What Happens When You Drag Race A Honda NSX Against A Fireblade?

Is a Honda supercar faster than a Honda superbike? Thanks to this drag race, we can find out...
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Recently we saw how a fettled NSX got on against a Tesla Model S P100D in a drag race, but what if you pitted the Honda against a rival a little closer to home? With two less wheels?

We are - of course - talking about the CBR1000RR ‘Fireblade’ - Honda’s fastest bike, here testing its mettle against Honda’s fastest car.

What Happens When You Drag Race A Honda NSX Against A Fireblade?

The latest version of the Firelade produces 189bhp from a 999cc inline-four, while the NSX doles out 571bhp from a V6 hybrid powertrain. So the car has three times the clout, but (rather obviously) a lot more weight - before sticking a rider on top, the Fireblade tips the scales at 196kg.

Then again, this drag race from Car Wow was filmed on a particularly chilly day in winter, where the bike’s much smaller contact patch is going to be even more of an issue than normal. In other words, this isn’t the easiest one to call before watching.

Place your bets, then hit play…

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Comments

Simone Mascia

Crb will launch faster but the nsx might win

just watched the video… couldn’t be more wrong lol

01/08/2018 - 11:17 |
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Anonymous

What’s next? NSX vs a boat? A plane? 😂

01/08/2018 - 11:27 |
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TheMindGarage

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

NSX vs McLaren-Honda is where it’s really at

01/08/2018 - 12:48 |
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GTRTURTLE 🔰 🐢(Oo \ S K Y L I N E / oO) (Koen

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I feel like these vehicles that the NSX is pitted against is like playing Forza Horizon when there are showcase events.

01/08/2018 - 16:55 |
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Christian 12

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Copyright claims courtesy of top gear 😂👌

01/10/2018 - 04:21 |
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DL🏁

I wish 1-litre car engines sounded like 1-litre bike engines :(

01/08/2018 - 11:45 |
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idles at 2000 rpm and redlines at 15 000? sounds about right :)

01/08/2018 - 12:25 |
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Benjamin Ender Ammann

Carthrottle’s new Series: “Watch how the new NSX gets outclassed by everything”

01/08/2018 - 11:54 |
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TheRealBouss

Tomorrow’s post will be:
“What happens when you drag race a Honda NSX Against a Jetski? “

01/08/2018 - 12:25 |
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BünnyRöcket Entertainment

The best CarWow drag race was IMO Dacia Logan vs E63s

01/08/2018 - 13:06 |
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Anonymous

nsx’s launch was brutal!

01/08/2018 - 13:11 |
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Soni Redx (MD Squad Leader) (Subie Squad Leader)

The Prius: YES A HYBRID WON.. Us: cool.. but.. uhm.. no..

01/08/2018 - 18:31 |
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Anonymous

Get a rider that can launch a bike, and it would have been much closer if not a different result. Impressive car though

01/08/2018 - 18:50 |
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Joostk26

Seems the Fireblade can beat the NSX. But it is more difficult to get a good launch on the motorbike.
https://youtu.be/JxjwVbwQJqQ

01/08/2018 - 23:12 |
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