Honda CBR600F
Honda CBR650F (for 2011 CBR600F) | |
Class | Sport bike |
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Related | Honda CBR600RR |
The Honda CBR600F is a
The original CBR600F, along with the CBR750F and CBR1000F were Honda's first inline four-cylinder, fully-faired sport bikes. The style was said to be influenced by a brief European trend toward a smooth and completely enclosed fairing such as in the Ducati Paso.[3]
History
CBR600F2 (1991–1994)
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The CBR600F2 was produced from 1991 to 1994. It was introduced to replace the original CBR600F Hurricane, and for its time, was considered one of Honda's most modern and innovative sport bikes.[citation needed] Development of the CBR600F2 began in early 1989. Hurricane LPL Ishikawa led the development of the new motorcycle, known internally as MV9 but also called the F2,[citation needed] an alphanumeric that led to its official[citation needed] name: CBR600F2.
The F2's development began with meetings to discuss concepts and sketches for the new motorcycle. A few months later, an F2 prototype was produced. Painted black, the bike looked faster and sleeker than the more blocky first generation bike, and test results were superior: few motorcycles in the 1990s had the performance ability of the F2.[4]
CBR600F3 (1995–1998)
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The CBR600F3 was the third generation of the CBR600F series. Replacing the F2, the F3 was produced from 1995 to 1998. It had a modified engine, ram-air intake, and cartridge front forks. The 1997 and 1998 models also came with a deeper engine oil pan, sleeker tail fairings, seat and tail-light, and a revised engine cylinder head, netting about a 3.7 kilowatts (5 metric horsepower; 5 horsepower) gain over 1995–1996 models. The
In 1996 and 1998, the F3 was also sold in 'Smokin' Joe's Replica' versions in the United States, Canada, and Australia (1998 only).
Cycle World tested the F3's acceleration from 0 to 97 kilometres per hour (0 to 60 miles per hour) at 3 seconds and 0 to 402 metres (0 to 1⁄4 mile) at 10.9 seconds at 201.62 kilometres per hour (125.28 miles per hour).[5] Motorcycle Consumer News recorded a 0 to 97 kilometres per hour (0 to 60 miles per hour) time of 3.36 seconds and a quarter mile time of 11.03 seconds at 199.66 kilometres per hour (124.06 miles per hour).[6]
CBR600F4 (1999–2000)
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The CBR600F4 was produced between 1999 and 2000. Known as the CBR600F-X in Europe, it was the last of the CBR600 series of Honda sport bikes to be fuelled by
The phrase "Dedicated to Super Evaluators Dirk Vandenberg and Josef Boyd" are embossed in raised letters on the inside of the F4's upper fairing;[7] the dedication to two of Honda R&D's senior product developers who were killed during the final testing of this model.
CBR600F4i (2001–2006)
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The CBR600F4i was produced from 2001 to 2006. The upgraded F4i is a modified F4 with numerous engine, chassis and bodywork changes.
The 2001 US F4i had a new subframe which raises the seat by 5 mm (0.2 in) that allows for more under-seat storage room and improved two-tier seat.
The weight of the road wheels was reduced.
Additional engine changes include a lighter
The F4i's new bodywork carries a more racy look and provides a 3% reduction in drag. It also houses a new dual headlight front cowl design which uses 40% brighter H7 bulbs compared to the H4 bulbs in the predecessor.[12] The headlights are dual multi-reflector units covered by a one-piece clear polycarbonate lens. The turn indicator stalks are shorter, and the rear-view mirrors are now positioned higher and closer to the rider. The elimination of carburetors allowed for a slightly larger air box and a larger 4.8 US gallons (18.2 litres; 4.0 imperial gallons) fuel tank. And a fuel consumption of 36.7 miles per US gallon (6.41 litres per 100 kilometres; 44.07 miles per imperial gallon).[14]
In 2001 and 2002, in recognition of Honda's association with
CBR600F (2011–2013)
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In 2011, Honda released the new CBR600F model built in Italy for the European markets that was not released in America. It continues the legacy of the CBR-F line.
