HONDA CBR900RR Fireblade (1996-1997) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1992, Honda released the first generation of the CBR900RR, also known as the Fireblade in some countries, a 900cc sports motorcycle part of the CBR series and the first large-displacement model that featured the "RR" suffix.

When the bike was first introduced in 1992, it packed an 893cc four-cylinder engine and set a precedent for light weight in the superbike class, being much lighter than other large-displacement motorcycles at the time.

In 1997, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR900RR, a sports machine in its third generation that came with only graphics and color changes but also benefitted from the major revision received in 1996.

The 1996 model updates included optimized rigidity of the suspension and chassis, with thinner-walled extrusions used in the swingarm and chassis, revised shock and fork internals, and a raised swingarm pivot.

The handlebar was repositioned 10 mm higher and swept back by five degrees for the improved riding position, one mm (0.04-inches) bore increase that raised the engine displacement to 919cc, while other revisions included a smaller alternator, a throttle position sensor, extra clutch plates, and a larger exhaust system.

As for power, the 1997 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade had at its core a 919cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fitted with four Keihin Cv carburetors and delivered an output power of 130 hp with maximum strength at 10,500 rpm and 92 Nm (68 lb-ft) of torque available at 10,000 rpm.