MCN Roadtest: ABS Equipped Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade tested

Honda recently launched their new-for-2009 ABS equipped Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade in Qatar.

The electronically-controlled brake-by-wire system on the new Fireblade is revolutionary, totally unique on a motorcycle and very, very clever. It will save your skin in an emergency and give maximum braking power and complete stability for anyone, whenever you need it.

Most importantly it wont detract from the pant-wetting experience that riding a 180mph superbike gives you.

For the full verdict, check out the December 17 edition of MCN.

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[shadorius]

OMFG those repsol fireblades look so sexy!

[euheide]

Yeah, I really love the bike 2 don't get me wrong :)). It's near perfection.

[RicardoSS85]

@Istoderescu1 You're a wise man! ABS doesn't detract one iota from the fun you can have both on track and while commuting. ABS - and traction control - are not 'too much technicality', and in very powerful motorcycles they allow you to explore way beyond what you would be doing in a model without those electronic aids. I mean, professional pilots praise these systems, and they know better than us!

[Istoderescu1]

@RicardoSS85 Id never say I am experienced until I have had a few track days, but the reason I purchased a bike is because the lack of technology. But from what I heard is that the ABS on the bike is nothing like a car ABS so you don't feel it working, I just don't want to see motorbikes get too technological. The next bike I am going to get will have ABS no doubt. if it would come with an ON/OFF switch it would be AWESOME!.

[RicardoSS85]

@Istoderescu1 Says someone who one day will be very sorry for not having ABS on his bike (and don't get me that I'm-a-very-experienced-rider-I­-don't-need-ABS shit; I've been riding for 14 years and I do at least 1 track day every season).

[Istoderescu1]

the best thing about motoribkes is the LACK of technology getting between you and the machine... please dont make it STANDARD and let it be an optional...

[bluerider125]

If you're up for a wild and life threatening ride, consider purchasing this motorcycle. If you are a current owner and are experiencing issues with your C-ABS equipped CBR1000RR, PLEASE MESSAGE ME. For more info, search "ABS FAILURE!!!?" on the 1000RRdotNET forums.

[bluerider125]

@racefactory900 My friend. I own one of these bikes thinking exactly the same thing you are. I implore you to search "ABS FAILURE!!!?" on the 1000RRdotNET forums.

I am the last post under the name "The Natural" on page 22. This bike is downright dangerous. It has now nearly claimed MY LIFE for the second time.

[mabt929929]

hope u had fun in doha

hext time give me a call ill show u around 

[rmcclane01]

@abafamny90 This depends on the reaction settings of the ABS. ABS is designed to stop the brakes from decelerating the bike too quickly. If you have a more aggressive ABS it may make bringing the rear of the bike up more difficult or impossible, whereas a more relaxed system may allow more rapid deceleration.

[abafamny90]

Sorry for being a noob, but can u pull off a stoppie when ABS is engaged?