893 1996-1997

When Honda unveiledthe CBR900RR in early 1992, it let loose a backroad weapon that was light years ahead of its time. Still, the battle for class supremacy marches on, and the standing never last long in a war zone, so Honda has rearmcdlhc '96 Honda CBR900RR. Since iis introduction, the CBR's liquid-cooled, 16-valve motor has been the lightest, most compact Open-class inline-Four available. Last year, a revised gearbox with improved shift action marked the powerplant's first major update. Now, a host of engine-related performance improvements joins an even slicker-shifting close-ratio six-speed box. Honda fairings