Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP recalled due to faulty cooling pipe
Japanese automaker Honda has issued a recall order for the CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP bike sold between April 2020 and October 2021 in the US. An issue with the oil cooler pipe is plaguing 331 units of the vehicle and may pose a potential safety hazard. However, no information regarding recalling the model on sale in India is currently available.
Why does this story matter?
- The oil cooler pipe in the affected units may overheat, melt, and rupture. This might result in oil leakage onto the rear tire or exhaust pipe.
- Honda will replace oil cooler pipes in affected vehicles and fit a heat guard between it and the exhaust pipe.
- Those owning the bike in India are also recommended to visit service centers to get their vehicles checked.
The bike has a windscreen and TFT instrument console
The Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP sits on a lightweight aluminium frame and has a muscular fuel tank, fairings with aerodynamic winglets, an upswept exhaust, split-style seats, and a raised windscreen. The bike packs a TFT instrument cluster, a full-LED setup for lighting, and rides on designer wheels. It can store 19.5 liters of fuel and tips the scales at 201kg.
It is fueled by a 215hp, 999cc engine
The Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP draws power from a 999cc, liquid-cooled, inline-four engine linked to a 6-speed gearbox. The mill generates 214.5hp of power at 14,500rpm and 113Nm of peak torque at 12,500rpm.
It gets 43mm inverted front forks
Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, along with ABS, throttle-by-wire, and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) for better handling on the roads. Suspension duties on the motorbike are taken care of by 43mm inverted forks on the front side and a Pro-Link mono-shock unit on the rear end.
Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP: Pricing
In the US, the Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP sports a price figure of $28,500 (roughly Rs. 21.47 lakh). The sports bike is also offered in limited numbers in India.
