Honda CBR600RR Review – Specifications

RU-MOTO rating

• Reliability
• Chassis
• Appearance
• Comfort

4.8

Verdict

Powerful 102-horsepower, unsurpassed in terms of dynamic parameters among production motorcycles. The motorcycle almost immediately after its appearance became the most popular model in the world. A bestseller on the European mid-class naked market in 2004, the Honda cb 600 has confirmed this leadership status over the past two years. It is also distinguished by high reliability and ease of operation. The series of world motorcycle races for the Hornet Cup was carried out only on this model.

Powerful 102-horsepower, unsurpassed in terms of dynamic parameters among production motorcycles. The motorcycle almost immediately after its appearance became the most popular model in the world. A bestseller on the European mid-class naked market in 2004, the Honda cb 600 has confirmed this leadership status over the past two years. It is also distinguished by high reliability and ease of operation. The series of world motorcycle races for the Hornet Cup was carried out only on this model.

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2014 Honda Hornet 600 - profile view

Prices

The price of the Honda CB650F motorcycle on the Russian market, according to the KYUTO auto-motorcycle portal, is now 434,400 rubles. However, this figure can quickly change upward or downward depending on currency quotes on the world market.

At the same time, used motorcycles are more affordable for domestic consumers, the cost of which can differ almost several times from the prices of new motorcycles. Honda models on the used motorcycle market are presented in a very wide range. This is a lightweight urban option, a reliable iron option for a biker, and a rather menacing-looking sportbike. Latest data on prices for used Hondas from the largest portal Avito.ru:

Prices for Honda Hornet of different years. Screenshot from Avito.

Price for cb 600 (Honda Hornet) of different years

A characteristic feature of Japanese production is the annual changes made to production models of both cars and motorcycles. The changes are aimed both at increasing operating parameters and technical characteristics, and at changing the design of the product in accordance with the trends of the times. At the same time, prices for goods change. The cb 600 is no exception.

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A wide range of offers for sales of Honda motorcycles of different years of manufacture is available on the Auto.ru website. Here are just some of this information:

Prices on the Auto.ru portal. Screenshot No. 2

Specific information on some offers:

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Review of the Honda CB 600 F Hornet motorcycle

An excellent BIKE for evening rides around the city. From the start it dynamically picks up maximum speed without crazy pickups, it is predictable, easy to steer, and would be suitable for a beginner. The suspensions do their job, but it’s better not to chase sportsbikes when cornering, as the stern wobbles. No progression. Suitable for travel, you just need a windbreaker and, of course, panniers. The volume of the gas tank is small - 16 liters, but this is enough for travelers in the city. The middle class Hornet 600 does not get boring. I will not repeat myself about the reliability of HONDA. Overall a cool motorcycle.

I left for the season in exactly the same one, only in silver. I agree that the motorcycle is rather boring in appearance (and in silver it looks dull), but it is practical to a fault. Comfortable seating position, good wind protection, quite peppy engine, predictable brakes, and handled beautifully in traffic jams. The only thing is that as protection in case of falls, I would put arches on it, not sliders.

ps: the standard muffler is pretty ugly, but I haven’t found a decent aftermarket replacement.

I've skated 2 seasons and I'm going to skate a third one. Motz is excellent, although not without childhood diseases, which in some ways are quite a cure. Convenient both around the city and on long trips (I drove 1300 km a day with short stops and said ok, of course it’s an asshole, but not so much), I also had to deal with shit and it was also OK. There are plenty of beautiful mugs for him on eBay, as well as other goodies. They usually change the suspension on them, because it’s a little soft, and if it’s Japanese, then it’s not a problem to suffocate

Actually, a review.

So far I've only driven 110 km. Run-in. No more than 6 tons. But where do I need **** more. How I drove it from Strogino to Zhelezka is a different story. Cyclists overtook :)))). I arrived tired, everything hurts, I thought, well, fucked up. We should have taken a scooter. "Ant". Not a hornet.

I pulled the gas a little - that's it, it started... the wind is in my mug, I'm f... ryu. One time I think, why the hell did I speed up - fuck it, it’s scary. I lower my eyes to the speedometer - 53! :)))))

Turn signals, it’s so inconvenient. Not a car. We need to get used to it. They don't snap back. You have to press. Sometimes I miss when turning off - I hit the signal :-). The mirrors are fine, although if I were a little taller, I wouldn’t be able to see a damn thing, I have to bend over. Or install extension cords. The brakes are great. While I was driving only on dry roads, I couldn’t check the ABS. I train emergency braking at different speeds. So far I’ve only reached 60. It’s still scary to drive higher. By the way, the engine brakes are also VERY decent. If you do this on time and accelerate smoothly, you can apply the brakes and not press at all.

