What kind of power does a Honda Fireblade have?
The Honda CBR900RR FireBlade’s 929cc capacity and 125-odd bhp at the rear wheel all sounds pretty healthy. But the Yamaha YZF-R1 had more CCs, more midrange and more outright power. Even Kawasaki’s ZX-9R was comparable for less dosh.
Where can I buy a Honda CBR900RR Fireblade?
Find a Honda CBR900RR FireBlade for sale. All the basics are there plus the Honda CBR900RR FireBlade has the familiar underseat storage cubbyhole (even if it’s smaller than early Honda CBR900 FireBlades ). Honda’s HISS was new and welcome – a key based immobilizer system – just don’t loose both keys or you’ll face a £800+ bill.
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.
Is it worth replacing the MOSFET in a Honda Fireblade?
Replacement upgraded MosFet units are available from Electrex world among others. Even if everything’s working well, it’s worth upgrading all the wiring and connectors linked with the alternator, RR and battery. The engine and gearbox are pretty solid if cared for. Camchains get rattly, but should calm down as the engine warms.
What are the specs of a new Honda Fireblade?
On paper it looked interesting – a slight capacity hike (from 919 to 929cc) allowing an impressive claimed 150bhp (up 24bhp on the outgoing model), fuel injection rather than carbs, a 17in front wheel in place of the nineties’ Blade’s much-maligned 16in, and a minimalist new frame with the swing arm pivoting on the crankcases, MotoGP-style.
When did the Honda CBR900RR Fireblade come out?
Well, yeah, normally, but twenty years ago Honda were finding it a bit hard to get anyone interested in their all-new version of the genre.
Replacement upgraded MosFet units are available from Electrex world among others. Even if everything’s working well, it’s worth upgrading all the wiring and connectors linked with the alternator, RR and battery. The engine and gearbox are pretty solid if cared for. Camchains get rattly, but should calm down as the engine warms.
Is the CBR929RR Fireblade a wheelie bike?
The Blade’s an awesome wheelie bike too – just sit back in the saddle and let the motor pull through first and up she comes as the midrange turns to top-end. Then keep chucking gears at it as long as you like and the front wheel will hover three feet in the air forever.