HONDA CBR600RR C-ABS (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CBR600RR was a sports bike part of the CBR series in Honda's range of motorcycles, manufactured in 2003 and marketed as Honda's top-of-the-line middleweight sports machine.

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR600RR C-ABS, a sports machine that benefitted from the major revision brought upon the 2009 model and introduced the Combined ABS (C-ABS) that enhanced safety and reduced the stopping distance.

Besides the C-ABS, the bike benefitted from the changes brought upon the 2009 model, which included updates to the engine, such as the pistons, cylinder head, and exhaust system that increased torque and power delivery.

In the visual department, the bike was the same as its 2008 predecessor apart from some extra moldings added to the mid-section fairing that enhanced stability, while noise emissions were lowered by totally enclosing the clutch and gearbox.

In the performance department, the 2012 Honda CBR600RR C-ABS had its soul brought to life by a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinders liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronic fuel injection system that helped deliver an output power of 118 hp at 13,500 rpm and 66 Nm (49 lb-ft) of torque at 11,250 rpm.

Although the changes involved some additional materials, the weight of the bike remained unchanged from the 2008 model due to weight savings in the engine, exhaust, and chassis departments.