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.

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.: