Honda CBR600RR-R middleweight Fireblade, rumored to be released in 2021
Honda is rumored to release a new middleweight version of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.
Honda has been making a lot of buzz lately. With the announcement of a new concept motorcycle like the CB-F, and recognition given to them by Red Dot Awards for the design of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, it seems that they’re set to ride this wave of success. Rumors have been circulating around the motorcycle community that Honda is planning to release a middleweight version of their award-winning designed CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. According to a Japanese publication, Young Magazine, a new CBR600RR-R is currently in the works by Honda and it’s possible that it could be released for 2021. Whether or not this would come true, allow us to discuss the idea, and what Honda would be going against.
Honda has not produced a new middleweight supersport bike since 2017. Their last iteration was the CBR600RR, a Euro3 compliant with a 599 cc engine. When the emission standards were changed from Euro3 to Euro4, Honda didn’t find it economically justifiable for the development of a Euro 4 compliant version at that time. Instead, they decided to go forward with developing a newer CBR650F model, a more affordable and usable version as compared to going for a supersport bike.
At this point, we could only speculate that if they do push through with a new CBR600RR-R, it would follow the same award-winning design ethos as the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. We can expect it to have the same winglets for more downforce and stability at high-speeds and the same Honda blue and red livery and be Euro 5 compliant. With that being said, we can expect harsh competition as the market already has proper rivals in the middleweight supersport bike segment like the Yamaha R6, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, MV Agusta F3 675 and F3 800 models. Thus, for the new CBR600RR-R to stay competitive, it should be capable of producing at least 130 hp.
Whether or not Honda Philippines will release it here, should it happen, at this point, we couldn’t tell. They have been known to be a little bit conservative about their repertoire of bikes in their collection. If the market clamor would be strong enough, surely they would listen and bring the new CBR600RR-R to us.
Tagged Under
Related Articles
-
Indonesia overtakes India as Honda’s number one motorcycle market / News
Indonesia’s motorcycle sales figures outperform India’s which have dropped due to the global pandemic and stricter emissions standards.
-
Will Honda unveil the new CBR650RR-R in October? / News
Young Machine suggested that the new Honda CBR600RR-R, was originally set to unveil last March at the Moto GP Thai Grand Prix.
-
Honda Philippines salutes delivery riders working during ECQ / News
Honda Philippines salutes delivery riders as among the country’s unsung heroes during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
-
Honda files a new patent for external airbags / News
Honda files a new patent that deploys external airbags with different sizes and pressure depending on the size of the target hazards
-
The Honda CB-F Concept fully revealed / News
The Honda CB-F Concept is based on the Neo-sports Cafe CB1000R but made to look more 80’s Classic Superbike.
Latest News
-
Yamaha showcases the 2021 WR 155R with a virtual launch / News
Yamaha showcases the 2021 WR 155R as its latest addition to its dual-sport motorcycle offerings with innovations in its chassis design and engine tech.
-
Suzuki launches four new motorcycles to their lineup in the Philippines / News
Suzuki unveils the Gixxer 250, Gixxer 250 SF, Burgman Street, and Skydrive Crossover to the Philippine market with a virtual launch over the weekend.
-
Honda teases the 2021 CB1000R with a short video / News
Honda released a short teaser video of the upcoming 2021 CB1000R and announced its official unveiling on November 10, 2020.