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The recipe sounds simple: Design a sportbike as light as a 600-class machine, but with the hard-hitting punch of a 1000cc open-classer. And while you're at it, make sure it has impeccable handling, excellent ergonomics, an impressive racing resume, and legendary reliability. Maybe now you're beginning to understand why the 900RR has never had any real competition. 
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| With its major update in 1996, the 900 got a bigger engine, a new frame, new suspension, and a more comfortable riding position. All those changes are keeping the RR way out in front in 1997. Short of putting a headlight and a license plate on one of Kevin Erion's championship-winning SuperTeams bikes, the CBR900RR is the biggest advantage you'll ever have. |
| Specifications | CBR900RR |
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| engine | 919cc DOHC liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder |
| bore and stroke | 71 x 58.0 mm |
| compression ratio | 11.1:1 |
| transmission | close-ratio six-speed |
| final drive | O-ring sealed chain, 16/43 |
| front suspension | 45mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability and adjustable rebound damping and compression damping |
| rear suspension | Pro-link Hmas single shock with 7-position spring-preload adjustability and adjustable rebound damping and compression damping |
| front brakes | dual full-floating discs with four-piston calipers |
| rear brakes | single disc with single-piston caliper |
| front tire | 130/70ZR-16 radial |
| rear tire | 180/55ZR-17 radial |
| ground clearance | 5.5 inches |
| seat height | 31.9 |
| wheelbase | 55.1 inches |
| dry weight | 403.4 pounds |
| fuel capacity | 4.8 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve |
| colors | yellow/black/white; black/red/gray; red |
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