Honda CBR929RR Fireblade – The Millennium Legend POA

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The CBR929RR represents a pivotal moment in Honda's history. Created under the watchful eye of the legendary Tadao Baba, it was designed to be lighter, faster, and more technologically advanced than any Fireblade before it. This was the first "Blade" to feature PGM-FI fuel injection, providing a level of throttle precision that redefined the liter-bike class.

With its distinctive triple-headlight design and titanium exhaust components, the 929RR was a masterclass in mass centralization. It famously ditched the traditional 16-inch front wheel for a more standard 17-inch wheel, opening up the world of modern high-performance tires. This is a raw, unadulterated superbike from a time before traction control and ABS—just you, a 150hp V4-rivaling inline-four, and one of the finest chassis ever made.

Key Facts & Specifications

• Engine: 929cc liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC inline-four.

• Technology: Equipped with Honda’s PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) and the HTEV (Honda Titanium Exhaust Valve) for optimized power delivery across the rev range.

• Performance: Delivers a formidable 150–152 hp at 10,750 rpm and a top speed of approximately 175+ mph.

• Chassis: A pivotless aluminum twin-spar frame where the swingarm mounts directly to the engine cases for maximum rigidity and weight savings.

• Suspension: Features 43mm HMAS inverted (USD) forks and a Pro-Link rear monoshock, both fully adjustable.

• Brakes: Massive dual 330mm front discs—the largest ever fitted to a production Fireblade at that time—with four-piston Nissin calipers.

• Weight: Incredibly light for its class, with a dry weight of just 170kg (375 lbs).

Sales Highlights

• Era-Defining Tech: The first Fireblade with upside-down forks and fuel injection.

• Condition: Presented in a clean, professional workshop environment, showing off the polished frame and factory-style graphics.

• Investment Potential: As the first of the "modern" Fireblades, well-maintained 929s are rapidly becoming sought-after modern classics for collectors who value mechanical purity.