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Here are the main features of the model:

• distinctive sporty design;
• comfortable ride that does not strain your back;
• good performance in terms of power and torque.

This model, strictly speaking, is not quite a sports bike, unlike previous versions. However, such a machine is in no way suitable for a beginner, because only a professional can handle it.

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Dimensions and weight

The dry weight of the car is 170 kg, while the fuel tank volume is 18 liters. Taking into account the average consumption of 6 liters per hundred, the gas tank capacity should be absolutely sufficient. In terms of dimensions, the car occupies an average position in the class.

Model history

1987 – start of production and sales. The first generation is the Honda CBR600F Hurricane. Model: Honda CBR600F Hurricane (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FH.

1988 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F Hurricane (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FJ.

1989 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F Hurricane (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FK.

1990 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F Hurricane (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FL.

1991 - model update. Second generation - Honda CBR600F2. The model gets a new appearance, engine, new suspension, new wheel size, 16 liter fuel tank (instead of 16.5 liter). Maximum power increases from 87 to 100 hp. Model: Honda CBR600F2 (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FM.

1992 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F2 (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FN.

1993 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F2 (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FP.

1994 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F2 (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FR.

1995 - model update. Third generation - Honda CBR600F3. The model receives new adjustable cartridge suspensions, larger front brake discs (296 mm instead of 276 mm), an enlarged fuel tank (from 16 to 17 l), and improvements to the engine. Model: Honda CBR600F3 (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FS.

1996 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F3 (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FT.

1997 - minor changes to the engine and intake system. Maximum power increased by 5 hp. Model: Honda CBR600F3 (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FV.

1998 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F3 (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FW.

1999 - restyling of the model. Fourth generation - Honda CBR600F4. The model gets a new aluminum frame (instead of steel), a new short-stroke engine, new suspension and new wheels. The front brakes become 4-piston (instead of 2-piston). Maximum power increases to 110 hp. The weight (dry) of the motorcycle is reduced from 184 to 169 kg. Model: Honda CBR600F4 (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FX.

2000 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F4 (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600FY.

2001 - model update. Fifth generation - Honda CBR600F4i. The model receives an injection power system, increases the fuel tank to 18 liters, changes the gearbox ratio and increases the generator power from 343 to 433 W. Model: Honda CBR600F4i (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600F1.

2002 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F4i (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600F2.

2003 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F4i (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600F3.

2004 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F4i (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600F4.

2005 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F4i (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600F5.

2006 is the last year of production. Model: Honda CBR600F4i (Europe, North America, Australia). Model code: CBR600F6.

2007-2010 - the model is not produced. 2011 - new generation of the model - Honda CBR600F. The model is based on the latest generation Honda CB600F Hornet. Model: Honda CBR600F + ABS (Europe, Australia). Model code: CBR600FB + CBR600FAB.

2012 - no significant changes. Model: Honda CBR600F + ABS (Europe, Australia). Model code: CBR600FC + CBR600FAC.

2013 is the last year of production. Model: Honda CBR600F + ABS (Europe, Australia). Model code: CBR600FD + CBR600FAD.

Chassis and brakes

The frame here is made of steel. Of course, such a motorcycle can only have cast wheels. The steering wheel is typical for the class. The entire exterior looks elegant and sporty, and in some places even futuristic, thanks to its streamlined shapes.

The suspension at the rear is a pendulum version with a monoshock absorber, while at the front there is an inverted fork measuring 41 mm. The rear brake features a 240 mm disc along with a single-piston caliper, while at the front there is a 296 mm dual disc with two-piston calipers.

We all know the formidable representative of the Supersports class - the Honda CBR 600 RR, but before the light of day saw the light of the model line of motorcycles with the letter “RR”, the company had come a long way in the world of motorsports and forever etched itself in history, so today we will talk about the great sportbikes of the past and one of the biggest misconceptions of the modern motorcycle community. Those of you who did not follow the world history of motorcycle racing before 2000 may not be able to imagine that at one time, just looking at the Honda CBR 600, fear was instilled in riders of other brands, and this fear was not far-fetched . During the years 1987-1998, it was almost an anomaly to see anything other than the Honda CBR600F in the winners' circle, all the magazines were simply full of Honda's superiority in the 600cc class, but about everything in order...

1987-1990 Honda CBR600 Hurricane

In 1987, Honda released its first production 4-cylinder sports bike with an all-plastic body kit, the CBR600F, originally known as the Hurricane. The Honda CBR600F had a 16-valve engine producing 85 hp. at 11,000 rpm and a 6-speed gearbox. The Hurricane loudly announced its intentions to take the CBR line to the top of the technological Olympus, becoming the first sports bike to cover 402 meters (a quarter mile) in 11 seconds. It was the fastest motorcycle in the 600cc class, and Honda, having set a high bar for competitors, retained this title for a long time and only in 1995 the new Ninja ZX-6R was able to break this record. Honda engineers were able to achieve a unique combination of power and weight of a motorcycle that was almost 14 kg lighter than the 2-year-old Ninja 600 - about the same as the GSX-R 750, but without the use of exotic materials and an aluminum frame. The CBR's top speed was around 229 km/h. What's not the ideal cocktail for future victories? And so it happened - Honda in 1987 won all 9 rounds of the AMA 600 cc SuperSport racing series, surpassing rivals from other teams head and shoulders.

