Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India announced the launch and commencement of bookings for the 25th anniversary Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade and CBR 1000RR Fireblade SP in the country. The 2017 version of the sports motorcycle will be introduced as a completely built unit.

The 2017 CBR 1000RR was first showcased at the EICMA in Milan, Italy, 2016. The motorcycle is powered by a 999 cc four cylinder engine, capable of producing 189 bhp peak power at 13,000 rpm and 114 Nm peak torque at 11,000 rpm. The engine is paired to a six-speed transmission system.

The motorcycle has what Honda dubs a comprehensive electronic control package featuring a new gyroscopic ABS system, Throttle by Wire, 9 Level Honda Selectable Torque Control, Selectable Engine Brake, Honda Electronic Steering Damper and Power Selector. It is also the first motorcycle from Honda to have a semi-active Ohlins Electronic Control (S-EC) suspension front and rear: a 43 mm NIX30 fork and TTX36 shock, Quickshifter (Downshift Assist) and Lithium-Ion battery.

It starts at ₹17.6 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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