Honda CBR600F (1999 - 2001) review

If practicality is more important than keeping up with the Jones’ then get one
Good handling, solid build quality and practical
Not the sexiest and tank range is a poor 120 miles

The CBR600F is the forgotten sister, slightly dumpier, slower and not quite as sexy as its sibling, the CBR600RR, but still a good, solid and very reliable.

The CBR600F is the old style CBR before Honda really decided to take on the supersport market. It has a relaxed riding position, less revvy engine and decent pillion seat and is a great day-to-day bike that really does it all. You can take the CBR on track one day then leave to go touring on it the next.

Not the most sexy, but excellent all the same.

The CBR600F is the forgotten sister, slightly dumpier, slower and not quite as sexy as its sibling, the CBR600RR, but still a good, solid and very reliable.

The CBR600F is the old style CBR before Honda really decided to take on the supersport market. It has a relaxed riding position, less revvy engine and decent pillion seat and is a great day-to-day bike that really does it all. You can take the CBR on track one day then leave to go touring on it the next.

Not the most sexy, but excellent all the same.

Length (mm)2065
Width (mm)685
Height (mm)1135
Dryweight (kg)170
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)805
Suspension Front43mm fully adjustable cartridge-type telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel
Suspension RearPro-Link with gas-charged remote reservoir damper, 120mm axle travel
Adjustability RearSpring preload and compression and rebound damping
Wheels Front17 x MT3.50
Wheels Rear17 x MT5.50
Wheels Made OfHollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Tyres Front120/70 ZR17 (58W)
Tyres Rear180/55 ZR17 (73W)
Brakes Front296mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-opposed four-piston callpers
Brakes Rear220mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper
Tank Capacity (litres)18
Wheelbase (mm)1390
Ground Clearance (mm)135
Trail (mm)96
ChassisDiamond; dual-box-section aluminium twin-spar
Cubic Capacity (cc)599
Valves16
Max Power (bhp)109
Max Power Peak (rpm)12500
Torque (ft/lb)46
Torque Peak (rpm)10000
Bore (mm)67
Stroke (mm)42.5
Valve GearDOHC
Compression Ratio12.0
IgnitionComputer controled digital transistorised with ele
CoolingLiquid cooled
Fuel DeliveryPGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveChain
Top Speed156.9
Max Power99.6
Max Power Revs12400
Max Torque44.1
Max Torque Revs10000
Standing Quarter Mile - Terminal Speed MPH125.59
Standing Quarter Mile - Time11.45