CBR 900 RR

1999 Honda CBR 900 RR Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1999 Honda CBR 900 RR sport motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 918 cc (56 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 125 HP (91.2 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 94 Nm (69.3 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 136.2 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,000 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 measures 203 kg (448 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.62 HP/kg (1.62 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, combined with a 1,405 mm (55.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 277 km (172 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 254 km/h (158 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1992 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.