It must be a ton of fun to ride these amazing bikes and tracks us mere mortals could only dream to ride but MAN most of these guys don't say too much about what the bikes are actually like to ride and they all kind of regurgitate the same list of specs without answering what does this model do better than others......
Sure it has Stylema calipers from Brembo, Ducati and Aprilia have that.
The Ohlins fork is relatively new tech as it employs the FKR pressurized system on the compression side which helps a ton in the braking phase during track use but the new R1M and last year's Ducati V4R have those forks - and they are GREAT as I have FKR inserts on several bikes and I own a V4R.
Motorcycle News said the bike is to come with the third version (SP3) Pirelli Daiblo Supercorsa tires - no one else has mentioned the SPV3 tire yet - this is important as the SPV2 came out in 2012 on the Ducati Panigale and the SPV3 was updated for the Ducati V4 - both are GREAT tires but the third version of the tire is good enough to actually race at the expert club level.
GP One was the first to mention the SP bike came with a lithium-ion battery and I confirmed that here --> https://hondanews.eu/gb/en/motorcyc...es/196428/2020-honda-cbr1000rr-r-fireblade-sp and they said the bike feels like an extreme Fireblade but that doesn't explain anything to those who don't have a Fireblade, lol
44 Teeth said "it is quick, it is SUPER quick" and the other standout feature is "super planted....the best front end in the business by far...and ABS intervention is seamless...the fastest 600 I have ever ridden and I mean that in the nicest possible way...not only does it feel like an Aprilia (RSV4) with that front end confidence but it steers quicker, turns quicker, is WAY more agile)" --> Now THIS is useful info!
No one has mentioned where the rider puts the key! The bike has a push button switch to turn on the ignition and 44 Teeth showed the switch has a twist off feature to turn the ignition off but when you ride on track do you take the key with you? I lost a key to my van one time at Deals Gap because it somehow came out of my Dainese full suit while I was riding!
I would like to know if the seat is grippy.
44 Teeth said the throttle is twitchy....can that be changed? I think the Aprilia in Race mode has one of the best throttles in the business but in Sport mode I am not a fan. Kawasaki ZX-10R has a very smooth throttle but the R1/M throttle is twitchy and when leaned over the initial pick up from closed throttle upsets the chassis.
GP One said "The fuel tank is a little too large and in braking, it is difficult to squeeze it with your legs. It needs to be slightly more hollowed out so as to anchor better with your knees."
I will update this space when I know more or find reviews that answer these and other questions.
I ordered mine and my dealer said hopefully April but I don't expect it before June....
Sure it has Stylema calipers from Brembo, Ducati and Aprilia have that.
The Ohlins fork is relatively new tech as it employs the FKR pressurized system on the compression side which helps a ton in the braking phase during track use but the new R1M and last year's Ducati V4R have those forks - and they are GREAT as I have FKR inserts on several bikes and I own a V4R.
Motorcycle News said the bike is to come with the third version (SP3) Pirelli Daiblo Supercorsa tires - no one else has mentioned the SPV3 tire yet - this is important as the SPV2 came out in 2012 on the Ducati Panigale and the SPV3 was updated for the Ducati V4 - both are GREAT tires but the third version of the tire is good enough to actually race at the expert club level.
GP One was the first to mention the SP bike came with a lithium-ion battery and I confirmed that here --> https://hondanews.eu/gb/en/motorcyc...es/196428/2020-honda-cbr1000rr-r-fireblade-sp and they said the bike feels like an extreme Fireblade but that doesn't explain anything to those who don't have a Fireblade, lol
44 Teeth said "it is quick, it is SUPER quick" and the other standout feature is "super planted....the best front end in the business by far...and ABS intervention is seamless...the fastest 600 I have ever ridden and I mean that in the nicest possible way...not only does it feel like an Aprilia (RSV4) with that front end confidence but it steers quicker, turns quicker, is WAY more agile)" --> Now THIS is useful info!
No one has mentioned where the rider puts the key! The bike has a push button switch to turn on the ignition and 44 Teeth showed the switch has a twist off feature to turn the ignition off but when you ride on track do you take the key with you? I lost a key to my van one time at Deals Gap because it somehow came out of my Dainese full suit while I was riding!
I would like to know if the seat is grippy.
44 Teeth said the throttle is twitchy....can that be changed? I think the Aprilia in Race mode has one of the best throttles in the business but in Sport mode I am not a fan. Kawasaki ZX-10R has a very smooth throttle but the R1/M throttle is twitchy and when leaned over the initial pick up from closed throttle upsets the chassis.
GP One said "The fuel tank is a little too large and in braking, it is difficult to squeeze it with your legs. It needs to be slightly more hollowed out so as to anchor better with your knees."
I will update this space when I know more or find reviews that answer these and other questions.
I ordered mine and my dealer said hopefully April but I don't expect it before June....