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 100 lbs lighter than most of the open-class competition of the day!
Manufactured in July of 1992, this example is VIN: JH2SC2809PM103136, Engine #: SC28E-2103711. The seller acquired it from a private collector in Illinois a year ago.
Since then, he’s covered 20 miles with it. The odometer shows 8,224 miles.
It is upgraded with a Two Brothers exhaust. The carbs have been jetted. The sale includes the original exhaust, which has been ceramic coated.
With the exception of the exhaust, front/rear brake lines, chain, rear sprocket, and the tires, this CBR900RR is all original.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Inside of the tank:
The Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S20 tire date codes are 2212 and 2712.
The sale includes two keys, the original tool kit, the original owner’s manual, and a Second Look tank bra.
During his ownership, the seller cleaned the carbs. He says that it has no mechanical issues. The seller is our new manager Angel, who just moved here from Chicago and is letting go of this and some other bikes you’ll soon see here on Iconic Motorbike Auctions to make room for the move.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean Illinois title. Have any CBR900RR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the comments!
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