Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade - 2006 Specifications and Reviews
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.
2006
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2006 |
| Model | Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 75.0 x 56.5 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression | 12.2:1 |
| Torque | 114.50 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.5 ft.lbs) @ 10000 |
| Power | 169.50 |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension | HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
| Front suspension travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front suspension | 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
| Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 23.5° |
| Frame type | Diamond. Aluminium composite twin-spar. |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 18.16 litres (4.80 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,402 mm (55.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,160 mm (85.0 inches) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.9631 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 176.0 kg (388.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Color options | Black, Candy Blue/Yellow, Red/Black, Silver/Metallic Silver |
| Starter | Electric |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
3.2s
0-60 mph (est.)
Best For
Track95%
City40%
Cornering93%
Daily Riding45%
Touring30%
Passenger30%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a machine built for experienced riders who are already comfortable with high-performance sportbikes and aggressive handling characteristics. |
| Purpose | It's a purebred literbike designed primarily for track days, spirited canyon carving, and outright speed rather than practical transportation. |
| Rider Fit | The low, forward-leaning riding position and tall 820mm seat height demand a fit, flexible rider comfortable with significant wrist and wrist-shoulder loading during longer rides. |
| Character | 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. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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