2015 Honda CBR1000RR SP in Repsol Livery2015 Honda CBR1000RR with Repsol Livery Due to its success in the 2014 MotoGP Championship, including a second-straight title with Marc Marquez at the controls of the RC213V, and taking the manufacturer’s title, Honda is offering its 2015 CBR1000RR models in Repsol livery.
Both the base CBR1000RR and the upgraded CBR1000RR SP will be offered in the same colors that don the RC213V in MotoGP.“Honda has a long record of success on the racetrack, and we’re proud to recognize the company’s latest accomplishments with a special edition of the CBR1000RR,” said Lee Edmunds, Manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications at American Honda.“The CBR supersport series has achieved a myriad of accomplishments in its own right, so we’re happy to offer the liter bike in the Repsol Honda colors of our World Championship-winning MotoGP team.”With one round remaining in 2014 MotoGP, Marquez has earned 12 victories – tying the record for most wins in a single season with Mick Doohan who set the record in 1997 (also on a Honda).Marquez, who clinched the title four-rounds early at Motegi, also helped Honda earn its 21st Manufacturer championship in the premier class, and 63rd across all classes.The 2015 CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP will feature the Repsol Honda, along with distinctive championship badges on the fuel tank. The bikes will arrive with #93 and #26 number-plate graphics, paying homage to Marquez and his teammate Dani Pedrosa.The Honda CBR1000RR – also available in White/Blue/Red and Red – features a 43mm Showa Big Piston Fork, Unit Pro-Link rear suspension, twin-spar aluminum chassis, assisted slipper clutch and advanced Honda Electric Steering Damper (HESD). he Red version is also offered with Combined Antilock Braking System (C-ABS).The track-focused SP (available in the Repsol Edition only) achieves the maximum in performance through fully adjustable Öhlins front and rear suspension, Brembo front brakes, Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC premium tires and hand-selected and weight-matched piston and connecting rods.The Honda CBR1000RR was last updated in 2014 with additional horsepower and rider ergonomics, along with a new windscreen.Following are the colors and MSRP for the 2015 CBR1000RR; the 2015 models will be available in January.Colors: • CBR1000RR: Repsol Edition (new); White/Blue/Red (new); Red (new) • CBR1000RR ABS: Red (new) • CBR1000RR SP: Repsol Edition (new)Prices: • CBR1000RR: $13,999 – $14,599 (Repsol) • CBR1000RR ABS: $14,999 • CBR1000RR SP: $17,299
Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory + Steve ’Stavros’ Parrish
byMotos and Friends by Ultimate Motorcycle
Hello everyone and welcome once again to Ultimate Motorcycling’s weekly podcast—Motos and Friends. My name is Arthur Coldwells.
Our first segment features the new Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory. Senior Editor Nic de Sena brings us his report on the flagship version of Aprilia’s upright middleweight machine. He gives us insight into whether it’s worth spending the extra money on the Factory version, and also of course, whether this sporting Aprilia is really the motorcycle for you.
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The next guest segment of Motos and Friends is brought to you by the faster and most technologically advanced, 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa—one of the most iconic sportbikes ever. Check it out in person at your local Suzuki dealer now, or visit suzukicycles.com to learn more.
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In this segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with (arguably) one of the most interesting Suzuki race riders of all time. the iconic RG500 alongside teammate double World Champion Barry Sheene. The two were almost as famous for their exploits off-track, as for their success on it. Those were the days! Steve also raced the Isle of Man TT for about ten years where he won 13 Silver Replicas, and got a podium finish. His insight into that particular brand of mayhem are fascinating.
But there’s waaay more to Steve Parrish than his motorcycle racing. He is also the most successful Semi-Truck racer ever, and, little known piece of useless trivia—he’s my birthday twin: 24th February. He is a natural entertainer and you can’t miss his recounting of the world’s most entertaining—and arguably terrifying—double-decker bus ride ever. If any of you were actually on that hell-ride then we’d love to hear from you!
