HONDA CBR600RR ABS (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR600RR ABS, a supersport motorcycle that added a safety feature for those riders who wanted the ultimate performance in stability.

The 2009 ABS model featured the same upgraded specifications as the standard model, except for the addition of the Combined Abs (C-ABS) braking system that delivered better stopping performance, with the smart distribution of the braking power between both wheels, which reduced the side effects of hard braking on difficult and slippery surfaces.

On the front wheel, the bike packed two 310 mm discs with four-piston calipers, while on the rear, it featured a 220 mm disc squeezed by a single-piston caliper that provided strong braking performance.

In other departments, the bike was the same as the standard model, with changes made to the pistons, cylinder head, and exhaust system that increased torque delivery between 8,000-12,000 rpm but also a new high resistance valve lifter and a popup valve system borrowed from the CBR1000RR model.

As for the power figures, the 2009 Honda CBR600RR ABS had at its core a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that featured a Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system and delivered an output power of 118 hp with maximum strength at 13,500 rpm and 66 Nm (48 lb-ft) of torque available at 11,250 rpm.