Honda CBR600RR

Honda CBR600RR
Manufacturer Honda
Production Since 2003
Predecessor Honda CBR600F4i
Class Sport bike
Related Honda CBR1000RR
Honda RC211V
Honda RC212V

The Honda CBR600RR is a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) sport motorcycle that was introduced by Honda in 2003 as a race replica version of Honda's CBR600F series. It won every Supersport World Championship title from 2002 to 2008, and again in 2010 and 2014.

History

Racing roots

The CBR600RR was developed from and inspired by the Honda RC211V MotoGP bike. The similar physical appearance of the CBR600RR and RC211V was intentional. Underneath the bike were MotoGP technologies that were made available for the first time on a production motorcycle, such as the Unit Pro-Link rear suspension and Dual Stage Fuel Injection (PGM-DSFI). Both were taken directly from Honda's MotoGP bike. The RR, or race replica, suffix was added to emphasize racing characteristics such as an advanced braced swingarm, center-up exhaust system, and more aggressive riding position.

2003-2004 revision

The 2003 model carried over to 2004 technically unchanged, with only the addition of an oxygen sensor and new color schemes.

2005-2006 revision

2006 CBR600RR
Unit Pro-Link swingarm

In 2005, the CBR600RR received a major revision with new bodywork, fully adjustable inverted front forks, race-inspired disc brakes with radial-mounted four-piston calipers, and an entirely new aluminum frame, swingarm and rear shock. The midrange power was also increased. These changes along with additional refinements to the engine and exhaust system all came together to bring CBR600RR's wet weight down by 10.0 kg (22 lb), and dry weight by 4.1 kg (9 lb)[1][2][3] Except for new color schemes, the 2006 model was unchanged from the 2005 model.

2007-2008 redesign

2007 CBR600RR at the International Motorcycle Show

On September 6, 2006, Honda revealed an all new CBR600RR for the 2007 model year.[4]

“ The CBR600's most radical redesign since the introduction of the RR in 2003 is highlighted by a whole new engine, frame, and bodywork that results in a smaller, lighter, more-powerful CBR600RR with a class-leading power-to-weight ratio and unparalleled performance.[5] ”

Weight was the primary focus of the redesign. The result was a 9.1 kg (20 lb) reduction in dry weight over the 2006 model, from a claimed 361 lb (163.7 kg)[3] to 341 lb (154.7 kg).[3][6] Tested weights without fuel were 182–182 kg (401–402 lb).[7][8]

In redesigning the CBR600RR for lighter weight and increased performance, Honda's engineers started with the engine. The completely new engine was smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the designers having used careful positioning of all internal components to achieve significant reductions in the motor's length, width, and height, as well as reducing weight by 2 kg (4.4 lb) compared to the 2006 model's powerplant. Horsepower increased to about 105 hp (78 kW) measured in independent tests.[9][10]

The frame was lighter, slimmer, and more compact than that of the 2006 CBR600RR. The frame was produced using what Honda calls Fine Die-Cast (FDC) technology, which allowed them to build a lighter frame without compromising strength or rigidity. The handling of the new bike was sharpened by its 22 mm (0.87 in) shorter wheelbase, as well as by the designer's focus on strict mass centralization. Despite the shorter wheelbase, the 2007 model's swingarm was 5 mm (0.20 in) longer than that of the 2006, made possible by the more compact dimensions of the new bike's engine.

The suspension of the 2007 model was carried over almost unchanged from the 2006 bike, with the same 41 mm (1.6 in) inverted fork in front, and Honda's Unit Pro-Link rear suspension configuration damping the rear wheel. The new three-spoke cast aluminum wheels were also lighter than those on the 2006 bike, which further contributed to the enhanced performance of the suspension. The brakes featured dual radial-mount four-piston calipers and twin 310 mm (12 in) discs at the front, and a single-piston caliper and a 220 mm (8.7 in) disc at the rear. Hidden below the steering head was an updated version of the Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) system, which was also available on the CBR1000RR.

The smaller, sharper-edged new front upper fairing was dominated by the large central ram-air duct which fed the airbox through an opening in the steering head section of the frame and was separated from the sides of the fairing by a large gap which Honda said was for air management purposes. The tail-section was similarly smaller and sharper-edged, riding atop a heavily restyled under-seat muffler.

The motorcycle carried over with only color scheme changes for the 2008 model year.

Combined ABS prototype

On June 9, 2008, Honda revealed a CBR600RR prototype that featured an all new braking system branded as Combined ABS which integrated combined braking, anti-lock braking, and brake-by-wire systems.[11] Combined ABS used a computer control unit to ensure the correct balance of front and rear brake use and also controlled when the ABS should engage.[12] The system was designed to be as unobtrusive as possible by delaying the engagement of the ABS until the last possible moment. Combined ABS was not made available on the production 2008 CBR600RR.[13][14]

2009-2012 revision

2010 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Honda CBR600RR ABS sensor

On September 5, 2008, Honda introduced a revised CBR600RR for the 2009 model year.[15] Combined ABS became available as an option. Other changes included updates to the engine such as changes to its pistons, cylinder head and exhaust that Honda claims will increase torque delivery between 8,000-12,000 rpm with a 3.5% increase in torque at 10,000 rpm. The CBR600RR’s engine also received a new high resistance valve lifter and a popup valve system inherited from the CBR1000RR. Included also are improved fairings that enhanced stability and reduce noise emission levels, and new color schemes which were designed to attract a wider range of riders. Although all of these changes involved the addition of some materials, the overall weight of the 2009 CBR600RR remained the same as the 2008 model. This was achieved through weight savings in the engine, exhaust, and the chassis.

