CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird

1998 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1998 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird sport touring motorcycle, Honda 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) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 124 Nm (91.5 lb-ft) at 7,250 rpm, 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 and a 2,750 rpm working window between peak torque (7,250 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), 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.