Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Honda Unveils Ultra-Exclusive John McGuinness Fireblade Anniversary Edition
Honda made a very rare motorcycle to celebrate racer John McGuinness.
It marks 30 years since he began racing with Honda at the Isle of Man TT.
The bike uses colors inspired by his Honda RS250 from 1996.
Honda says only 15 motorcycles will be produced.
Each one has a powerful 999cc engine making 215 horsepower.
People cannot simply walk into a shop and order one because Honda will invite selected customers.
Buyers can choose to receive the bike from McGuinness on the Isle of Man.
They can also follow him around part of the TT course and receive special signed accessories.
Honda created a road-legal CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP honoring John McGuinness's Honda TT debut.
The motorcycle's red-and-green design recreates McGuinness's 1996 Honda RS250 livery.
Only 15 units are planned worldwide, with an on-the-road price of £37,730.
Invited buyers may receive an Isle of Man handover presented by McGuinness.
Each bike includes commemorative equipment, signed items, and optional laps around the TT course.
- Who
- Honda and Isle of Man TT racer John McGuinness.
- What
- Honda unveiled a limited-edition, road-legal CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP celebrating McGuinness's 30-year association with Honda.
- When
- The 2026 Isle of Man TT marked 30 years since McGuinness's 1996 Honda debut; the motorcycle was unveiled on August 25.
- Where
- The motorcycle was unveiled at the John McGuinness MBE exhibition in the Classic TT paddock on the Isle of Man.
- Why
- To honor McGuinness's legacy and his first Honda TT appearance in 1996.
- Model
- Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP JM 30th Anniversary
- Production
- 15 units worldwide
- Price
- £37,730 on the road, approximately $51,500
- Engine
- 999cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder producing 215 horsepower
- Design
- Red paintwork with green numberboards inspired by McGuinness's 1996 Honda RS250
- Plaque numbering
- The article says the commemorative plaques carry individual numbers from 0 to 15, while production is stated as 15 units
- Included extras
- Signed replica KYT helmet, custom garage mat, paddock stand, and optional VIP Isle of Man handover