The 2008 Honda CBR1000RR, known as the Fireblade, is a legend in Honda's lineup of sportbikes, and the flagship of the company. The Fireblade was introduced in 2004 to replace the Honda CBR954RR and has carved it's niche in the sportbike industry since. The 2008 CBR1000RR has had a major update from the 2007 model. Honda shaved weight from every imaginable part and is now moving forward to contend with other models in the sportbike industry. The liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder has 999CC's with lightweight titanium intake valves, dual overhead camshafts, 16 valves per cylinder, with 12.3 to 1 compression. The ram-air induction opens and closes for performance when the rpm's and throttle are at optimal levels. Borrowing from MotoGP technology, the hollow twin-spar aluminum frame is die-casted and lightweight, while still remaining strong and durable.

Honda offers a nice range of colors for the CBR1000RR, including a Black/Mettalic Gray that is offered on only 500 bikes. The suspension is every nice featuring a 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload that is fully adjustable in the front, and a Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring pre-load design, with rebound and compression damping in the rear. The front brakes have a 320mm floating disc and 4 calipers, and the rear have a large 220mm disc with a single piston, stopping this beast on a dime. The gas tank is fit lower in the frame and is central in the bike to help to lower the center of gravity for better overall handling. The 2008 model is designed for the rider, allowing the rider to sit a little bit forward and the controls now are at a higher level, providing a more comfortable experience during the ride. Overall the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR is much improved from previous versions.

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