"How do you reduce weight?"
This was the most important issue for the HONDA design team when developing the '07 CBR600RR. The result is encouraging, the dry weight of the '07 CBR600RR is only 155kg! 9kg lighter than the old model's 164kg!
Honda Motorcycle's R&D engineers designed a new water-cooled, straight-four engine, which has been dramatically reduced in size and weight, even though there are no changes to the exhaust volume, bore or stroke. The top of the engine disk is made of magnesium alloy, and the compression ratio is 12.2:1, up from 12.0:1.
The weight of the new '07 engine is 2kg lighter than that of the '06 engine, and the internal components of both the engine and the gearbox have been carefully laid out to minimize the machine's length, height and width. According to HONDA, the '07 CBR600RR's engine is the lightest and most compact in its class.
The new frame also contributes to the weight savings. 07 CBR600RR's newly designed frame utilizes FDC (Fine Die-Cast) technology, which allows the frame to be lighter and slimmer without compromising frame rigidity. The new three-post wheels are lighter, further reducing non-suspension weight.
After the weight was reduced, the second issue was to increase horsepower, and the '07 CBR600RR's increased horsepower is concentrated in the mid-range and rear-end, so the Ram-Air intake ducts have also been modified. The lighter pistons are made from a new forged aluminum alloy, increasing the maximum rpm by 500rpm and further increasing the horsepower to 120ps/13,500rpm (Ram-air mode). Honda also introduced the IACV (Intake-Air Control Valve) to fine-tune the air intake, allowing for a smoother and more fluid power response between the opening and closing of the throttle.
Additionally, the seat of the new CBR600RR has been moved back 15mm and the handlebar height has been raised 10mm to give the rider a more comfortable seating position. The new frame and engine also make the center of gravity more centralized, which improves handling enjoyment.
New frame, new engine, new wheels, new browns..... ...What else is new on the 2007 CBR600RR? There is! In addition to the newly designed dials, reprogrammed gearbox ratios, a smaller clutch, and a new header compression pump, Honda has also taken the CBR1000RR's town treasure, the HESD (Honda Electronic Steering Damper) electronic peg handle, and modified it before transplanting it onto the '07 CBR600RR's gooseneck. According to HONDA's datasheet, the new pegs have a faster and smoother operating response than the CBR1000RR's HESD pegs.
With a new frame and engine comes a new brownie design, of course. The front end has been completely transformed, with a huge Ram Air air intake enclosure in the center of the front end reminiscent of the VTR SP-2, and the lines of the radiator grille have been modified to match the new front end shape, improving cooling efficiency
Additionally, the rear end has a slimmer, sharper line, highlighting the volume of the mid-mounted throat. ..... The narrowed rear end even goes so far as to drive the taillights down to line up flush with the command lights. The advantage of this change is that the taillights are sheltered from the rising heat of the dead air hose, but the disadvantage is that it lowers the height of the brake lights.
You may be wondering why the suspension and brakes haven't been changed. The reason is that the new CBR600RR's center of gravity is more centered, and with the lighter bodywork, the original suspension and brakes will perform better, so no changes are needed for now.
New Nose Breathing
The new air intake design, from the inverted "V" shape of the nose air intake, looks more stylish, as well as the pipes that extend to the machine part, have been re-treated, more cleverly collected within the bodywork, which not only can provide better air intake breathing for the machine, but also make the bodywork more compact. As a new car on the market, the factory has taken care of the fact that this car may become a new target for thieves, so it has installed a new set of high-pitched HISS anti-theft system inside the car to provide a higher level of security for its own safety.
The new CBR 600RR's aesthetics have been adjusted, with the new saddle and driver's seat design being the most eye-catching, featuring a seat like a beautiful woman's waist, plus a single exhaust pipe underneath the seat, which has been cleverly collected to provide not only a good visual effect, but also a more practical and lightweight effect, which removes the excess weight, making the new design more popular with the market. This makes the new design even more popular in the market.
The new CBR 600RR is equipped with a pair of large-diameter 310mm floating drilled discs, coupled with the most effective opposing four-piston calipers to ensure safety.
