HONDA CBR600RR (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2013, Honda launched the CBR600RR, a middleweight motorcycle loaded with race-derived technologies that featured a sporty, nimble handling performance with a more comfortable ride than the racing version.

The 2013 model came with several improvements, such as a new set of 12-spoke wheels, revised Electronic Control Unit (ECU) settings, a fine-tuned ram air system that increased torque, a new Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF), a re-tuned rear shock absorber, and a new bodywork.

In the bodywork department, Honda made improvements to the aerodynamic performance using knowledge gained from the RC212V MotoGP race program, which resulted in a 6.5 percent decrease in drag force compared to the previous model.

Also, the development and testing used for the 2013 model, which offered more agile handling and improved wind efficiency, led to aerodynamic advancements that were also used on the RC212V MotoGP racing machine at the time.

In addition, the bike was available with a host of Honda Genuine Accessories, such as a sport screen, color-matched passenger seat cowl, carbon fiber-look rear fender, exhaust pipe cover, license plate frame, tank trim, and fuel lid cover, but also racing sticker kit.

As for performance, the 2013 Honda CBR600RR was powered by a compact 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that featured a Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system with 12-hole injectors and delivered an output power of 118 hp at 13,500 rpm and 66 Nm (49 lb-ft) of torque available at 11,250 rpm.