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Honda Fireblade

The last '900' FireBlade. It's also arguable the most complete, all-round superbike of its time if not all time. A notable evolution from the previous 929cc model, rather than a clean-sheet creation, the 2002 CBR900RR-2 saw a bigger 954cc engine, lighter wheels and swingarm, a stiffer frame and slimmer subframe. Styling was sharpened, while the much-criticized fueling was smoothed out with larger throttle bodies featuring smaller jet holes, all controlled by a brainier ECU.

The CBR900RR, what's it like to ride?

'Ten,' we scored it on the launch. 'It could be the first perfect sportsbike.' The compliments continued in 2003: 'Officially the best road-going superbike.' It was never the most powerful liter-class bike Suzuki's GSX-R1000 K3 had 20 horses more but it was the mix that impressed. Honda's aim was 'Total Control' accessible performance rather than headline numbers. Still, occasional shakes and shimmy's led many owners to fit the steering damper Honda thought would have been admitting a fault.

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