Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1999 Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird.
From 1990 to 1996, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 was the world’s fastest production motorcycle, and Team Green benefitted from all sorts of press and rider excitement about that fact. Honda decided to steal the crown, and their weapon of choice was the CBR1100XX. It was also known as the Super Blackbird outside of the US – the name was an homage to the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, which has owned the record for fastest “manned airbreathing jet” since 1976. Honda only had the record for three years until Suzuki released the Hayabusa (which was amusingly named as the “peregrine falcon” because they prey on blackbirds), but it was still faster than you’d ever need.
The XX was capable of 175 miles per hour thanks to 162hp/88lb-ft of output from the 1,137cc inline four engine. These bikes are known for being very reliable with owners putting on lots of trouble-free miles. While future efforts from Suzuki and Kawasaki were faster, many publications thought that the Honda was the best all-around bike of the bunch. It also makes you wonder why Yamaha never tried their hand at taking the speed crown.
Manufactured in January of 1999, this example is VIN: JH2SC3500XM201031.
The odometer shows 49,302 miles. The seller states he owned the bike for 8 years, and put approximately 500 miles on it.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Mileage: 49,302 Miles
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Professionally Cleaned + Lined
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: FAIL
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: FAIL
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: FAIL
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Final Drive Condition: New Chain
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: LEAKING
Shock/s: NO
Tire Date Code Front: 21/16
Tire Date Code Rear: 03/18
Tire % Remaining Front: 99%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 99%
Tire Press. Front: 34 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.4V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.3V
Running Condition: Ok
Test Ride Completed: None taken, tires aged
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
•F AND R BRAKE FLUID FAILED H2O TEST
•CLUTCH FLUID FAILED H2O TEST
•FORKS LEAKING
•TIRES AGED
•BRAKE CALIPERS AND PISTONS PAINTED
•AFTERMARKET HANDLEBAR
•AFTERMARKET LEVERS
•YOSHIMURA EXHAUST
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS:
•Fork service
•Replace tires
•Bleed F and R brake fluid
•Bleed clutch line
Modifications:
The seller states: “Plastics and seat replaced, no docs”.
Yoshimura exhaust.
Smoked windscreen.
Carbon-fibre style body stickers and logos.
Frame sliders.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on a Metzler Sportec M7, and Roadtec Z6 tires with date codes of 2116 and 0318.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Honda is offered on a clean Florida title. Have any CBR1100XX Super Blackbird stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
