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 100lbs lighter than most of the open-class competition of the day. 1994 brought an updated shift drum as well as the debut of the fox-eye headlight style.
This example is VIN: SC282252595. The seller acquired it ten years ago from Gary, the owner of White Knuckle Motorsports in Springville, Utah.
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 2,000 miles. The odometer shows 13,449 kilometers (8,356 miles).
“I got it from Gary when I was collecting early 90s CBR’s and RVF’s. He said it was one of his favorites due to its power and weight for its age.”
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok with light rust
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok (Age Unknown)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok (3% of moisture contamination)
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail (>3% of moisture contamination)
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Dirty
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok, right turn signal switch sticking.
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Non Functioning
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 5%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 70%
Forks: Right Hand Fork Leaking
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 39/14
Tire Date Code Rear: 30/14
Tire % Remaining Front: 80%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 27 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 30 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.2V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.4V
Running Condition: Runs OK on Bench
Test Ride Completed: None Taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Right hand front turn signal is broken
-Front brake pads are very low
-Right hand fork seal is leaking
-Tires are old and out of date spec
-Seat is cracked and has wear damage
-Battery required to be jumped to check electrical
-Front brake reservoir will need to be replaced
-Light Rust at the bottom of the fuel tank
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS:
-Replace Front right turn signal assembly
-Diagnose sticking turn signal switch
-Replace Front Brake Pads
-Rebuild Front Forks
-Diagnose front brake light functionality
-Chain Service
-Replace Battery
-Hydro 2 (Front and Rear Brake Fluid) Flush
-Reupholster or Replace Seat
-Replace Front and Rear Tires
Modifications:
Yoshimura Titan exhaust.
A2 Form windscreen.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Sportmax GPR-200 tires with date codes of 3014 and 3914.
The sale includes one key and a spare set of turn signals.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Honda is offered on a clean Utah title. Have any CBR900RR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
