CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird

1997 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1997 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird features a 1137 cc (69.4 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 164 HP (119.7 kW) while maximum torque reaches 127 Nm (93.7 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 144.2 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird measures 223 kg (492 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.74 HP/kg (1.36 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 1997 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.