

This edition of the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2000. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2001 Yamaha YZF1000 R1.This particular Honda CBR 900 has a 929cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
The 2000 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 194 kgs (427 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 929cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 152 bhp (113 kW) @ 10750 rpm similar to the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ [152 bhp (113 kW) @ 11000 rpm] or the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT [150 bhp (111 kW) @ 11000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 75.9 lb-ft (103.0 Nm) @ 9000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 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 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 750 K5 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929.
The 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 has a Power to weight ratio of 783.5 bhp per ton and 391.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2000 CBR 900 competing with the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 750 K5 [792.3 bhp\ton] and the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 750 K4 [792.3 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 391.5 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 2017 Yamaha YZF1000 R1M [416.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 2015 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 [416.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 4.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 similar in acceleration to the 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SOHC (4.7 secs) and the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 750 20th Anniversary (4.7 secs). This Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 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 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 and the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 750 K4
When talking about the performance of the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.4 secs @ 133 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 750 K4 (10.4 secs) and the 2020 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC (10.4 secs).
The 2000 version of the Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 has a maximum speed of 0mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan LTD
Engine Capacity: 498 cc
Top Speed: 100 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.8 secs @ 86 mph