Sportbikes
1993Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade
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The 1993 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade is a lightweight supersport that revolutionized the middleweight category with its 124 hp inline-four engine and nimble 185 kg chassis. Designed for experienced riders seeking sharp handling and agility, it became legendary for combining genuine performance with practicality. Its exceptional power-to-weight ratio and responsive character established the template for modern supersport motorcycles.
- Capacity
- 893.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 185.0 kg
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Power
- 124.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 10500 RPM
What’s new for the 1993 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade
vs the 1992| Spec | 1992 | 1993 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 124.0 HP (91.2 kW) | 124.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 10500 RPM |
| Torque | — | 88.3 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 65.1 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM |
| Dry weight | — | 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds) |
| Seat height | — | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | — | 1405 mm (55.3 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for spirited canyon carving and track-day performance rather than utilitarian transport.
- Built for
- A raw, high-strung superbike icon that rewards precise inputs with explosive acceleration and razor-sharp cornering agility.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right choice for beginners, tall touring riders, two-up journeys, or anyone seeking a relaxed, upright commuting experience.
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 usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsSafety recalls
⚠ 1 recall may applySERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERApr 1992 · 92V062000
THERE IS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT DISC PADS AND THE CALIPER ASSEMBLY. HEAT BUILD UP CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE PAD BACKING PLATE TO EXPAND AND BIND IN THE CALIPER. THE BRAKE PADS WILL CONTINUOUSLY CONTACT THE BRAKE ROTOR, OVERHEATING THE FRONT ROTOR.
Risk: THE EXPANSION OF THE BRAKE PAD BACKING PLATE WILL CAUSETHE BRAKE PADS TO CONTINUOUSLY CONTACT THE BRAKE ROTOR AND OVERHEAT THE FRONTROTOR; CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR TO DISTORT, DECREASING BRAKE PERFORMANCEAND CAUSING LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS IF NECESSARY.
These recalls cover some 1993 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA, use gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall in the UK, or ask a dealer.
Source: NHTSA. View all Honda recalls →
Bike Reliability
How the score works →59
out of 100Average
The 1993 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 83.6% of the time, 2.8 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 59% of models.
All years of this model: 63 / 100 (good) from 48,368 tests.
83.6%Passed first time
11.3%Failed outright
5.1%Fixed during test
29,000Typical miles
568Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
61
59
55
59
59
51
67
58
73
61
67
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
Against its rivals · ranks 4 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ducati 900 SS Super Sport | 86 Excellent | 211 |
| 2 | Ducati 900 Superlight | 79 Good | 278 |
| 3 | Ducati 900 SS | 67 Good | 2,720 |
| 4 | Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade | 63 Good | 48,368 |
| 5 | Honda CBR 1000 F | 46 Average | 30,332 |
| 6 | Suzuki RF 900 R | 43 Average | 12,586 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 893.0 ccm
- Power
- 124.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 10500 RPM
- Torque
- 88.3 Nm (9.0 kgf-m) @ 10000 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6703 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 74.0 x 54.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- 0-60 mph
- 2.90 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1405 mm
- Overall length
- 2055 mm
- Overall width
- 685 mm
- Overall height
- 1110 mm
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Dry weight
- 185.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 206.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 89 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 130/70-ZR16
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1997 | 1999 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 892 cc | 893 cc | 893 cc | 918 cc | 918 cc | 929 cc |
| Dry weight | — | 185 kg | 185 kg | 183 kg | 180 kg | 170 kg |
| Seat height | — | 770 mm | 770 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 61 Good | 59 Average | 55 Average | 51 Average | 58 Average | 61 Good |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade?
The 1993 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade has a Capacity of 893.0 ccm (54.49 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade have?
The 1993 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade has a Power of 124.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 10500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade have?
The 1993 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade?
The 1993 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade has a Torque of 88.3 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 65.1 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM.
How much does the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade weigh?
The 1993 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade has a Dry weight of 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds).
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