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new cams, thinner valve springs, a new crankshaft too, but its power is never over the top, hard to
and revised valve timing. manage or downright scary as a 200bhp
superbike, either. The CBR600RR sits nicely in the
Throttle bodies are 4mm bigger (up to 44mm) and centre of the sportsbike landscape.
while the iconic undersesat exhaust design looks
the same, the system has been reworked with new Reliability & build quality
pipework, silencer and does away with the old
butterfly valve, saving 400g. A new slip and assist Fit and finish is superb and everything you expect
clutch lightens the lever action by 32% and from an old-school Honda. Our online Owners’
smooths out engine braking during rapid Reviews highlight the occasional issue, which isn’t
downshifts. Honda claim 52mpg and a theoretical bad for a machine sold in such huge quantities
203-mile range. The whole engine weighs 57.9kg, over the years. Overall, the CBR600RR has
which is lighter than the inline four powering proved to be ultra-reliable and using the same
Honda’s CBR650R. basic engine and chassis as before, plus tried and
tested electronics from other models, the 2024
The new RR is also garnished with the kind of model should be more of the same.
electronic rider aids the original ‘03 model could
have only dreamed of. It has ride by wire throttle Equipment
system and a Bosch six-axis IMU facilitating a host All the bells and whistles are covered, from fully
of electronic rider aids. It has three preset riding adjustable suspension, radial brakes, a raft of
modes and two customisable that let you adjust electronics and a 4.2in multi-function colour dash.
power maps, traction and wheelie control and Lots of accessories are available, including two
engine braking. Its new cornering ABS module is packs: Racing Pack, with cosmetic goodies and
2.5kg lighter than the old C-ABS unit and features seat hump. Comfort Pack: 15-22-litre tail pack,
rear wheel lift control. A three-way adjustable five-stage heated grips, USB-C charger.
up/down quick shifter also comes as standard.
An HRC Race Kit is also available, featuring ECU,
wiring loom, head gasket, big radiator, race
exhaust, front and rear suspension and brake
discs.
The joy off slicing through the gears and revving a
599cc inline four to the moon and back brings
back memories of when supersport race reps
ruled the roost. The RR’s shrill exhaust note and
deep airbox roar send shivers down your spine.
With a claimed 119bhp pushing 193kg of red,
white and blue along it’s not slow and a talented
rider could easily hang with a superbike at smaller Specs
tracks. Engine size 599cc
Engine type Liquid cooled 16v inline four
Frame type Aluminium twin spar
Fuel capacity 18 litres
Seat height 820mm
Bike weight 193kg
Front suspension 41mm Showa USD forks,
fully adjustable
Rear suspension Single Showa shock, fully
adjustable
Front brake 2 x 310mm discs with four-piston
Tokico radial caliper. Cornering ABS
Rear brake 220mm disc with singe piston Nissin
caliper. Cornering ABS
Front tyre size 120/70 x 17
The Honda is faster and more exciting than the Rear tyre size 180/55 x 17
new breed of sporty, mid-capacity parallel twins,