First of all, the new machine adopts a more precise combustion control in the operation of the cylinder and combustion chamber, so that every drop of fuel is burned to the end before being discharged from the body, and this setup is also able to maximize the coordination for the major issue of fuel consumption, which not only reduces the cost of ownership for the players, but also has a powerful help to the environment. In terms of the exhaust system, the design of the muffler drum not only maximizes the isolation of exhaust gases, but also minimizes exhaust noise. In the new car, Honda's environmental awareness is more long-term, because in the design of the new car's parts and components, first of all, the parts and components are made to be more durable, so as to prolong the time of replacement, and also in the manufacture of the parts and components of the materials used to minimize the use of materials that have the potential to generate a large amount of exhaust gases and environmentally damaging substances when disposing of them. The company's goal is to make the car more durable so that it can be replaced more often.
2007 Honda CBR600RR Specification
LxWxH: 2010 x 685 x 1105mm
Wheelbase: 1375mm
Lowest Ground Clearance: 135mm
Seat Height: 820mm
Overall Weight: 155kg
Engine: Water-cooled 4-stroke, 16.5-liters. Engine: Water-cooled, four-stroke, 16-valve DOHC 4-cylinder
Bore x stroke: 67 mm x 42.5 mm
Compression ratio: 12.2:1
Total displacement: 599 cc
Maximum horsepower: 120 ps/13,500 rpm
Maximum torque: 6.73 kg-m/11, 250 rpm
Total weight: 155kg
Frame: Aluminum double-wing-beam frame
Transmission: Wet multi-plate 6-speed, chain drive
Fuel supply: PGM DSFI electronic fuel injection
Front camber: 23°55
Trailing distance: 98mm
Tires (front): 120/70 ZR17M /C (58W)
Tires (Rear): 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Front Brake: Dual 310mm drilled discs with four-piston radial calipers
Rear Brake: Single 220-drilled discs with single-piston calipers
Cylinder Capacity: 18 liters
2006 Honda CBR600RR
The Honda CBR600RR had inverted forks and radial calipers added in '05, so the changes for '06 were only in the tread and color. 2003-2006 CBR600RR frames were all matte black, while the Movistar Special Edition returned to the original aluminum frame. That is to say, even if the standard CBR600RR is sprayed with Movistar, it is still not a true Movistar Limited Edition.
Movistar Limited Edition:
2006 Honda CBR600RR specs
Engine: 4-stroke, water-cooled DOHC 16-valve parallel 4-cylinder
Bore x stroke: 67.0 mm x 42.5 mm
Compression ratio: 12.0 : 1
Total exhaust volume: 599 cc
Maximum horsepower: 117 ps/13,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 6.73 kg-m/11,000 rpm
Frame: Aluminum double-winged-beam frame
Transmission: Wet multi-plate 6-speed chain drive
Fuel supply: PGM DSFI electronic fuel Injection system
Front camber ( R): 24 degrees
Trailing distance (T): 95mm
Front suspension: HMAS 45mm cased fork, 120mm travel
Rear suspension: Pro-link mono-tube oil-hydraulic shock, 120mm travel
Tires (front): 120/70 - ZR17
Tires (front). ZR17
Tires (rear): 180/60 - ZR17
Front brake system: 2 x 310mm discs with 4-piston opposing calipers
Rear brake system: 220mm single discs with single-piston calipers
L x W x H: 2010 x 695 x 1115mm
Wheelbase: 1395mm
Lowest Ground Clearance: 1,395mm
Lowest Ground Clearance: 1,395mm
Rear suspension: Prolink monobloc shock absorbers, 120mm stroke
Lowest Ground Clearance: 130m
Seat Height: 820mm
Dry Weight: 169kg
Cylinder Capacity: 18 Liters
2005 Honda CBR600RR
The competition in the sports car market is getting fiercer and fiercer, and the technology that used to be available in the rare racing cars will not just be applied to the production sports cars. Because the Kit cars on the racetrack have high speeds and horsepower, but low durability, and even after a race you have to replace worn-out components in the engine, to truly transfer racing technology to a street car, the torque range of the engine has to be widened, and the top end of the rpm range has to be blocked off to maintain the durability of the engine's internal components, so acceleration on a street car is still a long way from a real factory car.
Over the years, the growing number of street-car enthusiasts demanding higher horsepower and more nimble handling has forced manufacturers to accelerate the transfer of valuable racing technology to production street cars. The global rise of the 600-class production sports car races has led manufacturers to invest more racing technology in the development of 600-class sports cars.
