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Honda CBR600F Concept

In recent years the middleweight motorcycle market has diversified considerably, with many new models offering practicality and reasonable performance together with value for money. At the same time development of the Supersports concept has seen those bikes become increasingly extreme, with less thought for day-to-day practicality. Instead they are characterised by focused riding positions and highly tuned engines dedicated to the production of useable but top-end power.

Between these two classes of motorcycle – middleweight Naked and Supersports – there exists the demand for a machine that combines the best aspects of both: A motorcycle with much of the exciting style and riding excitement of a Supersports bike, but with enough comfort and practicality to make weekday chores and commuting a pleasure. Honda’s response to this demand is a new motorcycle for 2011 that marks the return of a legendary concept: CBR600F.

The new CBR600F is a carefully honed package developed to satisfy a wide range of motorcyclists, from new licence holders keen to develop their riding skills to highly experienced riders who have owned such machines and now want something more comfortable and road-focused. For all its performance and style, the CBR600F is also a desirable bike to own and to live with, offering outstanding reliability and fuel economy.

Main Features

• Compact, lightweight 599cc liquid-cooled fuel-injected inline-4 engine tuned for class-leading power and linear delivery
• Prestigious aluminium Mono-Backbone frame contributes to a slim, easy-to-handle and sporty chassis
• Inverted front fork and aluminium swingarm for intuitive handling and unrivalled agility
• Combined ABS features 3-piston front brake calipers and an advanced C-ABS system for safe stopping in all conditions
• Supersports design incorporating a full fairing and windscreen

Ergonomic design, comfort & balanced riding position

Balanced riding position - The CBR600F riding position combines relaxed ergonomics with a level of integration and control usually reserved for Supersports machines. Thanks to the careful sculpting of the surrounding bodywork, the 800mm seat height is comfortable for a wide range of riders.

In turn the handlebars are set higher on the CBR600F than they are on most Supersport machines, taking weight off the rider’s wrists and ensuring day-long comfort together with an enhanced feeling of control when manoeuvring at low speeds. Together the seat, handlebars and footpegs create a riding position that is both comfortable and confidence inspiring.

A full fairing, sculpted equally by the heart of the style-conscious designer and the head of the engineer, also plays its part in the bike’s considered ergonomic package. It protects the rider from windblast while also contributing to a low drag coefficient.

Passenger comfort is integral to the versatile character of the CBR600F. The pillion seat is bigger and more deeply padded than is the case on Supersports machines. It is also lower and closer to the rider, which makes climbing on and off easier and helps passengers feel more comfortable once on the move. Specially designed recesses on the underside of the tail unit further enhance this sense of security by providing points of contact for the passenger to hold. These help make the CBR600F an accomplished pillion machine without resorting to conventional grab handles, which affect the look of a bike when riding solo.

Styling

The Supersport look is the most dynamic in motorcycling and the CBR600F takes the stunning lines associated with Supersport bikes and develops them into an exciting new design language that perfectly fits the CBR600F brief – race inspired but focused on the road.

The full fairing – a defining feature of the CBR600F since the very first model – has sculpted surfaces that combine clean lines with a multi-layer look that hints at the depth of engineering within. At the rear of the bike the high tail gives the machine an athletic stance on the road.

Instead of the twin headlights common to Supersport bikes, the new CBR600F uses an advanced one-piece headlight design with cool blue lenses for the position lights. The headlight design flows into the screen to give an original and classy look to the front of the bike.

Designed in Honda’s Rome studio, the CBR600F was shaped by chief designer Valerio Aiello. “We wanted to create a design that will remain attractive for a long time, not just for a year or two.”

Colours

• Pearl Nightstar Black / Matt Cynos Grey Metallic
• Pearl Cool White / Hyper Red
• Pearl Cool White / Moody Blue Metallic
• Pearl Cool White / Pearl Nightstar Black

Modern, comprehensive instrument display

The rider’s view ahead is dominated by the stunning digital instrument panel. This combines a digital speedometer with an easy-to-read digital tachometer, letting the rider check speed and engine revs at a glance. Backing up these primary displays are dual trip gauges, an odometer, a highly accurate multi-segment fuel gauge and a digital clock. As befits a multi-role sportsbike that’s as likely to be found flitting through traffic-packed city streets on the daily commute as it is chasing excitement on the open road, the instruments also include an instantaneous fuel efficiency display and average fuel efficiency and fuel consumption functions for Trip A.