The CBR600RR carried over with only color scheme changes for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 model years.

2013-2015 revision

The 2013 CBR600RR includes new 12-spoke wheels, revised ECU settings, and a fine-tuned ram-air system to increase torque. It also gets a new Showa “Big Piston Fork" and retuned rear shock in a new bodywork.[16] Three color schemes are available, including one in the MotoGP’s Repsol livery. The other two are red and tricolor. Another significant change is the newly designed front end, which makes it stand out from the earlier models.

Competition

2007

For the 2007 model year, the CBR600RR competed with the Ducati 749, a completely redesigned Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, the Suzuki GSX-R600, the Triumph Daytona 675, and the Yamaha YZF-R6. Shootout comparisons by motorcycle magazines consistently awarded the CBR600RR first place in the super sport class.[17] Major print and online publishers praise the bike for its powerful engine and class-leading light weight.[18]

2008

For the 2008 model year, the CBR600RR continued to compete with the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, a revised Suzuki GSX-R600, the Triumph Daytona 675, and a Yamaha R6. Even with no technical changes from the 2007 model, the CBR600RR continued to win middleweight shootouts including Sport Rider's middle weight shootout,[19] Motorcycle-USA's middleweight comparison,[20] and Motorcycle.com's middleweight comparison.[21]

Racing

As of 2015, in the Supersport World Championship, the CBR600 has claimed eight out of twelve titles since its introduction in 2003, whilst also helping Honda to ten manufacturers crowns since 2003.

Specifications

2003–2004[2] 2005–2006[3][6] 2007–2008[22][23][23][24] 2009–2012[25][26][27][28] 2013–2015
Model ID(s) CBR600RR CBR600RR

CBR600RA (combined ABS)