Honda CBR 600RR in 2002, by the class rivals strong stimulation of the market, finally in 2003 launched a bright CBR 600RR, a large number of racing equipment to the body, and in the engine to strengthen the anti-wear treatment, to overcome the durability of the high-horsepower output of the problem. As a result, the CBR 600RR created a frenzy in the sports car market, but the rivals also strengthened their equipment and launched new models to meet the challenge. Honda was slow to take advantage of the situation and immediately launched the UPGRADE CBR 600RR in 2005. In order to face the strongest competitors in the class, Honda made a number of important improvements to the CBR 600RR, and once again enhanced its performance and made a number of enhancements in the 2005 model.
Enhanced suspension and braking system
The first thing you'll notice is the change to the HMAS 41mm inverted forks with full adjustments, the 310mm floating discs on the front wheels have been fitted with radial calipers to improve braking performance, and the new design of the exhaust and intake system has increased the engine's torque output in the mid-range area. The new pistons have an anti-wear surface treatment, increased fuel injection flow and faster exhaust to increase the speed of rpm increase and widen the range of the Power Band.
Lightweight again
The CBR 600RR's bodywork is closer to that of the RC211V, with a lighter outer bodywork and a weight-saving aluminum frame and subframe, and the rear swingarm has been lightened once again by streamlining some of the components between the rear swingarm and shock absorbers, resulting in the CBR 600RR being just 163kg, with a focus on lightweighting and changing fuel injection. The most significant changes to the 2005 CBR 600RR are the focus on lightweighting and a change to the fuel injection program.
The wide rpm range from 6,000rpm to 12,000rpm is a powerful performance that makes it easier to maneuver the engine's horsepower output. Due to the engine's super smooth output, it is possible to achieve a state of unity in slow-speed curves and high-speed corners.
While the appearance of the upper eyeglasses, main frame, subframe, tail rocker, shock absorber and silencer is similar to the '03 CBR600RR, the weight has been reduced, so that the total dry weight has been reduced by four kilograms, leaving a balance of only 164kg! The pistons also have new coatings to minimize friction with the cylinders, and a new oiling program makes the 2005 CBR600RR more even in output, richer in the midrange, and with a wider horsepower sweet spot.
Is the output really unchanged?
Non-buyers might think something like this, "The new CBR600RR has a lot of changes, but at least the peak output hasn't changed." Sorry, the old and new generations turned out to be still different in terms of output.
Maybe there's not much difference in the numbers, but when you see the new bike's horsepower curve riding above the old 600RR for a long period of time, the eyebrows of those who don't buy it will start to furrow a bit .... And then when you see that the torque output is even more plentiful than the old one for long periods of time... Should start looking for cigarettes. Both 600RRs have an 820mm seat, but the new model has a new and improved seat line, with the front end of the seat having been narrowed to give the rider a better feel when clamping the tank and dropping the feet.
Lee Yau-chang's test ride:
The CBR600RR goes beyond a sports bike and is very close to a race bike. The seating position is perfect for Track: the relationship between the cylinder, seat and handlebar is very harmonious, and the rider is very natural in powering the bike, making it suitable for long-distance racing.
The weight of the new bike is said to have been reduced by four kilograms, leaving a balance of 164kg! This may not be an impressive figure for today's sports cars, but in practice it feels light and responsive, saving us a lot of energy.
I'm sure everyone has high hopes for the new CBR600RR, and I can say that it doesn't disappoint. The engine performance is brisk, the throttle is easy to grasp, the accurate handling and linear output, even if it is the original dealer car put down the field run, the novice can also have a good performance.
The focus of the test ride was of course on the new inverted forks and radioactive calipers, and the 41mm inverted forks were a step up in performance. Initially, the front end felt a little soft, but as the oil began to spread evenly through the core, it started to pick up. The braking performance was as good as expected, but I can't really tell its limits without a long period of high-temperature and high-pressure testing.
The overall production level of the new bike is quite high, especially the quality of the tires that come with the bike, which can be replaced with the same model without any problem. If you really want to discover the limits of the CBR600RR, you'll have to test it out on the track. My personal experience is that many cars have no problem driving on the road, but once you get to the race track and run the high speed corners, it will be clear if there is any problem with the frame. Don't get me wrong, I'm just saying that it's very difficult to find out what's wrong with such a high class sports car on the road. So for most of the buyers who use the car on the road, there is no chance of regretting the purchase decision.
