Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2001 Honda CBR1100 Blackbird. Please note the VIN report incorrectly states the title is branded for not actual mileage. The the seller states “the mileage is correct.” The seller has showed us the original Maryland title with the true mileage included as well as the original listing from the seller he bought the bike from in 2018. The current title is a clean California title with no brand. When the seller changed the title from Maryland to California in 2018 he did not record the mileage which triggered the title brand on the VIN report. This bike is, however, True mileage.
From 1990 to 1996, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 was the world’s fastest production motorcycle, and Team Green benefitted from all sorts of press and rider excitement about that fact. Honda decided to steal the crown, and their weapon of choice was the CBR1100XX. It was also known as the Super Blackbird outside of the US – the name was an homage to the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, which has owned the record for fastest “manned airbreathing jet” since 1976. Honda only had the record for three years until Suzuki released the Hayabusa (which was amusingly named as the “peregrine falcon” because they prey on blackbirds), but it was still faster than you’d ever need.
The XX was capable of 175 miles per hour thanks to 162hp/88lb-ft of output from the 1,137cc inline four engine. These bikes are known for being very reliable with owners putting on lots of trouble-free miles. While future efforts from Suzuki and Kawasaki were faster, many publications thought that the Honda was the best all-around bike of the bunch. It also makes you wonder why Yamaha never tried their hand at taking the speed crown.
This example is VIN: JH2SC35021M400279. The seller acquired it eight years ago from a private party in Maryland on eBay.
True mileage unknown, however, the odometer shows 38,044 miles. During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 5,000 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. The seller states he has performed “Regular oil changes and new tires, Replaced cam chain adjuster.”
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: VERY LOW
Engine Oil Quality: UNKNOWN
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: DIRTY
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL +3% MOISTURE
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL +3% MOISTURE
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL +3% MOISTURE/CRYSTALIZED
Final Drive Condition: TIGHT/DIRTY
Headlight High Beam: OK
Headlight Low Beam: OK
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: OK
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light (Front Switch): OK
Brake Light (rear Switch): OK
Plate Light: FAIL
Horn: OK
Kill Switch: OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 50%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 10%
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Notes:
BIKE RUNS OTHERWISE NICE
MASTER CYLINDERS LEAKING/PROBABLY OVERFILLED
MRA WINDSCREEN
HEADERS WRAPPED
ALUMINUM FRAME SLIDERS
SLIGHT RUST ON FORK LEGS, BUT NOT LEAKING NOW
PURPLE HYPERPRO SPRING-RATE UNKNOWN
CLIP LINK IN CHAIN
TIRES NEED REPLACING
LIC PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING
FENDER HAS MARKS
FAIRING AND MIRRORS LIGHTLY SCRATCHED
Suggested Repairs:
NEW TIRES
OIL SERVICE
HYDRAULIC FLUSH
REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS AND CALIPER WASH
CHAIN SERVICE ADD PRESS MASTER LINK
LIC PLATE DIAG
DETAIL
Tire Date Code Front: 5017
Tire Date Code Rear: 4518
Tire % Remaining Front: 30%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 38
Tire Press. Rear: 42
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.9
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.75
Running Condition: OK
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: 0
Modifications:
Foam overgrips and custom levers
Installed 20 mm clip on risers and foot peg lowering kit from JAWS in England.
Power point adapter by ignition switch.
It is riding on M1 Full Bore Street tires which have aged out with date codes of 5017 and 4518.
The sale includes two keys, original owners manual, front and rear sprocket, air filter, stock levers, cam chain tensioner, miscellaneous hardware, Honda OEM tool kit under the seat.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Honda is offered on a clean California title with registration current through May 2025. (Current sticker not pictured, see DMV photo.)
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