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.
This example is VIN: JH2SC2802PM100997. The seller acquired it in 2015 from a private party in Oregon.
During his ownership, the seller has covered 50 miles. The odometer shows 24,478 miles.
Maintenance:
“Last full service was 9/25. Receipt included from last service at Brooks Cycles in Chantilly, VA (2025) and a receipt from the previous service at Brooks Cycles in Chantilly, VA (2020)
Carburetors were jetted by a previous owner, headers were installed by a previous owner.”
Carbs rebuilt (see receipts.)
Front forks resealed (see receipts.)
All faulty bulbs replaced (see receipts.)
State mandated safety check performed (see receipts.)
Brakes and fluid changed (see receipts.)
Mechanical Issues:
“The battery is old. It has been kept on a battery tender, and it still starts the bike. But it’s 10 years old at this point. The tires are also old. Because of the bikes 16″ wheels, tires are a little harder to find. I’m leaving the tires and battery for the new owner so they can select their preferred brand.”
Modifications:
“Renntec rear storage rack, GIVI storage custom painted to match the CBR’s red white and blue theme. Both are easily removable if you choose. I wanted to try to make this a bike that could do an overnight ride, regardless of the weather. You need a place for storage and to keep things dry. That is all included with the sale. The Givi/Renntech storage should hold the Oxford panniers just fine as an alternative to the Oxford RT15 center bag.”
Vance & Hines exhaust.
Zero Gravity windscreen.
Aftermarket turn signals.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler Sportec M3 tires that have aged out.
The sale includes 3 ignition keys, front wheel brake disk lock, front and rear Venom stands.
“Trimax Rotor Wheel Lock, BikeMaster Tire Repair Kit, Oxford RT30 Saddle Packs/Panniers in black red and white. Oxford RT15 Seat Pack in black red and white. Spare nuts and bolts, mostly Honda OEM.”
Nuzari Full Cover (charcoal grey.)
Original 1993 Honda CBR 900 sales brochure.
“OEM Honda decals. These are for the wrong color motorcycle. These are for a Grey, Red and Silver paint theme. Some like the blue carry over to the red white and blue.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“The CBR still has all the original plastics other than the changes that were mentioned above. Upper front fairing has a small crack that I photographed and that could be easily repaired. The windshield lens has been replaced by me. I purchased it with a black Zero Gravity lens however I replaced it with a clear Zero Gravity. The lens has some light scuffing and should be easily polished out. There was a crack in the mid fairing on the left hand side, but I repaired the broken ABS tab. Front side of the fairing looks fine, but the back side is a bit messy IMO.”
Currently located in Aldie, Virginia, this Honda is offered on a clean Virginia title.
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