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Written by Fran Newton, 19/08/09

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Honda's CBR1000RR has scooped Fast Bikes' Sportsbike of the Year Award for the second time running.

Bike insurance policyholders may agree with the decision to present the Firebalde with the accolade after the bike underwent three days of rigorous testing on the road and on the track.

The model was one of ten competing for the award and was described by Fast Bike's road-tester and British Superbikes racer Al Fagan as being "the best at everything, with a stunning mix of road and track talent".

Richard Newland, Fast Bikes' editor, commented that the award win highlights what a "devastatingly capable" bike the Firebalde is.

"Honda's phenomenal Fireblade retains its 2008 title in virtually unchanged form, an incredible achievement in the face of stunning competition from the new Yamaha YZF-R1 and Suzuki's GSX-R1000 in the litre class alone," he added.

The model has being launched in various incarnations since it first appeared 17 years ago, with the latest generation model having scooped a number of awards including the 2008 Metzeler National Superstock 1000 title.

Bike insurance policyholders can get their hands on one of the machines - which is the bike of choice for Honda racers Karl Muggeridge and Steve Brogan - for £9,221.

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