2006Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

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The 2006 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade is a superbike engineered for experienced sport riders seeking track-focused performance and precision handling. Its 998cc inline-four engine delivers 169.5 horsepower and liquid cooling, establishing the model as a benchmark for litre-class sportbikes. Known for its responsive throttle control and agile chassis dynamics, the CBR1000RR dominates both road and race circuits.

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 176.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 169.5 HP (124.7 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering93%

City riding40%

Daily riding45%

Touring30%

Two-up30%

Track95%

Best for: It's a purebred literbike designed primarily for track days, spirited canyon carving, and outright speed rather than practical transportation.
Built for: It rewards a rider who craves razor-sharp steering response, strong braking power, and the visceral feedback of a light, race-derived inline-four sportbike.
Not ideal for: This is not the right bike for new riders, commuters seeking comfort, or anyone planning long-distance touring or off-road use.

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Units

At 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Power: 169.5 HP (124.7 kW)
Torque: 114.5 Nm (11.7 kgf-m) @ 10000 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.9631 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 75.0 x 56.5 mm
Compression: 12.2:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with diaphragm spring with assist slipper

Performance

0-60 mph: 3.10 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.20 seconds

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1402 mm
Overall length: 2160 mm
Overall width: 685 mm
Overall height: 1135 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Dry weight: 176.0 kg
Wet weight: 199.1 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.20 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Diamond. Aluminium composite twin-spar.
Front suspension: 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability
Rear suspension: HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability
Front wheel travel: 119 mm
Rear wheel travel: 135 mm
Rake (fork angle): 23.5°
Trail: 100 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/50-ZR17

Other

Color options: Black, Candy Blue/Yellow, Red/Black, Silver/Metallic Silver

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2006	2010	2013	2016	2019
Capacity	998 cc	999 cc	999 cc	999 cc	999 cc
Dry weight	176 kg	176 kg	176 kg	176 kg	176 kg
Seat height	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	832 mm
Fuel capacity	18.2 L	17.8 L	17.8 L	17.8 L	16 L