[visordown.com] - Rendering of the next Honda Fireblade

[Ninjette Newsbot]

THIS is a rendering of what an updated Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade might look like.

The image appears on the front cover of the latest issue of the sometimes-accurate Japanese magazine Young Machine, accompanied with the translation 'Evolution of conjecture!'

As you can see, it’s got gas forks, Brembo brakes and a new exhaust design that exists in same place as the exhaust on the current ‘Blade. The front end shares similarities with the CBR250RR but the tail unit is completely different, with a stubby, curving design.

Rumours say there will be a new Fireblade in 2017. If true, we’re a little way off from seeing anything less speculative for a while, but with Yamaha's new R1, the just-launched ZX-10R and a new GSXR-1000 on the cards, Honda is the only Japanese factory not to have a new-generation litre bike in its range, so hopefully it's busy behind closed doors.

• Sign up for Visordown's weekly newsletter, Bugsplat, to get the best motorcycle news, road tests and features plus exclusive competitions and offers direct to your inbox. Register as a Visordown member here and tick the box for Bugsplat in your newsletter settings here.

Related Content

Honda's 2016 CBR range shown in US
2012 Honda Fireblade released
First Ride: 2009 Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR C-ABS
CBR250RR becomes CBR350RR
You vote 2008 Honda Fireblade as favourite


Click here for full story...