The Honda CBR 900RR Fireblade 1998

Gearbox was slightly adjusted, which caused an increase in the top speed of about 6 km/h. Also engine cooling was improved, frame was lightened ( about 4 kg ) and also was improved stability by lowering of fork offset. The fork was changed, new bail arm had higher torsion stiffness and diameter of front rotor was increased from 296 to 310 mm. Also were used new four piston brakes. Look was changed thanks to a new headlight and remodeled hood. In comparison with previous model Honda improved model at least 10 %, but it wasnt enough. The world was captured by R1 fever. Blade riders fast forgot on RR when they saw the new R1. Yamaha engaged by modern look and although it was only 2 kg lighter then Fireblade looked liket would be lighter at least 50%. In streight competition R1 wasn't clear winner. Wasn't so stable, didn't turn so easily and in lower speed falling into the curves too much, but it didn't avoid RR from second position.