Legend gets all-new treatment CITY EDITION
The Fireblade was an instant hit and, with constant updating and refinement over the following years, managed to remain a serious contender. Over the past few years in its 954cc guise, the bike had evolved into probably the best supersports bike around. It offered a level of usability and control, c...
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| Published in | The Irish times |
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| Format | Newspaper Article |
| Language | English |
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Dublin
The Irish Times DAC
31.03.2004
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| Summary: | The Fireblade was an instant hit and, with constant updating and refinement over the following years, managed to remain a serious contender. Over the past few years in its 954cc guise, the bike had evolved into probably the best supersports bike around. It offered a level of usability and control, coupled with excellent power delivery and Honda's legendary build quality, for both road and track use. Time moves on and with stiff competition in the supersports sector "the Blade" was due for another overhaul. Amid industry speculation on a name change, mainly due to the retirement of original designer Tadao Baba and its suggested links to Honda's MotoGP bike the RC211V, Honda unveiled the all new Fireblade in Arizona last year and it is "all new". The engine heats up quite quickly but the fan kicks in to keep the motor cool. The 43mm inverted fully adjustable front forks and Unit Pro-link rear monoshock provide excellent and proven (in the CBR600RR) ride quality and again make the bike so easy to handle. |
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