Honda has announced that the brand is recalling the CBR1000RR-R SP Fireblade superbike in the US market. According to Honda, a faulty cooler pipe is a reason for the recall. A total of 331 units could be under the recall. The brand has sold these bikes from April 2020 to October 2021, which makes it a 100% recall for the aforementioned units. The faulty cooler pipe in question leads to overheating, melting, and an eventual rupture. This may lead to the leaking of oil.
The oil leak obviously poses a serious safety hazard. In contact with the exhaust pipes or rear tyres, may lead to an accident. The first incident was reported in Japan, with other reports following in from Europe and America. Honda has announced that the brand will be replacing the oil cooler pipes on the affected units of the CBR1000RR-R SP Fireblade. In addition to this, the company also plans to install a heat guard between the bike’s exhaust pipe and the oil cooler pipe.
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2022 Honda CBR1000RR-R SP Fireblade: Technical Specs
Powering the CBR1000RR-R SP Fireblade is a 1000cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 16-valve, four-cylinder, DOHC engine. The engine features PGM-FI technology and produces 217 PS of power and 113 Nm of torque. Honda offers the engine a 6-speed gearbox with a wet multi-plate clutch for efficiency. The Honda CBR1000RR-R comes in 3 colours – Grand Prix Red, Matte Pearl Morion Black, and an SP-specific Grand Prix Red.
The motorcycle also comes with 9 selectable riding modes and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) for riding control. The bike comes with a large 16.1-litre fuel tank, an aluminium composite twin-spar frame and 17-inch wheels on both ends. The Fireblade rides on 43mm, telescopic inverted front forks, and a gas-charged Ohlins TTX36 Smart-EC rear damper. Braking power comes from dual 330mm front discs with 4-piston Brembo callipers and a 220mm rear disc with 2-piston Brembo callipers.
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