Description
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In the early 1990s, Honda turned the motorcycling world on its head when it released the CBR900RR Fireblade. The ‘Blade’s designer, Tadao Baba, primarily focused on keeping weight down above all else — a must considering his brief was to deliver a modern superbike with open-class power, weighing no more than your average 600 of the day. The “Fireblade” name is actually the result of a mistranslation of the word “lightning”, and it didn’t fit squarely into any of the existing major classes. Rather, Honda’s goal was to create the best possible road-going superbike, and the eventual result was the 900RR.
At the heart of the original Fireblade — which didn’t come to US shores until ’93 — was a 893cc in-line four which was essentially a stroked three-quarter liter mill with a 70mm bore. Though it wasn’t the most powerful engine of its day, the RR’s 124 hp, 65 ft-lbs of torque, and 160 mph top speed were nothing to scoff at, especially with its svelte weight. A number of measures were taken by Baba and his team to ensure the Fireblade would hit its target weight. This included using a highly-developed lightweight frame, 16” front wheel, conventional forks instead of heavier inverted units (though the 900RR’s front-end was designed to look like an upside down fork) and even the Swiss cheesed-nose.
In the end, Baba-san came through, delivering a 900 that tipped the scales at around 450lbs wet. It was less than 10 lbs heavier than the CBR600, and a whopping 100lbs lighter than most of the open-class competition of the day.
Manufactured in March of 1992, this example is VIN: JH2SC2828NM000076. The seller purchased this motorcycle via an auction over one year ago.
The odometer shows 18,110 kilometers (11,253 miles). The seller has put approximately 500 miles on this example. The seller notes the true mileage is unknown.
Maintenance:
The seller states TFOG Wheelsports inspected the motorcycle and made some minor carburetor adjustments.
Modifications:
Two Brothers Racing exhaust.
Ontario Moto Tech triple tree.
Tank pad.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Shinko tires with date codes of 1022 and 1821.
The sale includes three keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Denver, Colorado, this Honda is offered on a clean Colorado title. Have any CBR900RR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
