CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird

1999 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1999 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 150 HP (109.5 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115 Nm (84.8 lb-ft) at 7,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 131.9 HP per liter and a 2,200 rpm working window between peak torque (7,300 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird measures 253 kg (558 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.59 HP/kg (1.69 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 7.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 306 km (190 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 275 km/h (171 mph).

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.