Q Is it really worth £23k?
How did the Fireblade become Italian exotica money? Sadly, it’s now priced way beyond the means of the average rider, even on a PCP deal, but that’s purely down to economies of scale with superbike sales not being what they used to be. You can see where your cash goes, though. The new Blade SP is a beautiful thing, with a twist of HRC specialness but Honda hasn’t gone far enough, especially when you compare it with something like a Panigale V4 where every part, from its side-stand to the clutch lever, is lovingly crafted. Rubber brake hoses should be braided steel and levers, footpeg assemblies and side stand are so generic they look like they could’ve been lifted from a CBR500R.