1998Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird

Rate this bike

37 fields on record

The 1998 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird is a sport-touring powerhouse designed for riders seeking high-speed capability and long-distance comfort. Its 1137cc inline-four engine produces 164 horsepower, making it one of the fastest production bikes of its era. Best known for exceptional top speed and reliability, it appeals to experienced riders who demand performance without sacrificing practicality.

Capacity: 1137.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 223.0 kg
Seat height: 810 mm
Power: 164.0 HP (120.6 kW)

⇄ Compare with another bike All model years

What’s new for the 1998 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird

vs the 1997

Spec	1997	1998
Torque	127.0 Nm (13.0 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs)	124.0 Nm (12.6 kgf-m or 91.5 ft.lbs)

Other years 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering70%

City riding45%

Daily riding60%

Touring75%

Two-up75%

Track60%

Best for: It's built primarily for high-speed sport touring, blending a powerful engine with long-distance comfort.
Built for: The Blackbird is a legendary hyper-sport tourer, prized for its effortless top-end speed and stable, high-speed cruising manners.
Not ideal for: This is not the right choice for beginners, off-road enthusiasts, or riders wanting a light, nimble city commuter.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to us

Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 810mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1998 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

More bikes at 751-820 mm — Middle Ground →

Find bikes that fit your height →

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1137.0 ccm
Power: 164.0 HP (120.6 kW)
Torque: 124.0 Nm (12.6 kgf-m)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.7354 HP/kg
Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 58.0 mm
Compression: 11.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance, integral immobiliser
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with coil springs

Performance

Top speed: 295.0 km/h (183.3 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1490 mm
Overall length: 2160 mm
Overall width: 720 mm
Overall height: 1200 mm
Seat height: 810 mm
Dry weight: 223.0 kg
Wet weight: 253.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.00 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: 43mm HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork, 109mm axle travel
Rear suspension: Pro-link with gas-charged HMAS damper, stepless adjustable rebound damping, 109mm axle travel
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 120 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual disc
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 256 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1997	1998	2000	2002	2005	2007
Capacity	1137 cc	1137 cc	1137 cc	1137 cc	1137 cc	1137 cc
Dry weight	223 kg	223 kg	223 kg	224 kg	224 kg	224 kg
Seat height	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm
Fuel capacity	22 L	22 L	24 L	23 L	23 L	23 L