

This edition of the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 SP and the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin.This particular Honda CBR 900 has a 893cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
The 1992 CBR 900 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBR 900's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 206 kgs (454 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 893cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 122 bhp (90 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 64.9 lb-ft (88.0 Nm) @ 10000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CBR 900 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1992 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade has a Power to weight ratio of 592.2 bhp per ton and 315.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 CBR 900 competing with the 1989 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP [614.4 bhp\ton] and the 1991 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP [614.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CBR 900 generating around 315.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2007 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 [340.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2013 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 [340.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.4 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT (6.2 secs) and the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX (6.2 secs). This Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1992 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade and the 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12 R Ninja
When talking about the performance of the 1992 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.3 secs @ 1 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12 R Ninja (10.3 secs) and the 2011 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC (10.3 secs).
The 1992 version of the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade has a maximum speed of 164mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1992 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade then how about a 2021 Kawasaki Z H2 1000 SE (175 mph) and the 2020 Kawasaki Z H2 1000 (175 mph).
Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer DCT
Engine Capacity: 1237 cc
Top Speed: 135 mph
Quarter Mile: 11.5 secs @ 0 mph