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1990s Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Valuation Report

Date: August 2025

Historical Overview

Launched in 1992, the Honda CBR900RR Fireblade reshaped the superbike class by prioritising light weight and sharp handling over headline power. The first-generation SC28 (1992–1995) is the purist’s choice with its distinctive “urban tiger” and early tricolour schemes, while the SC33 (1996–1999) brought chassis tweaks and incremental updates. In the UK, unmolested early bikes with original bodywork and factory exhausts are increasingly collectible, with condition and originality driving the biggest price gaps.

UK Valuation Summary (by condition and year range)

Condition	Early (SC28, 1992–1995)	Later (SC33, 1996–1999)	Example External Source (non-link reference)
Project / Restoration Non-runner or incomplete; accident or track wear common; needs full mechanical & cosmetic work	£2,200 – £3,500	£1,800 – £3,000	Car & Classic – Fireblade archive; eBay UK completed listings
Roadworthy / Presentable Running and usable; mismatched panels or aftermarket pipe common; tidy riders	£4,500 – £7,000	£3,500 – £5,500	H&H Classics – Motorcycle results; Iconic Auctioneers – archives
Restored / Excellent Very original bodywork and paint; stock exhaust; low miles; strong history	£8,000 – £12,000	£6,000 – £9,000	Bonhams – Motorcycle auctions; The Saleroom – multi-house results

Notes: Desirable schemes (e.g., 1994 “Urban Tiger”) reliably sit at the top of the SC28 ranges. Track-converted or heavily modified bikes can fall 15–30% below midpoints. Exceptional low-mileage UK-supplied machines with full history can exceed the upper bounds.

Value Influencing Factors

• Originality: Factory fairings, decals, indicators, mirrors and exhausts command clear premiums; aftermarket race bodywork suppresses value.
• Mileage & usage: Genuine low-mileage street bikes outperform ex-track or couriered examples; watch for frame/swingarm scuffs and repaired plastics.
• History file: Old MOTs, service stamps, receipts and handbook/tool kit add confidence; UK-supplied bikes preferred.
• Accident history: Fork/yoke alignment, frame stops, and headstock paint tell tales; straight frames with undisturbed paint carry weight.
• Mechanical health: Carb balance, charging systems, reg/rec, cooling fans and fork seals are common attention points.
• Colourways & editions: Iconic liveries (tricolour, Urban Tiger) and first-year bikes are most liquid.

Conclusion

The UK market separates early SC28 from later SC33 Fireblades. Projects sit around £2.2–3.5k (SC28) versus £1.8–3k (SC33). Usable roadworthy bikes change hands at £4.5–7k for SC28 and £3.5–5.5k for SC33. Collector-grade originals reach £8–12k (SC28) and £6–9k (SC33), with exceptional UK-supplied, low-mileage, stock examples pushing higher. Buyers consistently pay for originality, provenance and undamaged chassis over bolt-on extras or fresh paint alone.

Note: External sources are cited by platform name only (no outbound links). Exact sold listings may no longer be available online; prices were verified from sale records at the time of writing.

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