Honda CBR1100XX Fairings
About the Honda CBR1100XX
The Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird is a 1137cc inline-four sport-tourer produced from 1996 to 2007, built to be the world’s fastest production motorcycle in its day. Its smooth, immensely strong engine and stable high-speed composure made it a long-distance icon, equally at home eating motorway miles or cruising two-up. The Blackbird earned its name from the fastest bird on the planet, and it remains a favourite among riders who want effortless speed and comfort in one package. Owners often replace the fairings during restoration or after a drop, since original panels can be hard to source and a fresh set transforms a tired example.
What defined the Blackbird was usable speed without drama. The engine pulls from low rpm to a very high top end with total smoothness, and the chassis stays composed where lesser sport-tourers get busy. That made it a cult long-haul machine, and the community values originality. A correct fairing set in the factory red or black is the single biggest factor in making a restored Blackbird look right, which is why these kits are popular with owners keeping a classic on the road.
CBR1100XX Generations & Year Ranges
The Blackbird ran from 1996 to 2007 with one core body shape, though detail updates arrived over the years (fuel injection from 1997, and a mild nose update later in the run). The main fairing set fits the 1996-2007 range, so there is no major year split to manage. Confirm your bike is a CBR1100XX, then browse the matching category for kits cut to that bodywork. The long, stable shape makes the Blackbird a straightforward bike to re-panel.
The only check is to be sure you have a Blackbird and not a CBR1000RR or CBR900RR, which share the Honda name but use completely different panels. A look at the engine size (1137cc) and the long, broad body confirms it, and comparing your current fairing with the product photos removes doubt. Once confirmed, the kit bolts to the existing points.
Popular CBR1100XX Styles & Liveries
The Blackbird is best known in Honda Candy Red and in black or silver with red accents, the timeless superbike look that suits a high-speed tourer. A smaller number came in blue, which is now a rare and sought-after scheme among collectors. Restorers usually aim to recreate the original red-and-black livery, while some owners choose a stealth all-black to suit the bike’s understated speed.
Because the Blackbird is a classic, resale favours a correct factory livery, and the broad bodywork shows colour well. Red remains the safe, recognizable choice, and it is what most people expect from a Blackbird. A clean, period-correct set is the difference between a restored icon and a mismatched special.
What’s Included in the Kit
A CBR1100XX fairing kit includes the upper fairing, the left and right side panels, the lower belly pan, the tail section, and the front fender, plus the inner panels that wrap the large inline-four. Some sets add a windscreen and tank cover, and the panels are colour-matched across the set. The wide engine means the side panels are large, so the kit is moulded to follow the cylinder banks and the radiator layout.
Fitment: Make Sure You Pick the Right Year
CBR1100XX fairings are moulded for the 1996-2007 body, which stayed broadly constant. Confirm your bike is a Blackbird (not a CBR1000RR or CBR900RR) before ordering. The kits use pre-drilled OEM points, and a dry test-fit before final tightening confirms alignment, especially around the headlight and the wide side panels that define the look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these fit a CBR900RR? No, the CBR900RR uses different bodywork; this kit is for the CBR1100XX Blackbird.
Are they pre-drilled? Yes, holes are pre-drilled to the original mounting points for bolt-on fitment.
What is production and shipping time? Production is 10-15 business days, then 15-20 by air or 20-25 by ocean freight.
Can I return an unused kit? Yes, within 14 days of delivery if uninstalled and in original packaging; you pay return shipping.
Do you offer Honda red? Yes, the factory Candy Red scheme is available as a ready-made painted option.
Is a windscreen included? A black windscreen is included free with every complete fairing set.