Specifications
All specifications are claimed by the manufacturer[citation needed] unless otherwise specified.
model | CBR600F | CBR600F2 | CBR600F3 | CBR600F4 | CBR600F4i | CBR600F |
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model years | 1987–1990 | 1991–1994 | 1995–1998 | 1999–2000 | 2001–2006 | 2011–2013[20] |
engine displacement | 599 cubic centimetres (36.6 cubic inches) | |||||
engine type | all aluminium alloy, four-stroke inline four-cylinder, liquid cooled | |||||
bore × stroke |
63.0 mm × 48.0 mm (2.480 in × 1.890 in) | 65.0 mm × 45.2 mm (2.559 in × 1.780 in) | 67.0 mm × 42.5 mm (2.638 in × 1.673 in) | |||
compression ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 12:1 | |||
motive power | 85.8 hp (64.0 kW) @ 11,000 rpm (claimed)[21] | 97 hp (72 kW) @ 12,000 rpm (claimed) 85 hp (63 kW) (rear wheel)[4] |
90.2 hp (67.3 kW) (rear wheel)[14] | 94.1 hp (70.2 kW) (rear wheel)[14] | 109 hp (81 kW) @ 12,500 rpm (claimed) 90.1 hp (67.2 kW) at rear wheel[14] |
102 hp (76 kW) @ 12,000 rpm (claimed) |
torque | 44 lb⋅ft (60 N⋅m) @ 8,500 rpm (claimed) | 47.2 lb⋅ft (64.0 N⋅m) @ 10,500 rpm (claimed) | 43.0 lb⋅ft (58.3 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[14] | 43.6 lb⋅ft (59.1 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[14] | 46 lb⋅ft (62 N⋅m) @ 10,000 rpm (claimed) | 47.94 lb⋅ft (65.00 N⋅m) @ 10,500 rpm (claimed) |
top speed | 147 mph (237 km/h) | 153 mph (246 km/h)[14] | 156 mph (251 km/h)[14] | 155 mph (249 km/h)[14] | ||
transmission | six-speed manual, multi-plate wet clutch | |||||
tyres | Front: 110/80-17 Rear: 130/80-17 |
Front: 120/60-17 Rear: 160/60-17 |
Front: 120/60-17 Rear: 160/60-17 |
Front: 120/70-17 Rear: 180/55-17 |
Front: 120/70-17 Rear: 180/55-17 |
Front: 120/70-17 Rear: 180/55-17 |
chassis frame | steel twin spar frame | aluminium-alloy twin-spar, box-section | aluminium-alloy mono-backbone frame | |||
suspension | Front: 37 mm (1.5 in) telescopic fork Rear: Pro-Link monoshock with spring-preload |
Front: 41 mm (1.6 in) telescopic fork Rear: Pro-Link monoshock with spring-preload |
Front: 41 mm (1.6 in) HMAS cartridge fork preload and rebound adjustability Rear: Pro-Link HMAS monoshock fully adjustable |
Front: 43 mm (1.7 in) HMAS fully adjustable cartridge-type fork Rear: Pro-Link HMAS monoshock fully adjustable |
Front: 43 mm (1.7 in) HMAS fully adjustable cartridge-type fork Rear: Pro-Link HMAS monoshock fully adjustable |
Front: 41 mm (1.6 in) inverted telescopic fork Rear: monoshock adjustable with spring-preload |
brakes
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Front: 276 mm (10.9 in) dual disk, 2 piston calliper Rear: 218 mm (8.6 in) single disk, 1 piston sliding calliper |
Front: 276 mm (10.9 in) dual disk, 2 piston calliper Rear: 218 mm (8.6 in) single disk, 1 piston sliding calliper |
Front: 296 mm (11.7 in) dual disk, 2 piston calliper Rear: 218 mm (8.6 in) single disk, 1 piston sliding calliper |
Front: 296 mm (11.7 in) dual disk, 4 piston calliper Rear: 220 mm (8.7 in) single disk, 1 piston sliding calliper |
Front: 296 mm (11.7 in) dual disk, 4 piston calliper Rear: 220 mm (8.7 in) single disk, 1 piston sliding calliper |
Front: 296 mm (11.7 in) dual disk, 2 piston calliper Rear: 240 mm (9.4 in) single disk, 1 piston sliding calliper |
dimensions | length: 2,050 mm (80.7 in) width: 685 mm (27.0 in) |
length: 2,010 mm (79.1 in) width: 695 mm (27.4 in) |
length: 2,055 mm (80.9 in) width: 685 mm (27.0 in) |
length: 2,150 mm (84.6 in) width: 740 mm (29.1 in) height: 1,150 mm (45.3 in) | ||
rake, trail | 25.2°, 94 mm (3.7 in) | 24.0°, 96 mm (3.8 in) | 24.0°, 96 mm (3.8 in) | |||
wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 in) | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) | 1,400 mm (55.3 in) | 1,390 mm (54.9 in) | 1,390 mm (54.7 in) | 1,390 mm (54.9 in) |
seat height | 770 mm (30.3 in) | 810 mm (31.9 in) | 810 mm (31.9 in) | 810 mm (31.9 in) | 805 mm (31.7 in) | 805 mm (31.7 in) |
dry weight
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180 kg (400 lb) | 185 kg (408 lb) (Honda manual) | 170 kg (370 lb) | 168 kg (370 lb) | ||
wet weight
