HONDA The Power of Dreams

The CBR900RR Fireblade, on sale from 1992, sent shockwaves throughout Europe.

The newly developed 893 cc water-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, inline 4-cylinder DOHC engine produced 124 PS at 10,500 rpm.

And, the ultra-light chassis’ dry weight was only 185 kg, equivalent to the 600 cc CBR600F. The development team’s goal was to create the lightest supersport that would maximize the joy of riding.

The development of the CBR900RR, with its outstanding specifications for its time, was based on the existence of an inline 4-cylinder 750 cc model that was developed to compete with Honda’s highly acclaimed 750 cc V-4 unit.

The 750 cc engine was initially developed to win races such as the Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race, but the development policy changed, no longer limited to 750 cc models.

The development team took advantage of the CBR750RR’s compact chassis, the already under development, and revised the specifications in many directions, including increasing the displacement. The result was the CBR900RR Fireblade, an ultra-lightweight and compact supersport model.

By mounting an 893 cc inline 4-cylinder engine on an ultra-lightweight chassis comparable to a 600 cc model, the rider could experience acceleration more intense than a 1000 cc model.

The CBR900RR Fireblade gave many riders the joy of riding, from sports riding on race tracks, to winding roads and city riding, and opened up a new world of supersports.