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Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade - [2006]
This edition of the Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Honda CBR 1000 has a 998cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2006 CBR 1000 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBR 1000's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 202 kgs (445 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 2006 Honda CBR 1000 shares the same bhp with the Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary - [2024]
In terms of power the 998cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 172 bhp (128 kW) @ 11250 rpm similar to the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm] or the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 84.8 lb-ft (114.9 Nm) @ 10000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CBR 1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2023 Norton V4SV 1200 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade.
The 2006 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade has a Power to weight ratio of 851.4 bhp per ton and 419.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 CBR 1000 competing with the 2023 Norton V4SV 1200 [868.5 bhp\ton] and the 2022 Norton V4SV 1200 [868.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CBR 1000 generating around 419.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Honda CBR 1000 RR-SP Fireblade Limited Editio [438.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Honda CBR 1000 RR-SP Fireblade [438.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 4.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.4 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade similar in acceleration to the 2023 Norton V4SV 1200 (4.3 secs) and the 2022 Norton V4SV 1200 (4.3 secs). This Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2006 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade and the 1987 Yamaha V-Max 1200
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.8 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1987 Yamaha V-Max 1200 (10.8 secs) and the 1991 Kawasaki ZX-R 750 R-K (10.8 secs).
The 2006 version of the Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 CBR 1000 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2006 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