2005 Honda CBR600RR specs
Engine: 4-stroke, water-cooled DOHC 16-valve parallel 4-cylinder
Bore x stroke: 67.0 mm x 42.5 mm
Total compression ratio 12.0 : 1
Total displacement: 599 cc
Maximum horsepower: 117 ps/13,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 6.73 kg-m/11,000 rpm
Frame form: aluminum alloy double-winged-beam frame
Transmission: wet multi-plate 6-speed chain drive
Fuel supply: PGM DSFI electronic fuel injection system
Front camber (R): 24°
Trailing Distance (T): 95mm
Front Suspension: HMAS 41mm inverted cased forks, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: Pro-link mono-cylinder oil-hydraulic shock absorbers, fully adjustable
Tires (front): 120/70 - ZR17
Tires (rear): 180/55 - ZR17
Front brake system: 2 x 310mm discs with radiating 4-piston opposed calipers
Rear brake system: 220mm single discs with single-piston calipers
LxWxH: 2010 x 695x 1115mm
Wheelbase: 1395mm
Lowest ground clearance: 130mm
Seat height: 820mm
Dry weight: 163kg
Cylinder capacity: 18 liters
2003-2004 Honda CBR600RR
The new engine goes straight to the red zone at 15,000rpm (CBR600F4i/14,200rpm). The engine has a wider range of output and is more powerful. The engine length has been shortened by 30mm, allowing the rider to move forward 70mm closer to the center of gravity. In order to increase the accuracy and durability of the engine's valve closure at high rpm, a double-spring design has been adopted for the WoW's feet, which, along with other improvements, should only be inspected and adjusted every 25,000 kilometers. The tank grille has been enlarged to match the increase in horsepower.
New aluminum frame for increased rigidity and reduced weight, 45mm HMAS cased fork with full adjustability. The tail shock's new Unit Pro-Link design and swingarm are taken from the Moto GP RC211V design.
The upper part of the shock is connected to the swingarm instead of the frame, which, according to Honda, effectively separates the frame from the shock and increases frame rigidity and improves handling in corners.
The new bike weighs just 163kg, and with the use of the beefy RC211V-type rear swingarm, the rear shock can be used with softer springs, making it easier to make detailed adjustments.
The PGM-Fi fuel supply mode automatically adjusts the idle speed, and the ECU senses the engine rpm and throttle opening angle to determine the amount of fuel to be supplied. 40mm electronic fuel injection system adopts a two-stage (DSFI) design with dual nozzles on the top and bottom of each cylinder. A laser shoots 12 small holes into the nozzles to ensure optimal atomization of the fuel.
The lower nozzle is responsible for fuel supply in the low to mid-range area, and the upper nozzle starts to intervene when the rpm exceeds 5500rpm to increase fuel supply. The new Iridium alloy nozzle, two-stage Ram-Air system with 15-liter supercharged airbox, improves power and linear output. The center-mounted, low-center-of-gravity cylinder is partially hidden in the frame, emphasizing the centralized center of gravity and providing a more compact layout.
The black box that used to be in charge of ignition and fuel supply is now separated into two separate pieces of hardware that handle ignition and fuel supply independently of each other, giving the mechanic more room to make adjustments.
The front brake is a four-piston caliper with 310mm dual discs. The rear brake is a single-piston caliper with a 220m disc.
The first three-piece reflector with two H7 superlamps. The new four-exit, two-exit center exhaust tailpipe increases the body tilt angle, as well as reduces wind resistance and the average center of gravity. The heat insulation effect is so good that it won't burn when you touch the outer layer of the exhaust pipe with your hand.
2003 Honda CBR600RR specification
Engine: 4-stroke water-cooled DOHC 16-valve parallel 4-cylinder
Bore x stroke: 67.0 mm x 42.5 mm
Compression ratio: 12.0 : 1
Total displacement: 599 cc
Maximum horsepower: 114 ps/13,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 6.4 kg-m/11,000 rpm
Frame form: aluminum alloy double-winged-beam frame
Transmission: wet multi-plate 6-speed chain drive
Fuel supply: PGM DSFI electronic fuel injection system
Front camber (R): 24 degrees
Trailing Distance (T): 95mm
Front Suspension: HMAS 45mm cased forks, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension: Pro-link mono-cylinder oil-hydraulic shock, 120mm travel
Tires (front): 120/70 - ZR17
Tires (rear): 180/ 60 - ZR17
Front: 2 x 310mm discs with 4-piston opposing calipers
Rear: 220mm single disc with single-piston caliper
L x W x H: 2010 x 695 x 1115mm
Wheelbase: 1395mm
Lowest Ground Clearance: 130mm
Seat Height: 8.5mm
Minimum ground clearance: 8.8mm p>Seat height: 820mm
Dry weight: 170kg
Cylinder capacity: 18 liters