John McGuinness Honda CBR1000RR-R SP Fireblade 100th Start Unveiled

Honda has unveiled a quite exclusive CBR1000RR-R to celebrate dwelling legend John McGuinness’s 100th Isle of Guy TT begin this calendar year. Only 30 models of this extremely specific Honda Fireblade will be constructed to rejoice the phenomenal achievements of the legendary McGuinness. The bicycle not just celebrates this milestone with a bold reproduction of the paintjob John raced for his 100th TT start off, but there are a total ton of other upgrades on the bike.

John McGuinness is 1 of the most effective racers of all time at the Isle of Male TT, 2nd only to the late Joey Dunlop, with 47 podium finishes and 23 TT wins.

“The stars aligned for me to be back again on a Honda Fireblade for my 100th TT start off. It is an brilliant bicycle and has meant so significantly to me over my vocation. And, if I think about it, to so lots of other riders more than the final 30 a long time far too. There is no event like the Isle of Man TT in the world and this motorcycle celebrates Honda’s, and my very own component, racing in it. That feels great. Definitely excellent,” said John McGuinness.

Every single of the independently numbered 30 bikes will have John’s signature, as perfectly as a distinctive number, earning these bikes collectors’ goods.

McGuinness is the second most successful racer of all time at the Isle of Man, next to the late Joey Dunlop. McGuinness built his TT debut in 1996, and won the greatest newcomer title in the 250 cc class. In 1999, he took his 1st win, the 250 cc Lightweight TT. From 1999-2019, McGuinness took an remarkable 47 podiums and 23 TT wins, as well as becoming the very first to break the 130 mph (209 kmph) lap barrier, astride a Honda Fireblade.

Earlier this calendar year. forty-eight-year-previous McGuinness was awarded the Member of the Purchase of the British Empire following becoming included in the 2021 New Yr Honours Checklist.

The John McGuinness 100th Start Fireblade will get a complete reproduction paintjob incorporating gold detailing and a film strip displaying all of John’s TT starts off on Honda bikes, and 100th Start off sponsor logos. There will be gold wheel stripes, John’s signature throughout the airbox include, and an separately numbered plaque on the headstock. The bicycle will also come with an formal carbon fibre entrance mudguard, which at 255 grams is 28 per cent lighter than the stock merchandise, 10 per cent lighter carbon rear hugger, additionally rear seat cowl and tall screen. Metzeler Racetec RR tyres will be fitted and the authentic set of tyres will also be presented.

The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 100th Start off is a distinctive, restricted edition bicycle, and will very likely be bought out really shortly.

The 2022 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is loaded with MotoGP technologies in its 4-cylinder motor, RCV213V-motivated aerodynamics, Ohlins Smart Digital Control 43 mm NPX forks and TT-36 rear shock, as well as full Brembo braking. A ‘Ring of Fire’ display screen animation lights up as the display hundreds, and the serial quantity of just about every particular person bike is laser-engraved on the top rated yoke and 30th anniversary logos are observed on the Sensible Crucial and laser-engraved on the Akrapovic muffler.

The McGuiness minimal version Fireblade will get a total replica paintjob incorporating gold detailing and a movie strip exhibiting all of John’s TT starts on Honda bikes, and 100th Start off sponsor logos.

Pointless to say, this quite unique bicycle will price tag a fortune, practically 30,000 GBP (nearly Rs. 30 lakh). Honda is even supplying to arrange a own handover from McGuinness himself, at Honda Racing Uk. We foresee all 30 models likely absent in record time. Enquiries and orders for the John McGuinness CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 100th Start off replica are to be designed via the Honda seller community in the British isles.