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Cycle News 2022 Issue 14 April 5

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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Honda Introduces 30th Anniversary CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP T o celebrate the original Honda CBR900RR, Honda is offering the 30th Anniversary version of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. For 2022, development of this model's inline four-cylinder engine centers on mid-corner acceleration: the intake ports, airbox, airbox funnels and ex- haust midsection are all revised to deliver extra midrange power. The final-drive sprocket has gone up three teeth for stronger acceleration through each ratio, and quickshifter performance has been upgraded. Honda Select- able Torque Control (HSTC) has also been optimized for refined rear-tire traction management, and throttle feel has improved. The updated CBR1000RR- R Fireblade SP comes with a $28,900 MSRP and will be avail- able this month. CN IN THE WIND P52 Honda revealed the 30th anniversary CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Honda Montesa Cota 4RT260"R" H onda's latest-edition Montesa Cota 4RT260 gets an "R" tacked on to the end of its name. The Monstesa 4RT260R gets upgrades that make it more competition ready, hence the new R add-on. Upgrades include a switch to Showa suspension compo- nents and a larger alumi- num muffler that delivers increased horsepower across the rev range. It will be available in May with a $9199 MSRP. Honda's state-of-the- art competition model, the Montesa Cota 4RT301RR Race Replica will return in May, as well, with an $11,799 MSRP. CN Honda's Montesa Cota 4RT260R gets an upgrade over the previous 4RT260 model.

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