2017 Honda CBR1000RR rendered

The next generation Honda CBR1000RR has been speculatively rendered based on the recent concept bikes unveiled by the Japanese manufacturer. 

Aesthetically, the 2017 Honda CBR1000RR will be more of an evolution of the current model. Staying true to CBR family’s design philosophy, the faring is expected to draw inspiration from the Light Weight Super Sports concept. The front is expected to get a ram air intake as well as LED lamps to keep it on par with the current crop of litre-class superbikes. 

Under the skin, the new CBR1000RR will get a host of technological and mechanical updates. When it comes to the powertrain, the superbike will retain the inline-four configuration. Among the major upgrades to the new CBR 1000RR will be a more sophisticated electronics package, derived from the Japanese manufacturer’s flagship superbike – the RC213V-S. 

Honda is the last motorcycle manufacturer to still have an old generation litre-class superbike in its line-up. The last set of significant technological updates for the current CBR1000RR came in the form of the Fireblade SP, back in 2014. Reports suggest that the next-generation CBR1000RR prototypes have been undergoing track testing in Spain, and the final production model is expected to be break cover later this year. 

Source: Young Machine