Honda launch Isle of Man TT edition Fireblades

HONDA HAVE launched two 'special edition' Fireblades to commemorate two TT legends, John McGuinness and Ian Hutchinson.

Both bikes feature special-edition paintwork celebrating Honda’s successful Isle of Man TT campaigns with two record-breaking riders: Ian Hutchinson and John McGuinness.

The ‘Hutchy’ CBR1000RR celebrates Hutchinson's 2010 whitewash with a brilliant pearlescent white paint scheme that features a map of the 37.73-mile Isle of Man TT course, outlined around the top of the bike. A red line follows the twists and turns of the historic mountain course, complete with corner names. Both side fairings of the Fireblade are emblazoned with a commemorative decal illustrating all five of Hutchinson’s victories at this year’s TT races and, his overall TT Championship victory. There is also Ian’s unique ‘Hutchy’ graphic on the tank, along with his signature.

The John McGuinness special-edition makes a play on the fastest man around the TT course’s name. John has traditionally used a representation of a pint of the black stuff on the back of his leathers, and the ‘McGuinness’ CBR1000RR takes this a stage further by turning the Fireblade into a two-wheeled pint of it. A beautiful and intricate paint-scheme replicates the look of a pint, complete with dew-drops of condensation on the fairings and the creamy white head that only the perfectly poured pint has. John’s bike is also adorned on the fairings with a gold map of the TT course and his lap record of 131.578mph and, each bike is also autographed by John, enhancing its exclusivity even further.

Both bikes are available now to order, from Honda motorcycle dealerships across the country, in both standard and ABS-equipped versions. The ‘Hutchy’ or ‘McGuinness’ Special Edition ‘Blades are £1,000 above current Fireblade on-the-road prices priced at £11,725 OTR, or £12,375 OTR