Honda CBR600F4i

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Honda CBR600F4i

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2001 - 2006
Predecessor	CBR600F4
Successor	CBR600RR
Class	Sport bike
Engine	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline 4
Transmission	6-speed
Wheelbase	1,390mm
Seat Height	805mm
Fuel Capacity	4.8 gallons
Related	Honda CBR600RR
Similar	Kawasaki ZZR600 Yamaha YZF600R Suzuki GSX-R600

For the 2001 model year Honda released an upgraded version of the popular CBR600 F4 to take a lead in the very competitive middle-weight 600cc class. The most notable of the improvements for this year is the adaptation of fuel injection for an increase of power and smoother throttle response. Honda claims a 5% increase in horse power from the carbureted F4, making it the lightest and most powerful Honda motorcycle in its time. The F4i has continued the reputation of the F models for finding a balance between street comfort and sporty performance. The rear sprocket increased from a 45 tooth, to a 46 tooth for better acceleration.

Honda also included some styling changes due to criticisms of the styling of the F4 being too "bland." The 2001 F4i features a improved two-tier seat and a duel headlight front cowl. The F4i features a large analog tachometer with an all new digital display with a speedometer, odometer, clock, engine temperature read-out, and trip meters. In 2004 Honda replaced the black frame with one in silver and a banana seat to make the F4i more different from the 600RR, the seat was also added due to complaints of comfort.

The F4i has been replaced by the repli-racer CBR600RR model, but is still available in its product line-up for a more practical choice. The 2006 Honda CBRf4i currently retails for $8,599. No major updates have been made throughout the years except for different color-schemes. The bike is still an excellent choice for beginners and experts alike.