Honda's 2027 Fireblade: softer frame and a WSBK special
Honda redesigned about 75% of the CBR1000RR-R at EICMA. The frame is 20% less stiff sideways, and there is a new HRC Works Edition for WSBK.
Tue, 3 Nov 2026
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Turn in with about 100 mm of fork travel
Yamaha crew chief Tom Halverson looks for about 100 mm of fork travel at turn-in. ChampSchool shows how the front brake sets that.
Lusail Turn 1: from 337 km/h down to 99 km/h
Brembo rates Lusail 3 out of 6 for brakes. The hardest stop, at the end of the 1.068 km straight, takes 4.9 seconds and 259 metres.
Kyle Ryde joins Honda Racing UK to defend his BSB title
The three-time British Superbike champion moves to Honda for 2027 and will help develop the new Fireblade in its first racing year.