HONDA CBR900RR Fireblade (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

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

In 2002, in its sixth generation, the Honda CBR900RR or CBR954RR in the North American and Japanese markets was introduced with other visual and technical revisions. Also, in 2001, riding a CBR954RR, John McGuinness won the Macau Grand Prix race.

The revisions for the 2002 model included an enlarged bore from 74 to 75 mm that increased the engine capacity from 929 to 954cc, larger fuel injectors, a larger radiator, a re-mapped electronic fuel injection system, and a more powerful Electronic Control Module (ECU).

It also featured restyled bodywork and fairings that gave it a sleeker look, a stronger frame and swingarm, and the footpegs were raised that allowed greater lean angles. The front brakes featured larger 330 mm discs, while the dry weight was reduced to 168 kg (370 lbs) and the wet weight to 195 kg (430 lbs).

In the power department, the 2002 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade had at its core a 954cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronic fuel injection system and delivered an output power of 154 hp with a peak at 11,250 rpm and 101 Nm (75 lb-ft) of torque available at 9,000 rpm.