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Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC - [2010]
This edition of the Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 Buell-EBR 1190R V-Twin and the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.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 2010 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 195 kgs (429 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 2010 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 175.6 bhp (130 kW) @ 12000 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) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 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 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Special Edition has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC.
The 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC has a Power to weight ratio of 900.5 bhp per ton and 434.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 CBR 1000 competing with the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Special Edition [921.0 bhp\ton] and the 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja [921.0 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 434.9 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 2023 Norton V4CR 1200�Cafe Racer [451.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [451.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 4.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.2 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC similar in acceleration to the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One (4.1 secs) and the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary (4.1 secs). This Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC 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 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC and the 2001 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird
When talking about the performance of the 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.3 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2001 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird (10.3 secs) and the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja Special Edition (10.3 secs).
The 2010 version of the Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC has a maximum speed of 180mph.
Top Speed of the 2010 CBR 1000 equals the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC then how about a 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary (200 mph) and the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One (200 mph).
Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning
Engine Capacity: 1203 cc
Top Speed: 134 mph
Quarter Mile: 11.3 secs @ 0 mph
