Is the Honda Fireblade a good bike to buy?
But plenty of riders will go for the Yamaha YZF-R1 of this era so the Honda CBR900RR FireBlade can make a sensible if not cheap buy. Insurance can be ferocious so get a quote before you buy. Find a Honda CBR900RR FireBlade for sale.
When did the Honda Fireblade RR come out?
The Honda FireBlade is a modern icon in sports motorcycling and has a special place in the hearts of British headbangers. Launched in 1992, it revolutionized the ‘superbike’ and set a benchmark that took the competition several years to reach. The RR model was launched in 2000 with a 929ccc motor,…
Is the Honda CBR900RR Fireblade dirt cheap?
The Honda CBR900RR FireBlade is susceptible to occasional gearbox problems including jumping out of second under acceleration. The ‘Honda effect’ means you’ll never find one of these motorcycles dirt cheap unless it’s got a problem.
Which is better a Honda Fireblade or Honda CBR929?
The 2000 model Fireblade holds a huge advantage over the previous model. The engine is a pearler. Clean useable drive is available just about everywhere in the rev range.
Which is better Fireblade 929 or 954 motor?
You can pick them up for closer to £3000 but the mileage will be over 30,000 and really you are better off saving up a few more quid to get a good one. The older FireBlade 929 model may tempt you as it is cheaper, but the bigger capacity 954 motor is much better and worth paying more to have.
What was the color of the Honda Fireblade in 2000?
Year 2000 RR-Y models were available in blue/red, blue/yellow or black. 2001 RR-1 models were available in red/white/blue, black, or blue. You can pick up an RR-Y/1 as a project for well under a grand, but we’d advise you not to.
Why are the crankcases shorter on a 2000 Honda Fireblade?
The crankcases are shorter than the ’99 model which allowed the engine to be situated further forward in the chassis. This meant that the swingarm could be longer while maintaining the original wheelbase.