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 10lbs heavier than the CBR600, and a whopping 100 lbs lighter than most of the open-class competition of the day!
Manufactured in September 1992, this example is VIN: JH2SC2818PM101015. The seller is Modern Classics Sportbike Restorations (who sold a 1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R M1 here on Iconic in November 2022). They acquired this Honda from a private owner in central California almost 2 years ago with the intent of refurbishing it.
The odometer shows 21,859 miles. During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 200 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “The bike just went through a full strip down, meticulous clean, re-grease of all pivot points, replacement of any damaged or missing fasteners, brake flush and fresh fluids, engine service with fresh oil and filters, new chain and sprockets.”
“It was then treated to a cosmetic refresh with an emphasis on retaining as mush of the original paint and finishes as possible. All cosmetic defects were addressed to a high standard of work, including full paint correction on all of the body panels and gas tank. All of the work was fully documented by MCSR.”
Modifications:
Per the seller, “None, the bike was restored to as close to OE as possible.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 tires with date codes of 2216 and 0918.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller states that there are no cosmetic blemishes. Please see the album up top for nearly 100 images of this motorcycle.
Currently located in Los Gatos, California, this Honda is offered on a clean California title with registration current through August 2023.
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