Yes, in the city I’m still really sick and drive according to the rules. I haven’t even mastered row spacing yet. I overclocked it to a maximum of 80. And, to be honest, I’ll get more for now :). But they don’t honk or swear (I hope).

Gear shifts clearly. I end up in neutral 9 times out of 10 attempts. Not bad.

Conclusion.

The device is super. For a beginner, I can recommend it after I’ve skated on it for a couple of seasons. For an experienced person I can easily recommend it :-). I would buy it the second time. Without any doubts.

Dynamics, smooth acceleration, handling and all the other laurels that have already been mentioned here... I join them. But it’s probably more interesting to voice the hornet’s shortcomings, especially when comparing it with its direct competitor K-Z750.

1. The Hornet has a good sound... but when a Kava with a standard exhaust rides next to you, you understand that it could be better... my personal opinion

2. It often happens that you need to climb onto the sidewalk over a curb, but the Hornet has significantly less ground clearance due to the exhaust system resonator, which takes the entire impact.

3. Seat. It’s certainly more comfortable than on a cava, but somehow it smoothes out the dynamism of the silhouette... + the upholstery was stretched where it should be adjacent to the foam. It has stretched from the driver's seat to the driver/passenger separator tubercle. I will re-stitch it and go through it with a stitch. The Kava has separate seats, like on a sports car.

4. The hornet has a beautiful tank, but it is not convenient to lie on it at high speeds; on the same tank it is made more humpbacked, which is much more comfortable. And sometimes you have to go to bed because both have no wind protection.

5. No hager. Kava doesn't either.

6. No parking mode. When you can leave the motor muffled, but with the dimensions on.

7. When you turn on the ignition, the low beam switches on immediately...on the front, the side lights turn on, but only after the engine starts, the low beam switches on. Maybe someone knows how to reprogram?

8. There is no daily mileage on the odometer, like on a car.

9. Tight grip.

Don’t think that I’m trying to sing the praises of kava, I like my Hornet better, but here I just pointed out what I think could be better.

Specifications

dimensions

Frame

Engine

Transmission

Electrical system

Dimensions and weight

Despite the large amount of body kit, the weight of the bike will give odds to many road users. Curb weight - 196 kg.

The modern model Honda CBR600RR has become one of the lightest sports class motorcycles.

It is interesting that in the first versions the same figure was 199 kg . The introduction of new technologies made it possible to reduce it to 186 kg . After which the developers followed the lead of the buyers and installed ABS. As a result, all innovations were leveled out.

dimensions

Over the entire evolution of the bike, only the saddle height has remained unchanged, however, compared to the Hurricane, it has not grown significantly. While the height there varied from 770 to 800 over the years, the new one was 820 mm.

• The length changed twice - from 2030 mm to 2010 mm , and then back to 2030 mm .
• The height of the mirrors is also two times - from 1115 mm to 1105 mm , and back to 1115 mm .
• The width did not remain in debt and also changed twice with a gradual tendency to decrease from 695 to 985 mm .
• The wheelbase became a record holder - 4 changes and a total gain of 20 mm . From 1395 to 1375 mm .
• During its evolution, the bike rose 5 mm . Ground clearance changed from 130 to 135 mm .

For whom is it intended?

The seat height suggests that the bike will be comfortable for pilots of average and tall height.

The motorcycle's riding position is almost classic, which means better control over the road.

Owner reviews

Review #1:

Owner's review of the Hornet from the moto.infocar portal

Review #2:

Review of the Honda Hornet from the auto.ru portal

The Honda CB600 Hornet is not much different in appearance from its original appearance.

1996 CB600F

Almost at the limit of Japanese technology, the modern Honda CB600F Hornet has a top speed of 240 km/h and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds. At the same time, the fuel consumption declared by the manufacturer is 5.75 liters per 100 km.

Advantages

• reasonable price, especially on the market of used models;
• reliability and high technical characteristics;
• unique design and ease of operation;
• constant modernization and the role of the “first violin” in world trends;
• long history, traditions and victories in sports competitions.

All these indicators together make the Honda cb 600 model the most popular on the Russian motorcycle market.

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Honda cb 600 tuning

The wide popularity of the model directly affects the creative and technical abilities of motorcycle tuning enthusiasts. First of all, the external design elements of Honda motorcycles are subject to tuning. This is not as closely related to owner dissatisfaction as it is to the almost inevitable damage to motorcycles as two-wheeled vehicles that are less stable than cars. This happens both when driving on roads and during sudden falls in parking lots.

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Driving performance

The presence of the prototype in the MotoGP class did not affect the driving characteristics. The maximum speed is 255 km/h.

Acceleration to hundreds

Acceleration will give many competitors a head start - from zero to 100 in 3.8 seconds .

Fuel consumption

But the sportiness of the bike is reflected in fuel consumption. When revving the engine to the speed recommended by the developers, more than 19 liters . At standard cruising speed, you will need three times less - 6.5 liters .