If you’ve been following the minimoto space, you’ve probably heard of the Ohvale name. The Italian company pumping out mini road racers has been a hot topic of conversation in trackday and racing circles. We all know that riding big bikes on a racetrack is a thrill unlike any other. But it’s also true that riding full-size sportbikes at trackdays can be pretty expensive – up the ante even more if you decide to go race. Beyond the cost of the bike itself, you’ve got trackday fees, fuel costs, and tire bills. The costs go up even more if you have to schlep it a long way from home and find lodging for a night or two.

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2021 Husqvarna FC 350 (Husqvarna/)

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Indian’s Chieftain Elite bagger rolls into 2021 with the same, air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 engine and more subdued bodywork. (Indian Motorcycle/)

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If you’ve been following the minimoto space, you’ve probably heard of the Ohvale name. The Italian company pumping out mini road racers has been a hot topic of conversation in trackday and racing circles. We all know that riding big bikes on a racetrack is a thrill unlike any other. But it’s also true that riding full-size sportbikes at trackdays can be pretty expensive – up the ante even more if you decide to go race. Beyond the cost of the bike itself, you’ve got trackday fees, fuel costs, and tire bills. The costs go up even more if you have to schlep it a long way from home and find lodging for a night or two.

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In this episode of <em>MC Commute</em>, we take the 2021 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP for a spin to the Motorcyclist offices. (Honda/)

The Fireblade SP is powered by a 999cc inline-four that’s worthy of an addicting 165.4 hp on the <em>Motorcyclist</em> dyno. Not to mention the exciting punch in power above 7,000 rpm! (Honda/)

Winglets! Talk about MotoGP inspiration. Honda claims these have been taken directly off the 2018 RC213V prototype race machine for improved downforce at the front wheel. (Honda/)

This titanium Akrapovič exhaust adds to the premium feel of the Fireblade SP. (Honda/)

Honda fitted the CBR with a set of top-shelf Brembo Stylema calipers and 330mm discs to bring it to a quick halt. (Honda/)

The Fireblade ditches the traditional key for a remote fob, which can become a nuisance. Pro tip: don’t walk away for a photo stop with the ignition left on! (Honda/)

A set of Öhlins NPX Smart-EC forks with semi-active damping functionality offer a super balance of feel and comfort. (Honda/)

The 2021 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is a premium model and is priced as such. This model is available for $28,500 in limited numbers. (Honda/)

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Four of the biggest motorcycle manufacturers are joining forces to develop a universal standard for swappable electric batteries. (Honda/)

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