Honda CBR954RR FireBlade (SC50) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
954cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-4 DOHC 16V Semi-Pivotless Frame · Source: Honda CBR954RR FireBlade (SC50) (2002–2003) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda CBR954RR FireBlade (SC50) (2002–2003) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2002–2003 Honda CBR954RR FireBlade (SC50) (chassis SC50) requires 3.3 L (3.49 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MA, API SG/SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) with filter service (15410-MCJ-000 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (190/50ZR17 M/C (73W)), paired with 4× NGK IMR9C-9H spark plug(s) and a YTZ10S / YTZ7S battery.
Drain only: 3.3 L (3.49 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~288 km (179 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MA · API SG/SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.3 L (3.49 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15410-MCJ-000 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 30 N·m (22.1 lb-ft / 3.06 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) · Rear: 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK IMR9C-9H × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ10S / YTZ7S (12V 8.6Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty Sealed X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and clean/lube regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 954 cc · 151 hp @ 11,250 rpm · 105 N·m (77.4 lb-ft) @ 9,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 815 mm (32.1 in) · 195 kg (430 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 18 L (4.8 US gal) · ~16 km/L → ~288 km (179 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 24,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 24,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Final Tadao Baba-led 900-series FireBlade bored to 75 mm (954cc) on a semi-pivotless chassis weighing just 195 kg wet before the liter-class CBR1000RR.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Honda CBR600RR/CBR1000RR/CB1000R inline-four supersport platform using spin-on filter HF204 and SAE 10W-30/10W-40 JASO MA synthetic oil.