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Honda CBR 929 RR - Specifications

Superbikes 2000!

February 24, 2009

The Final Tally
Superbikes 2000!

Honda Cbr929rr
Honda's CBR929RR squeaks out a narrow but decisive victory over Yamaha's also-stellar YZF-R1. Although the Honda was not the fastest or most powerful, it was close enough to the top of the stack in every relevant category that it earns top honors by virtue of its extreme versatility. The key here is accessibility. We put the Honda first on the road because of its superb agility and confidence-inspiring manners; with an intermediate-level rider aboard, the 929 trailed only the GSX-R at the track. Add to this the Honda's excellent fit and finish and its second-lowest price tag, and you've got the clear makings of a street-going superbike champion.


	Honda CBR929RR	Kawasaki ZX-9R	{{{Suzuki}}} GSX-R750	Yamaha YZF-R1
MSRP	$9999	$10,199	$9399	$10,299
ENGINE
Type	liquid-cooled inline-four	liquid-cooled inline-four	liquid-cooled inline-four	liquid-cooled inline-four
Valve arrangement	dohc, 16v	dohc,16v	dohc, 16v	dohc, 20v
Bore x stroke	74.0 x 54.0mm	75.0 x 50.9mm	72.0 x 46.0mm	74.0 x 58.0mm
Displacement	929cc	899cc	749cc	998cc
Compression ratio	11.3:1	12.2:1	12.0:1	11.8:1
Transmission	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed
Final drive	#525 chain	#525 chain	#520 chain	#530 chain


CHASSIS
Weight	434 lb. (wet)	466 lb. (wet)	426 lb. (wet)	443 lb. (wet)
	{{{405}}} lb. (tank empty)	436 lb. (tank empty)	397 lb. (tank empty)	414 lb. (tank empty)
Fuel capacity	4.8 gal. (18L)	5.0 gal. (19L)	4.8 gal. (18L)	4.8 gal. (18L)
Rake/trail	23.5 deg./3.8 in.	24.0 deg./3.8 in.	24.0 deg./3.8 in.	24.0 deg./3.6 in.
	(97mm)	(97mm)	(97mm)	(92mm)
Wheelbase	54.9 in. (1395mm)	55.7 in. (1415mm)	55.5 in. (1410mm)	54.9 in. (1395mm)
Seat height	32.3 in. (820mm)	31.9 in. (810mm)	32.7 in. (830mm)	32.1 in. (815mm)


SUSPENSION
Front	43mm cartridge fork	46mm cartridge fork	43mm cartridge fork	41mm cartridge fork
	adjustable for spring	adjustable for spring	adjustable for spring	adjustable for spring
	preload, compression	preload, compression	preload, compression	preload, compression
	and rebound damping	and rebound damping	and rebound damping	and rebound damping
Rear	single shock	single shock adjustable	single shock adjustable	single shock adjustable
	adjustable for spring	for spring preload, ride	for spring preload, ride	for spring preload,
	preload, compression	height, compression	height, compression	compression and
	and rebound damping	and rebound damping	and rebound damping	rebound damping
Tire, front	120/70ZR17	120/70ZR17	120/70ZR17	120/70ZR17
	Michelin {{{Pilot}}} Sport	Dunlop D207	Dunlop D207	Dunlop D207
Tire, rear	190/50ZR17	190/50ZR17	180/55ZR17	190/50ZR17
	Michelin Pilot Sport	Dunlop D207	Dunlop D207	Dunlop D207


PERFORMANCE
Corrected 1/4-mile*	10.31 sec. @ 134.5 mph	10.261 sec. @ 133.9 mph	10.263 sec. @ 135.6 mph	10.29 sec. @ 135.3 mph
0-60 mph	3.04 sec.	3.07 sec.	3.10 sec.	3.04 sec.
0-{{{100}}} mph	6.09 sec.	6.15 sec.	6.21 sec.	6.12 sec.
Top-gear roll-on,
60-{{{80}}} mph	3.37 sec.	3.41 sec.	4.11 sec.	3.02 sec.
Fuel mileage
(low/high/average)	29/44/38	31/45/38	32/41/36	35/44/39
Cruising range
(excluding reserve)	144 miles	152 miles	137 miles	148 miles
*Performance with test-session weather conditions corrected to sea-level standard conditions (59 degrees F, 29.92 in. of mercury)


Cheers & Jeers
Bike/Score
	HONDA	KAWASAKI	SUZUKI	YAMAHA	VERDICT
Engine	8	7	9	10	R1 smothers big bikes, GSX-R all others, ZX-9R's a jet or two from stomping them all
Drivetrain	9	8	9	9	Kawasaki gearbox not quite as slick as the others, GSX-R a tad lashy in lower gears
Ride	8	9	8	8	Cushier suspenders of ZX-9R most pleasant, CBR not too far behind
Handling	9	7	9	8	Yes. {{{Honda}}}'s the sharpest street-tool here, GSX-R rules the circuit
Ergonomics	8	9	6	7	ZX-9R very good. CBR not so bad, GSX-R fine if you're under 5-foot-8
Value	9	7	9	9	Cousin ZedX-9R looks country in this slick brushed-alloy crowd
Fun factor	10	8	9	9	How much adrenaline can you stand? CBR and GSX-R are quick, light and powerful
Overall*	10	8	9	9	On the street, nimble literbikes rule; it's the CBR by a nose hair

*Overall rating is independent and not derived from category scores.