CBR 900 RR Fireblade

1996 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1996 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade pairs a 918 cc (56 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 128 HP (93.4 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 91.2 Nm (67.3 lb-ft) at 8,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 139.4 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (8,750 rpm) and peak power (10,500 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 900 RR Fireblade measures 183 kg (403 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.7 HP/kg (1.43 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 8 indexed model years from 1993 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.