High quality and reliability added to decent fuel economy and comfort have given the ‘Bird a rock-solid reputation as a sports-tourer par excellence. With its clean flowing lines, the Double-X looks remarkably fresh even today, and its 1,137cc inline-four makes a silky 133-137bhp and 78-80 lb-ft of torque. The CBR1100XX Super Blackbird is a speed monster – capable of 178 mph, it was at its launch in 1996 the fastest bike in the world, a crown it held for two years – but one that’s ever so typically Honda: smooth, refined, civilized – almost gentle. Besides, it's easy on fuel, cheap to insure, and used prices are also laughably low. What do Visordown owners think? With 122-128 bhp, the Blade’s still plenty powerful enough the handling is light and precise it’s roomy and comfortable for a sportsbike, and, being from the analog era, easy to work on if you're mechanically inclined. Well-built and widely sold, it’s still a good used buy, though by the time of its replacement it had fallen well behind the likes of the R1. A 16-inch front tyre helped make it extremely quick-steering, or flighty, depending on your point of view. Still adhering to the lightweight-and-powerful philosophy, the 1996 FireBlade CBR900RR sported new bodywork around a 918cc engine, as well as a stainless steel exhaust and higher bars, and later also gained a new swingarm, clutch and windscreen. Though the twin-round-headlight original designed by Tadeo Baba has become an icon and a cult bike, this month’s top-ten list opens with the second-generation ‘Blade. Over the last 20 years, Honda’s laser-guided missile has been top dog or at least strong contender in most litrebike group tests, and a steady sales success. The Fireblade is one of the most influential and successful sportsbikes, let alone Hondas. So which are your best-rated Hondas? Scroll down to find out!
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