Honda Rc45 vs Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rc45 vs Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade. Honda Rc45: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade: 122 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rc45
Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
122 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
92 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
185 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm
122 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
92 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h
270 km/h
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (est. 13.3 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Rc45
8.5/10
"A magnificent investment piece that will punish uninformed buyers mercilessly."
Pros
+Incredible V4 engine character
+Genuine racing homologation history
+Strong investment appreciation
Cons
−Parts scarcity is brutal
−Cam chain issues lurk
−Maintenance costs are astronomical
Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade
8.5/10
"A genuine legend that still rewards experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Legendary handling still impressive
+Strong parts availability overall
Cons
−Fairing panels costly and scarce
−Hard seat on long rides
−Carb versions need attention
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