to U.S. customers on Honda's
middleweight standard and
sportbikes, Honda E-Clutch is
appealing to riders of widely
varying skill and experience lev-
els, enabling all to focus on the
fun of riding more comfortably."
The Honda E-Clutch manages
clutch engagement and disen
-
gagement based on its reading
of parameters, including vehicle
speed, throttle-opening angle,
engine rpm, pressure on the
shift pedal, clutch-motor reduc-
tion-gear angle, engine counter-
shaft speed and gear position.
The clutch is operated through
an actuator unit with two motors
situated inside the right-hand
engine cover. As the clutch is
engaged or disengaged, the
engine's ignition timing and fuel
injection are also controlled,
resulting in smooth, shock-free
shifting in any situation.
In addition to E-Clutch, the
new CB650R and CBR650R
receive other notable updates,
including styling, LED lighting
and a new TFT screen.
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VOLUME ISSUE JULY , P29
Honda Introduces Updated Honda
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
T
he 2025 Honda CBR1000RR-R
Fireblade SP features a host
of engine and gearbox updates to
"deliver a healthy midrange per-
formance boost, with improved
throttle response, alongside
detailed riding-position changes
and upgrades from Brembo and
Ohlins, with the aim of produc-
ing a bike that's ready to win out
of the box, but also one with an
elevated riding experience on the
open road," says Honda.
Highlights include a bump in
compression, revised valve timing,
updated gear ratios, crankcase
mods, new two-motor throttle-
by-wire system, updated frame,
third-generation Ohlins Smart
Electronic Control (S-EC3.0), new
riding position, five-inch color TFT
screen and increased fuel capac
-
ity (4.4 gallons).
MSRP is $28,999.
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The 2025 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
SP features significant upgrades.
