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Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 1993 Honda CBR900RR. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
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: JH2SC2807PM103104. The seller is the owner of Adrenaline Cycle in Swansea, Massachusetts and this comes out of his personal collection. He acquired it three years ago from a local private party.
The odometer shows 17,399 miles.
This bike was serviced by Adrenaline six months ago with a fluid flush, some new hoses, new cables, and brand new Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 tires with zero miles since they were installed.
Modifications:
Targa color-matched seat cowl. The stock passenger seat is included.
Daytona adjustable steering damper.
Stock windshield with Lockhart Phillips Racing sticker, one yellow headlight.
Cut rear fender.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The sale includes the owner’s manual and tool kit.
Currently located in Swansea, Massachusetts (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale with Connecticut registration. The seller is a Massachusetts-based dealer who notes that bikes older than 20 years do not need titles in Connecticut and that you can get a title in another state with registration from the last owner and Bill of Sale (both included).
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Please Note: In response to customer requests, we are implementing an automatic bid bump: if your proxy bid meets or exceeds the reserve price, bidding will jump up to meet that price and you will see “Reserve price has been met” under the price. Please contact abhi@iconicmotorbikes.com if you have any questions!
