Some bikes are all about the way they look. Some are all about the way theymake you feel. But Honda’s CBR600RR is all about performance. The CBR600RR has a grown up sophisticated design with a sinister race ready look because the bodywork features an aggressive styling with a very aerodynamic design inspired from the Honda RC211V MotoGP bike. Up front, the Honda CBR600RR has been fully loaded with a two-piece headlamp cluster, functional air vents between the headlights, front turn indicators cleverly integrated in the front fairing that covers the whole cowl area except the engine and a long wind screen that goes back to cover the dashboard of the bike. The dashboard of the machine is a fully digital LCD instrument panel (except the tachometer), which informs the rider about time, engine temperature, fuel level, distance covered, speed etc.

This powerhouse of a machine produces a peak power of 118 bhp and delivers a maximum torque of 66 nm with a six-speed gearbox that uses the power cleverly. The Honda CBR600RR comes with a large fuel tank that can house 18 litres of fuel. Highlighting the chassis is the fine frame made from Honda’s Fine Die-Cast (FDC) technology and the three-spoke alloy wheels give it a massive feel. The rear end of the Honda CBR600RR is also praiseworthy with the razor shaped tail and an under-seat exhaust system.
The highly advanced fully-adjustable suspension system and steering dampers ensure rigidity of chassis and makes your ride smooth even on bad roads. Braking is another area where the Honda excels, with the Combined- ABS system doing most of the work of shaving off high speeds be it in wet conditions, slippery surfaces or panic braking situations. The C-ABS system electronically distributes the braking between front and rear callipers to give maximum stability in all conditions. Overall, the bike is sleek, sporty and eye-catching from nose to tail, and has a bigger bike feel even though it’s meant to be a middleweight contender. The power delivery by CBR 600 RR is very linear, smooth and responsive all the way through the power curve. Not only is its stability in a straight line absolute, it feels very responsive and well planted when pushed hard through the corners as well.
Specification of Honda CBR600RR
ENGINE & GEARBOX
Engine Description |
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4 |
Fuel System |
PGM-DSFI electronic fuel injection |
Cooling |
Liquid Cooling |
Displacement |
599 cc |
Maximum Power |
118 HP @ 13500 rpm |
Maximum Torque |
66 Nm @ 11250 rpm |
Number of Cylinders |
4 |
Compression Ratio |
12.2: 1 |
Bore |
67 mm |
Stroke |
42.5 mm |
Valve System |
4 Valves per Cylinder |
Number of Gears |
6 |
Clutch |
Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
Final Drive |
525 O-ring sealed chain |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Overall Length |
2029 mm |
Overall Width |
684 mm |
Overall Height |
1115 mm |
Ground Clearance |
137 mm |
Seat Height |
823 mm |
Wheelbase |
1373 mm |
Kerb/Wet Weigh |
196 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
18.10 litres |
Oil tank capacity |
3.5 litres |
BRAKES & TYRES
Front Brake |
310 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with radial-mount 4-piston calipers, floating rotors and sintered metal pads |
Rear Brake |
220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads |
ABS |
Honda Electronic combined ABS |
Front Tyre |
120/70 -ZR17M/C (58W) |
Rear Tyre |
180/55 -ZR17M/C (73W) |
Front Wheel |
17M/C x MT3.5 |
Rear Wheel |
17M/C x MT5.5 |
Wheel Type |
Hollow section 12 spoke cast aluminium |
Tubeless Tyres |
yes |
Alloy Wheels |
yes |
SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
Frame |
Diamond; Fine Die-Cast aluminium |
Front Suspension |
41mm fully adjustable inverted Showa Big Piston Fork, 120mm axle travel |
Rear Suspension |
Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged remote reservoir damper, adjustable spring preload and compression and rebound damping, 130mm axle trave |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
Speedometer |
Digital |
Tachometer |
Analog |
Trip Meter |
Digital-3 |
Fuel Gauge |
Digital |
PERFORMANCE & MILEAGE
Top Speed |
252 kmph |
Mileage |
15 kmpl |
BATTERY & ELECTRICALS
Battery Type |
Maintenance Free |
Capacity |
8.6 Ah |
Voltage |
12V |
Head Light |
12V, 55W x 2 (low)/55W x 1 (high) |
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