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 November of 1992, this example is VIN: JH2SC2811PM100983, Engine #: SC28E-2106050. The seller is the original owner – he purchased it new on May 8, 1993 from Dick Allen’s Yamaha-Honda-Kawasaki in Newhall, California (now Ken & Joe’s).
The odometer shows 12,602 miles.
Modifications:
There no modifications – this CBR is completely stock.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Scratch on inside of windshield.
Scuff on front fender.
Damage to red decal tape on both sides of rear plastic.
Scuff on fuel valve.
Small pit and scuff on left side of fuel tank.
The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues. He has always kept it garaged and rides it ever year. “I have personally done 15 oil and filter changes using genuine Honda filters and Honda GN4 oil. I have documented these on the last page of the owner’s manual.”
The sale includes the owner’s manual, tool kit, and a sales brochure.
He is letting it go as “I am a senior citizen approaching 70. My riding on this motorcycle has been limited for years due to knee and back problems. I think it’s time to let a collector enjoy this wonderful bike.”
Currently located in Hailey, Idaho, this Honda is offered on a clean Idaho title. Have any CBR900RR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the comments!
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