This first CBR600 turned out to be a truly revolutionary machine, which in the year of its debut was elevated to a generally recognized class standard and forced the whole world to follow the development of the line, collecting impressive reviews in magazines.

1991-1994 Honda CBR600F2

In 1991, the second model of the now famous sportbike was born. How good is the CBR600F2? I'll tell you that more than most can imagine! In amateur competitions, riders still win prizes in them to this day. It’s no wonder that this motorcycle was the best-selling sportbike in America throughout its entire life cycle. What is the reason for the even greater success of this model compared to its parent? F2 received the following changes: Increased compression ratio from 11.3:1 to 11.6:1. The old rocker mechanism that operated the valves was replaced with the more familiar puck-type pushrod method. This made it possible to increase the gap between the necessary valve adjustments from 8,000 to 19,000 km. The fork has grown in diameter from 37 mm to 41 mm and has acquired the ability to adjust the preload. At the same time, the motorcycle received a new Showa rear shock absorber with the ability to adjust compression and rebound. The frame geometry has been significantly revised, but it remains made of steel, and the bike weighs just 206 kg, effectively making it the lightest bike in its class. For comparison, the Kawasaki ZX-6 weighed 222 kg, and the Yamaha FZR600 208 kg. Honda claims that the engine power of the “six hundred” has been increased to the coveted 100 hp mark. With. (at 12,500 rpm) and the motorcycle can now accelerate to 236 km/h, and the time to overcome the 100 km/h mark will be only 3.5 seconds.

And when it comes to victories on the race track, Honda dominates again! In 1991, Miguel Duhamel won seven of the nine races in the AMA 600cc Supersport Championship in the new Honda CBR F2. There was even a joke among motorcyclists of that time: “If you want to win a race, you need to ride a Honda.”

1995-1998 Honda CBR600F3

In 1995, Honda decided it was time to redesign its sportbike. This is how the CBR600F3 was born. Although Honda dominated the 600cc class at the time both on the track and in retail sales, the company knew that without a complete refresh their reign would soon come to an end. Although F3 is very similar to F2, many improvements have been made. The F3 received new carburetors and an inertial air induction system, which helped remove another five horsepower from the old F2. The compression ratio was increased to 12.0:1, which required a slight modification to the ignition system. All the engine changes raised the rev limit to 13,300 rpm and increased peak power to just over 100 hp. at 12,000 rpm. The updated CBR has improved brakes by increasing the diameter of the brake discs to 296mm. In addition, the F3 engine was revised twice during its life. The main changes affected the engine head, that is, in the 1998 model year the motorcycle has slightly more power than the 97, and it, in turn, exceeds the performance of 95-96, but the difference between them is less than 10 hp, and officially peak power this model was 105 hp. The electronic ignition and ram-air systems were also slightly tweaked for 1998 to smooth out throttle response that was sometimes jerky. There were also a number of minor changes within the same model, such as the installation of a deeper oil pan on 1997-1998, giving a more streamlined tail, seat and taillight.

With such an arsenal, CBR could not lose face at the races. The 1995 AMA 600cc Supersport season was still a successful one for Honda, with driver Miguel Duhamel finishing on top of the podium for eight races in a row. Honda F3 has won 11 races this year, leaving an undeniable lead.

Summary

The Honda CBR600 is a legendary sportbike with extensive racing experience, thanks to which it became a three-time World Champion in the supersport class! Was the motorcycle reliable? Any CBR600F from the entire line could, subject to regular maintenance, travel more than 160,000 km. Dan Kyle raced F2 and F3 in the AMA 600cc Supersport for several years and he spoke very highly of the bike's reliability. This is also evidenced by one of his stories: “In 1996, we tested the new F3 engine on the track. After a few laps, we noticed that the bike began to smoke, after which the engine died. After inspection, we realized that the entire cooling system was dry. This happened on the track at race pace, but the engine did not give up for several laps. I later opened the engine, assuming it was dead, but the cylinders had slightly visible piston contact marks from excessive overheating. After tinkering with the engine just a little bit, we did a power test on the dyno and it performed better than any other F3 we've built!” The CBR600Fs were very reliable and had only a few minor issues. It was the hydraulic timing chain tensioner and charging relay that failed before the service life allotted by the manufacturer. Otherwise, the motorcycles had no serious shortcomings, and even now we can easily find quite live specimens on the additional stages. Many owners note that the motorcycle was very balanced, it was possible to easily move around the city or race far along the highway, and on the weekends show a good level on the track. Modern motorcycles are characterized by an extremely narrow specialization and their owners often find it difficult to imagine that one motorcycle can do all this, and the majority do not use them at all. And so, today you will have to remember once and for all that the CBR600F in its past was never a sports tourer, it is a racing machine that has practically not left the pedestal for 10 years, setting a new pace for technological development of the entire motorcycle industry.

"If you want to win a race you need to ride a Honda"

1995 Australian 600cc Supersport Championship