CBR 900 RR Fireblade

2001 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2001 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade features a 929 cc (56.7 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 147 HP (107.3 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 101 Nm (74.5 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 158.2 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (11,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the CBR 900 RR Fireblade measures 170 kg (375 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.86 HP/kg (1.16 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 273 km/h (170 mph).

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.