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204 kg (450 lb) | 205 kg (452 lb) (Honda service manual) | 206 kg (454 lb) (Honda service manual) | 197 kg (434 lb)[14] | 200 kg (440 lb)[14] | 193 kg (425 lb) |
fuel capacity | 16.5 L (3.6 imp gal; 4.4 US gal) | 16.0 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) | 17.0 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) | 18.0 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal) | 18.0 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal) | 18.0 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal) |
In popular culture
The best-known song by American singer-songwriter David Wilcox, "Eye of the Hurricane", refers to this motorcycle.[22]
References
- ^ "1987 Hurricane". PowerSports.Honda.com. Honda. Archived from the original on 9 January 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
- ^ "2011 CBR600F". HondaMC2011.com. Honda. Archived from the original on 2010-11-06. Retrieved 2010-11-14.
- ^ Cameron, Kevin (18 January 2017). "Honda CBR600F - classics remembered". Cycle World. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ^ a b Ets-Hokin, Gabe (21 November 2014). "2014 Honda CBR650F: MD ride review". Motorcycle Daily. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Battle of the Superbikes; Ultimate 600 Challenge". Cycle World. February 1997. p. 36.
- ^ "Performance Index Winter '12/'13 Edition" (PDF). Motorcycle Consumer News. Bowtie Magazines. January 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-12-29.
- ^ "F4 Secret Message?!?!". CBR600F4.com. Retrieved 2011-03-17.
- ^ Paul, Paul (1 July 2014). "2014 Honda CBR650F - first ride". Cycle World. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ Demortier, Cyril (24 May 2007). "2006 Honda CBR600F4i". Top Speed. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ a b Smith, Jerry (10 May 2015). "2001-2006 Honda CBR600F4i - smart money". Motorcyclist. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ Edge, Dirck (5 April 2001). "2001 Honda CBR600F4i: MD ride review". Motorcycle Daily.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ a b c d "First Ride: 2001 Honda CBR600F4i". Motorcycle.com. 20 December 2000. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "Honda CBR 600 F4i". MCNEWS.com.au. 15 November 2001. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Performance Index '07/'08 version" (PDF). Motorcycle Consumer News. January 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-01-15. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
- ^ Ets-Hokin, Gabe (18 November 2010). "What You Can't Have: 2011 Honda CBR600F". Motorcycle Daily.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ Beeler, Jensen (26 May 2012). "Honda CBR600F LCR Edition – Stefan Bradl's race replica". Asphalt & Rubber. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ Falconer, Mel (17 June 2011). "Road Test: 2011 Honda CBR600F ABS and 2004 Honda CBR600F - sibling rivalry". Motorcycle Monthly. Archived from the original on 11 August 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ Keen, James (5 November 2010). "2011 Honda CBR600F - full tech specs". MotorcycleNews.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "Honda CBR600F". Honda UK. Archived from the original on 10 January 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ^ "Honda CBR600F motorcycle reviews". Motorcycle News. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ "1987 Honda CBR600F motorcycle specs". TotalMotorcycle.com. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
- ^ "Dai Woosnam's DAI-SSECTING THE SONG: Eye Of The Hurricane - Words and music by David Wilcox".
External links
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- MCN News AU: Honda CBR600 history video
- CBR600F3 Introduction at motorcycle.com
- Honda CBR600F Review Honda CBR motorcycle road test
- 2006 CBR600F4i Review 2006 Honda CBR 600 F4i Sport Bike Motorcycle
- Dirck Edge (April 2001). "CBR600F4i review". Motorcycle Daily.com. Archived from the original on 2006-05-08. Retrieved 2006-06-06.
- "Honda CBR 600 F4i". MCNEWS.COM.AU. Archived from the original on 2006-06-14. Retrieved 2006-06-06.