The winged brand has whipped up a highly exclusive triple R to celebrate a TT legend's 30 years of race appearances.If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn moreThe inaugural Isle of Man TT was held in 1907, and it's honestly pretty remarkable to me that the event has existed for so long.Not so much because of its expansive history as because of its danger. Between the blistering speeds, the 200-plus turns and the tight, technical roads in harrowing proximity to rock walls and public buildings, it's a wonder that riders keep returning (and that race organizers let them). AdvertisementAdvertisementFor John McGuinness, though, it's been a 30-year thing. The TT legend made his first go at it in 1996, and he's remained a constant presence at the event since.Honda is building a mere 15 examples of its John McGuinness 30th Anniversary Replica. - Credit: Honda UKNow, to celebrate those three decades of dedication, Honda Racing has blessed us with a special limited-run Fireblade in his honor.Honda's 30-year SP tributeIt's called the John McGuinness 30th Anniversary Replica CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, and it's a reproduction of the bike he campaigned in the Senior TT at this year's event. A mere 15 are set for production, making it even more exclusive than BMW's own TT special.Each bike comes with a serialized plaque on the top triple. - Credit: Honda UKIn keeping with the source material, the bike's livery serves as a tasteful nod to McGuinness's career. The distinctive red paintwork and green number board replicate that of the Honda RS250 he campaigned on his TT debut, and the checkerboard graphic and tank badge remember his sponsor at the time, the late Paul Bird.AdvertisementAdvertisementOf course, the new triple R is a very different bike from the lightweight smoky two-stroke McGuinness raced to secure "best newcomer" in 1996.Along with a 999cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder producing 214 horsepower, it brings advancements like split throttle bodies and a six-axis IMU, not to mention a swingarm derived from the RC213V-S and special HRC-sourced aero.The green number board and red paint are intentional choices meant to reference McGuinness's RS250 race bike. - Credit: Honda UKEven so, McGuinness's race bike benefited from a few Honda upgrades for his run this year, and they're reflected in the replica. In addition to a tall windscreen, seat cowl and HRC oil filler cap, it includes a set of GB Racing engine covers, an Evotech radiator guard and a lever guard. It also runs Metzeler tires. In the company of greatnessCool as the replica is on its own, I'd argue that the included extras and opportunities are what really make the bike an effective tribute.Each bike comes with special extras like a paddock stand and a custom garage mat. - Credit: Honda UKThat's because, beyond goodies like a signed KYT replica helmet, a special paddock stand and a custom garage mat, the package also includes a handover on the Isle of Man.AdvertisementAdvertisementStill not enough TT action for your tastes? As part of the experience, buyers will also have the chance to ride a lap with John McGuinness to put the first 37.75 miles on their odometers.The details are as tasteful as they are striking. - Credit: Honda UKHopefully, he keeps the pace conversational. He finished fifth in his class at the Superbike TT aboard a Fireblade, and he just won his class at the Classic TT.Availability and pricingHonda is building just 15 examples of its John McGuinness 30th Fireblade SP worldwide, and each one will be available by invitation only.Pricing will start from £37,730 (~$51,475), so the exclusivity and opportunity to ride with a legend do come at quite a premium relative to the $28,999 "standard" SP.Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP John McGuinness 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Learn More AdvertisementAdvertisementAbout the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he's not chasing the latest industry news, he's probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.