2017 Honda Fireblade ?

[D41]

That will buff out.

[Kwacky]

Honda WSBK have released a very short video on twitter

https://twitter.com/HondaWSBK" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Kwacky]

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1H-dacjFeI[/video]

[Blade]

Least we have a date 4th October

[duke63]

That says to me - slide control.

[Kwacky]

and seamless gearbox maybe?

[Blade]

I cant see a seamless gearbox tbh. Its only very very recently factory yamaha motogp racers have gotten it. Hope I'm wrong but can t see it personally.

A quickshifter would be a huge step forward as would an auto blip per and TC.

[Blade]

Nice bike but not worth that

Look at this on eBay  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252548264575" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Rossgo]

Brand new and unregistered...if that bike had feelings its probably fuming that it hasn't been able to do what it wants to do!!

[D41]

Er......why is that bike $40K???

This is probably one of those things where the wife has pitched in with a "Why don't you sell that thing??"....and Mr P*ssywhipped has stuck it up for sale knowing full well that no-one is stupid enough to buy it at that price, just as no-one else was stupid enough to marry his ditzy wife except himself.

'Tard.

[Cav]

I wouldn't be surprised if they tested frames, engines, gearboxes, etc in isolation. Clearly the engine cover is a different colour and slightly different shape so to me it looks as if they've transplanted the new engine into the old bike.

Also, what's the say the frame isn't different towards the yokes? If they wanted more compliancy on the engine mount or somewhere else you wouldn't see it with the fairings on

[Blade]

There could be lots of changes which are not immediately obvious and hopefully there is and we find out soon.

Did you know although very similar looking the SP2 had a different frame, swingarm, fork, rear shock, wheels, fi system to name but a few of the major changes on what look at first glance looks a very similar motorcycle.

[duke63]

Isn't it showcased next week at the intermot show?

[DaytonAndy]

And the big question: What would it have to have to get your money Blade?

[Blade]

Forged wheels, Brembo m50 calipers, autoblipper, quickshifter, race abs, traction control, IMU, LED headlights, TFT display, ohlins semi active suspension a 1285cc vtwin engine........

















..........Oh hang on a minute I think I've just described a Panigale 1299s

[Kwacky]

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjhZE51QC8w[/video]

Interesting engine noise.

[Monty]

Sounds like the cam chain needs adjusting

[kiwikrasher]

Sounds like the cam chain needs adjusting

My thoughts exactly!

[Kwacky]

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/i ... ore-121473" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Some more info about the new Fireblade.

Looks like there will be a basic model as well as the SP versions.

Still no news on price.

[DaytonAndy]

Me likey.