Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1999 Honda CBR900RR.
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. In ’94, Honda saved a bit more weight by replacing the steel upper cowl stay with an aluminum piece and replacing the aluminum cylinder head cover with a magnesium unit.
This example is VIN: JH2SC3316XM300030.
The odometer shows 5,063 miles. During his ownership, the seller has covered 1,840 miles.
The seller purchased it six years ago from the original owner in Homestead, Florida.
“I bought the bike for one of my sons as a college graduation present. He was coming from a SV650 and felt this bike was a little too much power. He decided he wanted a KTM Adventure instead. I’ve done a ride or two per summer months since purchasing it. I already have a number of vintage bikes along with my built Low Rider and 2019 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory. This bike is always stored in a climate controlled garage. I’ve only run Non-Ox fuel and the bike is always on a Moose battery tender. The bike has never been left outside or ridden in rain..”
Maintenance:
“Cleaned and synced the carbs, regular oil changes, replaced the battery, replaced the air cleaner with a K&N, replaced the fork oil, replaced the tires in 2021, replaced the high beam light bulb.” The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues and that it “runs great.”
Modifications:
Polished frame.
D&D exhaust.
Aftermarket smoked tail lens.
Carbon fiber top triple cover.
Tinted windscreen.
Steering damper, aftermarket grips, bar ends, and short throw levers.
Tank protector.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport tires which have aged out with date codes of 0918, and 0419.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“2 very small chips on the tank. 2 small dings on the front fairing, one 1 cm line where the paint was scuffed on the tail from the previous owner backing it into a garage wall. One 1/2 cm spot on the top of the left faring by the steering stabilizer where the paint was worn through. Before the previous owner had the pipe installed, the can has some overspray on it from painters painting his garage interior.”
Currently located in Independence, Minnesota, this Honda is offered on a clean Minnesota title. Have any CBR900RR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
