Honda CBR900RR Fireblade (1996)

The Honda CBR900RR Fireblade (1996) is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 919cc and a compression ratio of 11.1:1. It has a liquid cooling system, wet sump lubrication, and 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust. The bike is equipped with a 6-speed transmission, a #525 chain final drive, and a clutch that is wet, multiple discs, and cable-operated. The Honda CBR900RR Fireblade has a maximum power output of 96.9 kW at 10,500 rpm, and maximum torque of 92 Nm at 10,000 rpm.

The bike has a top speed of 259 km/h (161 mph) and an average fuel consumption of 5.8 l/100 km (17.2 km/l or 40.5 mpg). It weighs 182 kg (401 lbs) dry and 204 kg (450 lbs) wet. The bike’s dimensions are 2055 mm (80.9 in) in length, 685 mm (27.0 in) in width, and 1110 mm (43.7 in) in height. Its wheelbase is 1400 mm (55.2 in) and its seat height is 810 mm (31.9 in).

The Honda CBR900RR Fireblade is equipped with a front suspension that has a 45mm Showa cartridge and adjustments for spring preload and rebound damping. The rear suspension is Pro-Link with one Showa damper and adjustments for spring preload, rebound damping, and compression damping. The bike has front brakes that are 2x 296 mm discs with 4-piston calipers and a rear brake that is a single 240 mm disc with 1-piston caliper.

Overall, the Fireblade’s capacity was increased to 918.5cc, the seating position was more relaxed, the chassis was beefed up, and the fairing was redesigned. The front mudguard was designed to reduce drag and was the same as the one on Honda’s NSR500 GP bike. Phillip McCallen won the 1996 and 1997 Production TTs on the Blade.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CBR 900RR Fireblade

Year: 1996

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 919 cc / 56.1 cub. in

Bore x Stroke: 71 x 58 mm

Compression Ratio: 11.1:1

Cooling System: Liquid cooling

Lubrication: Wet sump

Exhaust: 4 into 2 into 1

Induction: 4 x 38 mm Keihin CV carbs

Ignition: Electronically triggered

Starting: Electric

Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Max Power: 96.9 kW / 130 hp @ 10500rpm

Max Power Rear Wheel: 86.9 kW / 118.1 hp @ 103500rpm

Max Torque: 92 Nm / 9.4 kg fm / 67.9 lb.ft @ 10000rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: # 525 chain, 108 links

Gear Ratio: 1st 2.73 / 2nd 1.93 / 3rd 1.67 / 4th 1.90 / 5th 1.26 / 6th 1.17:1

Frame: Extruded aluminum main spars have triple-box cross section

Front Suspension: 45mm Showa cartridge, adjustments for spring preload, rebound damping adjustable

Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in.

Rear Suspension: Pro-Link, one Showa damper, wheel travel, adjustments for spring, preload, rebound damping, compression damping

Rear Wheel Travel: 125 mm / 4.9 in.

Front Brakes: 2x 296 mm discs 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 130/70 ZR16

Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17

Rake: 24 degrees

Trail: 89 mm / 3.5 in.

Dimensions: Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in

Wheelbase: 1400 mm / 55.2 in.

Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.9 in.

Dry Weight: 182 kg / 401 lbs

Wet Weight: 204 kg / 450 lb

Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal

Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph – 0: 13.2 m / 43.3 ft.

Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph – 0: 37 m / 121 ft.

Average Consumption: 5.8 l/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 mpg

Standing 1/4 mile: 10.5 sec / 211.5 km/h / 131.4 mph

Top Speed: 259 km/h / 161 mph

Colours: Red/White/Yellow, Black/Yellow/Bronze, Blue/Orange

Road Test: Motoplus 1996 Motosprint 1996 Motosprint 1996 Superbike Group Test

Overview A 1mm larger bore saw the FireBlade s capacity increased to 918.5cc and the seating position was more relaxed, with 10mm taller bars and seat height. The chassis was also beefed up and the fairing redesigned. c The Blade s drag-reducing front mudguard was the same design as the one on Honda s NSR500 GP bike. c Phillip McCallen won the 1996 and 1997 Production TTs on the Blade.: