| MODEL | HONDA CBR 900RR FIREBLADE 1998 |
| Year | 1998 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 919 cc / 56.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 71 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 94.1 kW / 128 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 93 Nm / 9.5 kgf-m / 68 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronically triggered |
| Induction | 4 x 38 mm Keihin CV carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Final Drive | #525 chain, 108 links |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Extruded aluminium main spars with triple-box cross section |
| Front Suspension | 45 mm Showa cartridge fork, preload and rebound damping adjustable, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link, single Showa damper, preload, rebound and compression damping adjustable, 125 mm / 4.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2055 mm / 80.9 in |
| Overall Width | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Overall Height | 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 180 kg / 397 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 204 kg / 450 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 130/70 ZR16 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 mpg |
| Top Speed | 257.5 km/h / 160 mph |
For 1998 Honda claimed most of the Fireblade was new: revised chassis geometry, a stronger swingarm, a new fairing and headlight, new clocks, larger 310 mm front discs and many new engine internals, including friction-reducing coated pistons. Capacity stayed at 919 cc and the 16-inch front wheel remained; testers liked the handling but found a flat spot in the mid-range.
