HONDA CBR600RR (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR600RR, a street-legal derivation of the supersport machine that dominated tracks around the world. Based on the race track, the CBR600RR kept many of the technologies used by the RC211V, such as the Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system, under-seat exhaust, and the Unit Prol-Link rear suspension.

The 2006 model came with the same updates received by the 2005 motorcycle, such as new bodywork, a fully adjustable inverted front fork, radial-mounted four-piston calipers, a new aluminum frame, a new swingarm, and a new rear shock absorber.

Besides the visual and technical updates and fine adjustments to the engine and exhaust system, the bike made its way in 2006 with a new livery, such as an exciting new Pearl Orange with Black Tribal and Light Metallic Silver colors.

Some of the unique features that represented the bike were the Unit Pro-Link rear suspension, the (DSFI) system, the radial-mounted brakes, the 41 mm inverted front fork, a high-revving engine with a redline at 15,000 rpm, and a Championship-winning RC211V MotoGP-inspired bodywork.

In the power department, the 2006 Honda CBR600RR was propelled by a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 117 hp with a peak at 13,000 rpm and 66 Nm (49 lb-ft) of torque available at 11,000 rpm.

When the power generated by the engine was combined with a six-speed manual transmission and a dry weight of 164 kg (361 lbs), the result was a top speed of 256 kph (159 mph).