17 Lucky Owners Pick up their new Honda Fireblade From John McGuinness himself.
Several extremely fortunate individuals had a wonderful day on Tuesday, July 12th. The Limited Edition CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP has 17 new owners. The replica of John McGuinness' 100th start went to the Honda Racing Centre in Louth to pick up their new motorcycle from the owner.
With 80 of a possible 108 starts with Honda at the TT, McGuinness has a lengthy history there. His first lap above 130 mph occurred in 2007, and his greatest lap of all time—132.7 mph—was set in 2015. His fastest lap at the 2023 TT was the last lap of the Senior at 131.183 mph. Also, 430 of the 1433.74 miles traveled throughout the 2023 event were at full speed. even now, after all these years, very quick.
John McGuinness MBE
I’ve come away buzzing. The bike looks mega but what means even more to me are the people I’ve met today. Like I said from the start the Fireblade has meant a lot to me and the TT over the last 30 years. But what I’ve been reminded about is that the TT is more than racing bikes. It’s the fans that come from all over, that make it the unique event it is. What a great feeling, to shake hands with the new owners of my 100th start Fireblade SP, hand over the keys and see something so special – to me, and them – roll out the race shop door. Awesome!
Neil Fletcher, Head of Motorcycles, Honda UK
I’ve marked today as an exceptional one in the Honda UK calendar. This project has come from our hearts to celebrate a unique man and momentous machine together. To see John, his 100th start Fireblade SP and all of these customers come together, is amazing. And I know there’ll be some very happy people tonight, in their garages, revelling in their new pride and joy...
The New Owners
Nicholas Taylor 2/30
It’s been a day I’ve been looking forward to for some time. I own a few Fireblades and when this was launched at Motorcycle Live last year, I jumped straight in and paid my deposit hoping that I might be one of the lucky few to be picked. When I was told in December/January time that I’d be receiving number 2, I was absolutely delighted. I’m a big fan of John and enjoyed watching him at the TT and for him to be here whilst picking up this special Fireblade has simply made the day fantastic!
Rob Haywood 23/30
Quite simply, I’m a massive Honda fan and had pretty much most of the Fireblades since 1992. I’m also a big TT fan, marshalled there for many years and have watched John since his first TT in 1996. As soon as the bike was launched, I had to have one. I specifically asked for number 23 which matches his current number of TT wins and to have him here, sign the bike and talk about his career and been absolutely awesome, what a day!
And the bike they're getting
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is a unique motorcycle right out of the box, as John has stated. It becomes a little bit more special when certain 30th Anniversary details are added. Yet, the JMG 100th Start Fireblade SP ups the ante on specialness.
It has a full replica respray that includes carbon fiber front and rear mudguards, seat cowls, tall screens, gold trim, and film strips made by Authentic Honda Accessories. The airbox lid bears John's autograph, and each bike has a plaque with its unique number on the headstock.
A bespoke Fireblade garage mat, a paddock stand, an indoor body cover from Genuine Honda Accessories, and a 3D laser-engraved crystal with a unique number and reproduction of the John McGuinness 100th Start are all included with the bike.
