Honda: Working on a new Fireblade

A patent filed by Honda suggests there’s going to be a totally revised design of the side and front fairings on the CBR1000RR-R, aimed at improving aerodynamics thanks to integrated wings.

The integrated wings will increase the load on the front end of the bike as well as reduce wind resistance, making the bike as aerodynamically efficient as possible. Here’s how it works: The external wings are removed, and the required front-end aerodynamic load is achieved by two air intakes located on the sides of the nose at handlebar height.

This is combined with two lower-mounted ‘conveyors’, inside the fairing profile, below the front. The air escapes from the rear side of the fairings. We’re looking forward to seeing this develop!