecting tickets or an early funeral.

[@d1sturb3d119]

Its 28k usd. I doubt you'll see folks using it on the street. It's truly a homologation special which is perfect! Those are usually the best machines out there.

[@booger65man]

Who was the doof that walked into your shot and then gave you the stink eye?

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Plenty of journalists mooching about in pit lane trying to get their content as well as Honda and Ohlins technicians and event staff!

[@AceHardy]

📝

[@user-bo4ki2zq2m]

is all the dam drum beat really necessary, i don't think some dam loud noise is whats needed here

[@rjtastic]

this dude is tall as shit.

[@andrewkim932]

$5000 more expensive for the base fireblade compared to an S1000RR. Honda really moved upmarket.

[@ktkace]

DUcati : hold my beer

[@d1sturb3d119]

Limited numbers bike for competition racing. Not a base bike and certainly not a bike you want to ride on the street.

[@jaydave1246]

@@d1sturb3d119 True

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

I hate the 1990 exhaust pipe!!! Its like riding with a passenger

[@TheBigLebowskix]

Ha ha Wife says you're never 6ft

[@brianstewart7734]

I have a 2013 Triumph 675 that i am thinking of trading in an getting this, but that exhaust is just hideous.. Why do manufactures have to deliver these bikes with these god awful exhaust pipes, an those stupid license plate holders that stick way out?

[@ausingtv]

Because they have to

[@deanmav3571]

No money No bike

[@Mikaelsson]

First

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Well done!

[@fredrit323]

214 hp in the hands of some idiots ( and there' s plenty of them around) on a public road ?

[@pramathewyayawar7857]

Ducati, Aprilia all are producing similar power. So your complain is only against Honda

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Sure, I get your point about sports bikes in the wrong hands but 214bhp is only relevant to those riding around at 14,500rpm. We're getting to the stage now with so many manufacturers claiming 200bhp+ that there ought to be another level of licence required to ride them!

[@niallfarley365]

Bennetts Bike I agree but it would be hard to test for something like that without using a private track which then takes away the surprise element of the roads.

[@GarryMcGovern]

And plenty of cars with 300, 400, 500+ bhp in the hands of idiots on the public road: what exactly is your point? 🤨

[@dank3823]

Sweet looking bike with a really stupid name. RRRSPRTRMOUSE

[@StigRossi]

terrible review

[@AJpro88]

Man these bikes keep on getting uglier and uglier..

[@bennettsbikesocial]

I disagree, I think the Fireblade is one of the best lookers around, but if we all had the same opinion about everything then the world would be a dull place!

[@carlnitab3341]

Beautiful bike😍😍

[@enigma5192]

Road test soon?