HONDA CBR900RR Fireblade (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CBR900RR, also known as the Fireblade in some countries, was a sports bike part of the CBR series, introduced in 1992 as the first model in Honda's range that featured the RR suffix, developed and designed by Tadao Baba.

In 2003, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR900RR Fireblade, a sports motorcycle that benefitted from the latest updates brought upon the 2002 model and included visual and technical revisions.

The CBR900RR was also known as the CBR954RR in the North American and Japanese markets and was powered by a 954cc engine fitted with a Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system.

Some of the technical and visual highlights of the CBR900RR 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, which allowed greater leaning 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).

As for the power figures, the 2003 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade had its heartbeat set by 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.