WorldSBK champion tests next-gen Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Fri, 23 October 2026Mon, 2 November 2026
What it is about
Somkiat ChantraSam LowesDucati PanigaleJonathan ReaJake DixonHondaDucatiMichelinPirelliItalianJapaneseFrenchBastien SeonBrembo HypureKyle RydeRyan VickersHonda FirebladeAustralianBritishFrance
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
crash.net
mcnews.com.au
23 Oct, 13:07over 10 days2 Nov, 20:58
How it spread - 2 original reports
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- crash.net13:07first to report
Jonathan Rea tests Honda’s next-generation CBR1000RR-R Fireblade alongside Jake Dixon and Somkiat Chantra.
Mon, 2 November 2026
1 report- mcnews.com.au20:58
Honda's Fireblade has earned plenty of praise in stock trim, but its WorldSBK results have been harder to celebrate. For 2027, Honda says the race bike's requirements came first. A new chassis, revised engine delivery and an HRC Works Edition follow, while peak power stays at 215 hp. Can the new approach bring the WorldSBK results Honda has been chasing? #Fireblade #WorldSBK