1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade

1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade

The 1993 1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade is a 893cc four-cylinder sport bike that became one of Honda's most memorable motorcycles of the 1990s.

Specifications

Engine

Type
DOHC inline-4
Displacement
893 cc
Cylinders
4
Power
124 hp @ 10500 rpm
Torque
86.0 Nm
Compression
Bore × Stroke
70.0 × 58.0 mm
Cooling
Water-cooled
Fuel System
4x Keihin carburetors

Chassis & Transmission

Frame
Aluminum twin-spar
Front Suspension
Cartridge fork
Rear Suspension
Pro-Link monoshock
Front Brake
Dual disc
Rear Brake
Single disc
Front Tyre
Rear Tyre
Transmission
6-speed
Final Drive
Chain

Performance

Top Speed
260 km/h (162 mph)
¼ Mile

Dimensions & Weight

Dry Weight
185 kg (408 lbs)
Wet Weight
206 kg (454 lbs)
Seat Height
810 mm
Wheelbase
1405 mm
Ground Clearance
Fuel Capacity
18.0 L

History & Story

In 1993, Honda launched the 1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade — a sport bike that would come to define an era of motorcycling. Hailing from Japan, it combined Japan engineering with sport bike appeal.

The 1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade is motivated by a 893cc DOHC inline-4 four-cylinder unit delivering 124hp at 10500 rpm. Breathing through 4x Keihin carburetors and kept cool by water-cooled, the engine drives through a 6-speed transmission with chain final drive.

Built around a aluminum twin-spar frame, the 1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade suspends its 185 kg (408 lbs) on cartridge fork forks and pro-link monoshock rear units. Braking relies on dual disc at the front and single disc at the rear, with a 1405 mm wheelbase providing stability.

Performance-wise, the 1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade achieves a claimed top speed of 260 km/h (162 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 18.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for sport bike duties. The seat height of 810 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.

Today, the 1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade is considered a desirable collector motorcycle that has appreciated significantly in value over the decades. Parts availability is rated as good, making ownership relatively straightforward. It remains an icon of Honda motorcycling from 1990s.

Known Issues

  • Carb synchronization needed regularly
  • Charging system can be weak on early models
  • Rubber intake boots deteriorate with age

Fun Facts

  • With 124hp, the 1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade was considered extremely powerful when launched
  • The 1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade's top speed of 260 km/h made it one of the fastest production bikes of the 1990s
  • The 1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade is considered one of the most collectible motorcycles from Honda
  • The 1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade is widely regarded as a milestone in motorcycle history

Collector Information

Parts Availability
Good
Collector Rating
8/10

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