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2009Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

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The 2009 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade is a cutting-edge superbike engineered for experienced riders seeking track-focused performance and aggressive styling. Its 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine delivers explosive power with advanced fuel injection and computer-controlled ignition, making it renowned for combining raw speed with precise handling. Best suited for committed sport riders, the Fireblade excels on both road and circuit. A factory ABS option was also available.

Capacity: 999.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 176.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 189.0 HP (139.0 kW)

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What’s new for the 2009 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

vs the 2007

Spec	2007	2009
Power	172.0 HP (128.3 kW)	189.0 HP (139.0 kW)
Fuel capacity	18.20 litres (4.81 US gallons)	17.80 litres (4.70 US gallons)
Front suspension	43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability	43mm 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	Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload rebound and compression-damping adjustability

Other years 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering95%

City riding30%

Daily riding35%

Touring20%

Two-up15%

Track97%

Best for: Built primarily for track-focused performance and high-speed cornering, this is a purebred sportbike rather than a practical all-rounder.
Built for: It's a razor-sharp, adrenaline-fueled machine that rewards precision and aggression with blistering acceleration and razor-edged cornering ability.
Not ideal for: This is not the right choice for new riders, commuters seeking comfort, or anyone planning long-distance touring or two-up journeys.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2009 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: 999.0 ccm
Power: 189.0 HP (139.0 kW)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 1.0739 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression: 12.3:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

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: 1407 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: 17.80 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Diamond. Aluminium composite twin-spar.
Front suspension: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
Rear suspension: Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload rebound and compression-damping adjustability
Front wheel travel: 109 mm
Rear wheel travel: 137 mm
Rake (fork angle): 23.3°
Trail: 96 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
ABS: Optional
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Black, Pearl White/Light Silver Metallic, Repsol Edition: blue/White/Orange/Red

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	2009	2010	2013	2016	2019
Capacity	998 cc	999 cc	999 cc	999 cc	999 cc	999 cc
Dry weight	176 kg	176 kg	176 kg	176 kg	176 kg	176 kg
Seat height	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	832 mm
Fuel capacity	18.2 L	17.8 L	17.8 L	17.8 L	17.8 L	16 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPNov 2024 · 24V864000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V-113.

These recalls cover some 2009 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Honda recalls →