Honda CBR900RR Fireblade (1997)

The 1997 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a 919cc engine, DOHC and four valves per cylinder. It has a compression ratio of 11.1:1 and is fitted with liquid cooling, lubrication, and a 4 into 2 into 1 exhaust. The bike is powered by 96.9 kW/130 hp @ 10500rpm and produces maximum torque of 92 Nm/9.4 kg fm/67.9 lb.ft @ 10000rpm. The transmission is six-speed with a # 525 chain, and there’s a 108 link final drive. The bike is fitted with an extruded aluminum main spar frame with Showa cartridge front suspension and a Pro-Link, one Showa damper rear suspension. Braking power is provided by two 296mm discs with 4 piston calipers in the front and a single 240mm disc with 1 piston caliper in the rear. The bike can go from 0 to 60 km/h in 13.2 m/43.3 ft and has a top speed of 259 km/h / 161 mph. The bike has a fuel capacity of 18 liters / 4.8 US gal and weighs 182 kg / 401 lbs. Its dimensions are 2055mm/80.9in in length, 685 mm / 27.0in in width, and 1110 mm / 43.7in in height, with a wheelbase of 1400 mm / 55.2 in. The bike is available in three colors: Red/White/Blue, Black/Yellow, and Black. The Fireblade is known for its drag-reducing front mudguard, which was the same design as the one on Honda’s NSR500 GP bike. It was ridden by Phillip McCallen, who won the 1996 and 1997 Production TTs on the bike.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CBR 900RR Fireblade

Year: 1997

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/Blue, Black/Yellow, Black

Road Test: Motoplus 1996 Superbike Group Test 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.: