HONDA CBR600RR (2016-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CBR600RR was released by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer in 2016 as a middleweight sports motorcycle that featured race-derived technology with massive performance and comfortable handling.

The bike rolled on a set of 12-spoke cast aluminum wheels fitted on race-derived suspension both front and rear, with a lightweight chassis dressed in an aggressive, aerodynamic bodywork developed using the knowledge gained from the RC212V MotoGP racing program.

For suspension, the bike packed a 41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) on the front with spring preload, rebound, and compression adjustability topped by an electronically controlled steering damper that enhanced handling precision and a Unit Pro-Link HMAS shock absorber on the rear.

As for braking performance, the model packed two 310 mm discs with radial-mounted four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel that provided optimum stopping power.

In the engine department, the 2016 Honda CBR600RR was powered by a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled powerplant that feature a Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system 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.

In addition, the bike featured slim turn signals indicators, a centrally-mounted fuel tank, an optional passenger seat cowl, aerodynamic mirrors, and much more.