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Demystifying Motorcycles

Honda CBR900RR Fireblade (1992-2003)

1992 CBR900RR Fireblade
Honda CBR900RR Fireblade SC28 (N/P/R/S)

1992-1995

  • Capacity: 893cc
  • Weight: 185kg (dry) 205kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Carbureted (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 130/70-16
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Drive: 530 x 108 (JTF333RB.16, JTR302.42)
  • Notes: The CBR900 revolutionised sportsbikes in the early nineties. it was astronomically light compared to it's competitors. 16″ front wheel – this can be swapped for the front wheel from a VFR750 or CBR600 of the same era. CBR600F3 (96-98). 1994 – upper cowl changed from steel to aluminium, cylinder head cover changed from aluminium to magnesium. Independent dual lights changed to ‘tiger eyes’.

CBR900RR Fireblade SC33 (T/V/W/X)
CBR900RR Fireblade SC33 (T/V/W/X)

1996-1999

  • Capacity: 919cc
  • Weight: 183kg (dry), 1998 - 180kg (dry)
  • Fuelling: Carbureted ( tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 130/70-16
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Drive: 525 x 108 (JTF1370RB.16, JTR1304.42)
  • Notes: If converting 1997 onwards to 17″ rim, there’s a bit of engineering involved as the six disc mounting holes need elongating to allow the head of the bolts to sit 1mm further out from centre of the hub.

CBR900RR Fireblade 2000
CBR900RR Fireblade SC44 (Y/1)

2000-2001

  • Capacity: 929cc
  • Weight: 170kg (dry)
  • Fuelling: PGM-FI Fuel Injection (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 190/50-17
  • Drive: 530 x 108 (JTF333RB.16, JTR1306.42)
  • Notes: 16" front rim was changed for a 17".

CBR900RR Fireblade 2002
CBR900RR Fireblade SC50 (2/3)

2002-2003

  • Capacity: 954cc
  • Weight: 168kg (dry), 195kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: PGM-FI Fuel Injection (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 190/50-17
  • Drive: 530 x 108 (JTF333RB.16, JTR1306.42)
  • Notes: Replaced by the CBR1000RR Fireblade in 2004.

Factoids

The name 'fireblade' was a mistranslation from Japanese - the intended title was 'lightning'. Obviously, Fireblade is way cooler. Designed by Tadao Baba.