1993 Honda CBR900RR (Boeddeker Collection)

Description

Please note: This is part of the Mark Boeddeker collection. This bike has been prepped for display and does not currently have a battery installed. As such, there is no cold start video.

Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1993 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.” 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 February 1992, this example is VIN: JH2SC280XPM100682. The seller purchased the bike from a private party in 2012.

The odometer shows 2,173 miles.

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:

Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: HIGH
Engine Oil Quality: AGED
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: LOW
Coolant Quality: AGED
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL, > 3% MOISTURE
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL, > 3% MOISTURE
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A, Cable Clutch
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: TIGHT + DIRTY
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok, FL NOT WORKING
Tail Light: Ok, ONE BULB BURNED-OUT
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: UNKNOWN
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 75%
Forks: RH HAS SLIGHT LEAK
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 356
Tire Date Code Rear: 4006
Tire % Remaining Front: 0%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: NO BATTERY INSTALLED
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: N/A
Running Condition: NO START ATTEMPTED
Test Ride Completed: None Taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A

Front Tires
-Front: 130/70-16
-Rear: 180/55-17

Notes:
-Fuel tank has a DIY liner
-Taillight has one bulb burned-out
-Aftermarket triple clamps
-Ohlins steering damper
-Braided brake lines
-Micron exhaust system
-Carbon clock surround
-RH fork leg has a small hole in the chrome – slight weep
-LH turn signal switch sticks
-Front turn signals do not have bolts installed

Cosmetic Imperfections:
–Wheel touched up in places
–Small stone chips on RH fairing
–Small chip on LH fairing upper, mid-fairing

REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
-FL Signal, Electrical Diag/Repair
-LH turn signal switch service
-Engine oil + filter
-Coolant
-Hydro 3
-Tires
-Battery
-Chain Service

Modifications:
Micron exhaust.

Carbon fiber dash surround.

Ohlins steering damper.

Steel braided brake lines.

Ontario Moto Tech triple clamp.

Aftermarket reservoir cap.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT-56 and Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier tires with date codes of 356 and 4006.

The sale includes one key, maintenance records, and rear stand.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Honda is offered on a clean Montana title. Have any CBR900RR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!