Help us:
 |
| | | | Road Test: 2007 Honda CBR600RR- 20 years later, put the R in R |  Written: 20/11/2007 : 13:24. Read 20247 times (21/day). | 1987 saw the very first CBR years before Fireblades and Firestorms. Honda started the CBR series with a 600 and already in 1991 it boasted 100bhp. In 2003 the 600RR was launched and in 2007 an all new version of the CBR600RR, 20 years later.
   92 votes | |
| |
PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP susbcription !!!
- you can read all the filed articles
- no more ads
- you can see the pictures in hi-res in the articles,
- you have access to a special forum for more news and private discussions,
- you are not limited when uploading pictures,
- you can upload your personal avatar,
- you benefit from a 20% discount when renewing your subscription,
- a pop-up navigation window is available for easy access to your favourite functions,
- and last but not least, you are really involved in the life of M-O and its content.
| |
| Test the Premium Membership subcription for 1 month: 3.99 USD | |
| Premium Membership, 3 months: 9.99 USD | |
| Premium Membership, 1 year: 29.99 USD | | |
 
The new 2007 Honda CBR600RR carries a claimed 155kg dry weight and a supposedly honest 184kg kerb weight (ready to ride, with fuel and battery…) For a motorcycle with huge performance, this lightness is absolutely stunning. Compare it to your average 250cc scooter and the CBR600RR beats most with at least 10 kilos!
Then take a more compact and high tech than ever new 599cc engine of 120bhp and 66Nm. Add the lighter new chassis, the longer swing-arm and new fairing with a centrally mounted ram-air duct and you have the new bike in a nutshell.
The single most important first impression that I get is the feeling of riding something very light and flickable. 
Despite this surprise in everyday midrange usefulness, the engine is still classified as a screamer and high revs in the range of 7K+ is pretty much the norm all the time. Albeit a decent midrange, I still feel left in no mans land where I can’t reduce the revs all the way down and I can’t go flat out. 
Oh yes I know, life on a sportbike is frustrating and when frustration leaves paranoia replaces it. I guess it’s for me as for everyone else; you live for that one moment to cherish. 
I was dying to flick the 07 Honda CBR600RR violently from left to right just to see how quick the steering really is. 
Why can’t all motorcycles feel this light I thought to myself whilst achieving effortless drive through complicated corner combinations. 
I had had my cherished moment on the CBR on a perfect day.   
I get all the grip and feedback that I will ever need on the road from the Bridgestone tyres. 
Conclusion:
The Honda CBR600RR is pure quality all over in every respect. The high revving nature does bug me on the road, but the CBR600RR is the best of the worst. The lightness appeals both to experienced and inexperienced riders but for different reasons. 
Words: Tor Sagen/Photography: Martin Leyfield & Tor Sagen
+
Dry weight is unrivalled and is the one most important selling point
Handles like a wet dream
Brilliant brakes
-
A 600cc in-line four will always feel hectic even though Honda have worked hard to boost the midrange
You should be an expert to own a 600RR, but you’ll quickly find that you are only one in a million.
The 600RR is today one of the most popular bikes to steal and crash, boosting the insurance cost to you.
Engine
Type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4
Displacement: 599cm3
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio: 12.2: 1
Max. Power Output: 88.1kW/13,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque : 66Nm/11,250min-1 (95/1/EC)
Idling Speed: 1,400min-1
Oil Capacity: 3.5litres
Fuel System
Carburation: PGM-DSFI electronic fuel injection
Throttle Bore: 40mm
Aircleaner: Dry, cartridge-type paper filter
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18litres (including 3.5-litre LCD-indicator reserve)
Electrical System
Ignition System: Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Ignition Timing: Independent 4-cylinder 3D-mapped computer control
Sparkplug Type: IMR9C-9H (NGK); VUH27D (DENSO)
Starter: Electric
Battery Capacity: 12V/8.6AH
ACG Output: 343W
Headlight: 12V, 55W x 1 (low)/55W x 1 (high)
Drivetrain
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Clutch Operation: Mechanical; cable-actuated
Transmission Type: 6-speed
Primary Reduction: 2.111 (76/36)
Gear Ratios
- 1: 2.750 (33/12)
- 2: 2.000 (32/16)
- 3: 1.666 (30/18)
- 4: 1.444 (26/18)
- 5: 1.304 (30/23)
- 6: 1.208 (29/24)
Final Reduction: 2.562 (41/16)
Final Drive: #525 O-ring sealed chain
Frame
Type: Diamond; Fine Die-Cast aluminium
Chassis
Dimensions (LxWxH): 2,010 x 685 x 1,105mm
Wheelbase 1,375mm
Caster Angle: 23° 55'
Trail: 98mm
Turning Radius: 3.2m
Seat Height: 820mm
Ground Clearance: 135mm
Kerb Weight: 184kg (F: 95kg; R: 89kg)
Max. Carrying Capacity: 180kg
Loaded Weight: 364kg (F: 130kg; R: 234kg)
Suspension
Front: 41mm fully adjustable inverted HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel
Rear Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged remote reservoir damper, adjustable spring preload and compression and rebound damping, 130mm axle travel
Wheels
Front: Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Rear: Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Rim Size
Front: 17M/C x MT3.5
Rear: 17M/C x MT5.5
Tyre Size
Front: 120/70-ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear: 180/55-ZR17M/C (73W)
Tyre Pressure
Front: 250kPa
Rear: 290kPa
Brakes
Front: 310 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with radial-mount 4-piston callipers, floating rotors and sintered metal pads
Rear: 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads
|
PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP susbcription !!!
- you can read all the filed articles
- no more ads
- you can see the pictures in hi-res in the articles,
- you have access to a special forum for more news and private discussions,
- you are not limited when uploading pictures,
- you can upload your personal avatar,
- you benefit from a 20% discount when renewing your subscription,
- a pop-up navigation window is available for easy access to your favourite functions,
- and last but not least, you are really involved in the life of M-O and its content.
| |
| Test the Premium Membership subcription for 1 month: 3.99 USD | |
| Premium Membership, 3 months: 9.99 USD | |
| Premium Membership, 1 year: 29.99 USD | | |
 |
|
| | Public Poll
Are you happy?
|
| | THE BLOGS | | | | PICTURES TOP 10 | | | |
|
(not translated yet) Contact CBF 1000 2010