Engine
Engine type 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore × stroke 67.0 mm × 42.5 mm (2.64 in × 1.67 in)
Compression ratio 12.0:1 12.2:1
Valvetrain DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40 mm (1.6 in) throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Power Crankshaft
(claimed)		 88.1 kW (118.1 bhp) @ 13,500 rpm [29]
Rear wheel
(tested)		 74.9–78.7 kW (100.4–105.6 hp) @ 13,250 rpm[30][8] 74.28 kW (99.61 hp)[27]
Torque Crankshaft
(claimed)		 66 N·m (49 lbf·ft) @ 11,250 rpm [29]
Rear wheel
(tested)		 60.7–65.2 N·m (44.8–48.1 lb·ft) @ 10,750[8][30] 58.31 N·m (43.01 lb·ft)[27]
Drivetrain
Transmission Close-ratio six-speed
Final drive #525 O-ring-sealed chain
Suspension Front 45.0 mm (1.77 in) HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 120 mm (4.7 in) travel 41.0 mm (1.61 in) inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 120 mm (4.7 in) travel
Rear Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 120 mm (4.7 in) travel Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 130 mm (5.1 in) travel
Tires Front 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear 180/55ZR-17 radial
Brakes Front Dual four-piston calipers with 310.0 mm (12.20 in) discs Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310.0 mm (12.20 in) discs Dual radial-mounted Mono-block four-piston calipers with 310.0 mm (12.20 in) discs Dual radial-mounted Mono-block four-piston calipers with 310.0 mm (12.20 in) discs Honda electronic Combined ABS
Rear Single 220.0 mm (8.66 in) disc Single 220.0 mm (8.66 in) disc, electronic combined ABS
Dimensions
Rake 24.0° 23.9°
Trail 95.0 mm (3.74 in) 97.7 mm (3.85 in)
Wheelbase 1,390 mm (54.7 in) 1,370 mm (53.9 in)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 in)
Dry weight 170 kg (370 lb)[2] 164 kg (361 lb)[3][6] 156 kg (345 lb)[22]
Dry weight (w/o fuel) 182–182 kg (401–402 lb)[7][8] 173–175 kg (381–385 lb)[9][31][32][33] 175 kg (386 lb)[10]
Wet weight 202 kg (445 lb)[34] 195–195 kg (430–431 lb)[8][34] 187–188 kg (412–415 lb)[32][35] 190 kg (410 lb)[25]
187 kg (412 lb)[9]		 196 kg (432 lb)[25]
197 kg (435 lb)[27]
Performance
0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) 3.1 sec. (2005)[30]
3.0 sec.(2006)[7]
0 to 1⁄4 mi (0.00 to 0.40 km) 10.98 sec. @ 204.90 km/h (127.32 mph) (2005)[30]
10.7 sec. @ 206.88 km/h (128.55 mph) (2006)[7]
Top speed 251 km/h (156 mph)[7][30]
Fuel economy 6.84 L/100 km; 41.3 mpg-imp (34.4 mpg-US)[7][30]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Duke, Kevin (21 March 2005), "2005 Supersport Shootout Street Test", MotorcycleUSA
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 HondaNews.com (3 September 2003), 2004 Honda CBR600RR Specifications (press release), Honda, retrieved 2011-01-12
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 HondaNews.com (8 September 2004), 2005 Honda CBR600RR Specifications (press release), Honda, retrieved 2011-01-12
  4. ↑ 2007 Model Preview from official Honda Motorcycles site
  5. ↑ 2007 Honda CBR600RR Features article from HondaNews.com
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 HondaNews.com (8 September 2005), 2006 Honda CBR600RR Specifications (press release), Honda, retrieved 2011-01-12
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Canet, Don (July 2006), "Middleweight Greats", Cycle World (Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.  – via Bondi Digital Publishing (subscription required) ) 45 (7): 40–52, ISSN 0011-4286
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Catterson, Brian (June 2006), "2006 Middleweight Sportbike Comparison: Honda CBR600RR Vs. Kawasaki ZX-6R Vs. Suzuki GSX-R600 Vs. Suzuki GSX-R750 Vs. Triumph Daytona 675 Vs. Yamaha YZF-R6 - The Un-Comparo", Motorcyclist, retrieved 2011-01-12, Wet weight 195 kg (431 lb)
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  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Canet, Don (July 2009), "Honda CBR600RR vs. Kawasaki ZX-6R; Green to the extreme", Cycle World (Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.) 48 (7): 40–44, ISSN 0011-4286
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  12. ↑ Blain, Loz (10 June 2008). "Honda announces 'brake by wire' supersport motorcycle". Gizmag. Retrieved 22 February 2014. Lever inputs at both ends of the bike are input, analyzed by a braking ECU, and then braking force is distributed optimally between the wheels, with the goal of preventing the bike from pitching forward into a 'stoppie' under hard or emergency braking, as this forward roll often unsettles riders and prevents them from applying maximum braking force where required.
  13. ↑ "Honda Intros Combo ABS for Supersports". MotorcycleUSA.com. 2008-06-10. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
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  16. ↑ "2013 CBR600RR Overview - Honda Powersports". Powersports.honda.com. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
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  18. ↑ Duke, Kevin (2007-03-24). "2007 Supersport Shootout". Motorcycle-USA.com. p. 6. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 2008 600cc Sportbike Comparison Test - Balancing Act
  20. ↑ "2008 Supersport Shootout VI". Motorcycle-USA.com. 2008-05-19. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 2008 Supersport Shootout: CBR600RR vs Daytona 675 vs ZX-6R vs R6 vs GSX-R600
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  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 2008 Honda CBR600RR Specifications article from HondaNews.com
  24. ↑ 2007 Honda CBR600RR UK Specifications article from Honda.co.uk
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 HondaNews.com (7 January 2009), 2009 Honda CBR600RR/ CBR600RR ABS - Specifications (press release), Honda, retrieved 2011-01-12
  26. ↑ HondaNews.com (4 September 2009), 2010 Honda CBR600RR / CBR600RR C-ABS - Specifications (press release), Honda, retrieved 2011-01-12
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 27.3 "Performance Index Winter '12/'13 Edition" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News (Bowtie Magazines), January 2013
  28. ↑ HondaNews.com (5 October 2010), 2011 Honda CBR600RR Specifications (press release), Honda, retrieved 2011-01-12
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Lockhurst, Tim (December 6, 2006), "Honda CBR600RR; The middleweight sector is crowded. But, says Tim Luckhurst, Honda may have found another winner", The Independent
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 30.5 Catterson, Brian (March 2005), "2005 Honda CBR600RR: Balancing Act.", Cycle World (Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.  – via Bondi Digital Publishing (subscription required) ) 44 (3): 44, ISSN 0011-4286
  31. ↑ Conner, Blake (March 2008), "Honda CBR600RR vs. Yamaha YZF-R6", Cycle World (Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.) 47 (3): 56–60, ISSN 0011-4286, Dry weight 174 kg (384 lb)
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Conner, Blake (March 2007), "2007 Honda CBR600RR; Little Big Bang", Cycle World (Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.) 46 (3): 56–60, ISSN 0011-4286, Dry weight 175 kg (385 lb). Wet weight 188 kg (415 lb)
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  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 "2005 Honda CBR600RR: subtle changes make the difference", Motorcyclist, February 2005: 42(3), Wet weight 200 kg (430 lb)
  35. ↑ Frank, Aaron (June 2007), "MC Comparison: Honda CBR600RR, Kawasaki ZX-6R, Suzuki GSX-R1000, Yamaha YZF-R1, And Ducati 1098", Motorcyclist, retrieved 2011-01-12, Wet weight 187 kg (412 lb)
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