Engine

Supersports-derived - The CBR600F’s DOHC inline-4 engine was originally developed alongside the 2007 CBR600RR’s power unit and is also found in the CB600F Hornet. It is tuned for an ultra-broad spread of power and a lightning-fast yet predictable throttle response. Regardless of gear and engine revs, the ultra-smooth unit delivers exactly the amount of drive the rider asks for. Strong, instantly accessible torque is available from very low revs, ensuring absolute control regardless of speed or road surface.

The CBR600F delivers 75kW at 12,000rpm and an extremely smooth and glitch-free power curve. The result is an engine that satisfies on every level, offering both the civility and ease-of-use demanded by the novice while also satisfying the most experienced riders with its impressive performance.

• Mass centralised - the CBR600F engine is an integral part of the chassis package. Its race breeding is obvious in its low weight and compact dimensions. The unit’s low weight helps trim the bike’s all-important kerb weight figure to a minimum, a key factor in the bike’s exceptionally easy handling at any speed. At the same time, the engine’s compact size gave Honda engineers free reign to position it perfectly within the chassis, for an ideal front/rear weight distribution and neutral handling feel.
• Fuel injected - The bike’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU) works in conjunction with the engine’s digital electronic ignition to ensure accurate fuelling. The benefits are startling performance, a flawless throttle response and low fuel consumption. Environmentally responsible - Exhaust gases leave the engine via a low-slung 4-2-1 exhaust system. Incorporated into the exhaust is a highly effective catalyser that virtually eliminates the emission of polluting hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrous oxides.
• Economical & Practical - With an accurate fuel injection system, the CBR600F is remarkably economical for such a high-revving and powerful engine. The result is superb range from the fuel tank, saving time and money. The engine is also reliable, having been proven over hundreds of thousands of road and race miles. It also requires very little maintenance, helping make the CBR600F ownership experience hassle-free and rewarding.

Chassis & Suspension

The Mono-Backbone frame uses a lightweight but rigid diamond configuration incorporating the engine as an integral part of the frame itself, using the engine’s inherent strength to further boost chassis integrity for no additional weight penalty.

Adjustable front and rear suspension come as standard on the CBR600F. At the front, the 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type front fork gives unrivalled rider confidence, effortlessly soaking up imperfections in the road surface while also providing the feedback that is essential to rider comfort when cornering.

The damping and spring rates are unique to the CBR600F, as are the characteristics of the rear Monoshock. Compared to the CBR600RR compression damping is decreased, for better bump absorption, while the tension damping is increased for enhanced control of the unsprung mass.

Race-derived wheels and sophisticated braking systems

The CBR600F rides on lightweight cast aluminium wheels, which contribute to the bike’s low kerb weight while also reducing unsprung mass, directly benefiting the ride quality and ease of handling. Tyre sizes are unmistakably Supersport: 120/70-R17 at the front and 180/55-R17 at the rear. Strong and consistent braking performance is provided by a pair of 296mm floating discs with dual-piston calipers at the front. At the rear a 240mm disc and a single-piston caliper offer both stopping power and the fine control required for low-speed manoeuvring.

Combined ABS CBR600F Braking

The CBR600F is equipped with Combined ABS, featuring an advanced Antilock Braking System. Combined ABS links the front brake control to the rear brake, ensuring smooth, progressive and powerful deceleration in all situations. The system’s ECU monitors the speeds of the front and rear wheels using sensors. Should one wheel begin to rotate more slowly than the other, suggesting the first hint of tyre slip, the Combined Braking System modulates the braking effort to ensure full grip is retained, maximising braking ability while retaining control.

Security - Honda Ignition Security System (HISS)

Fitted as standard to the CBR600F, the Honda Ignition Security System is an electronic security measure that makes the bike impossible to start without one of the two original keys. Without one of those keys the ignition system remains completely immobilised, preventing hot-wiring and ride-away theft.

Optional equipment

The CBR600F is a machine of unrivalled all-round ability, but the opportunity exists to tailor it to any number of tasks, from year-round commuting to dedicated sports riding, with a range of optional equipment from Honda.

• Seat cowl- This optional colour-matched seat cowl covers the pillion seat and gives the CBR600F a more sporty look when riding solo.
• Tall screen - While the standard CBR600F screen is perfect for the majority of people, taller riders intending to ride long distances at speed will be drawn to the optional tall screen. Designed to blend into the lines of the fairing cowl, the optional tall screen is 34mm higher than the standard screen for increased wind protection and reduced buffeting at speed. The tall screen is also smoked to shade the digital instruments and enhance the striking fairing design.
• Hugger - The dual-tone, colour-matched hugger protects the Monoshock from dirt and debris, easing maintenance while also enhancing the bike’s sophisticated lines.
• Undertray - Designed specifically for the 2011 CBR600F, the optional undertray smoothes out the already uncluttered lines of the bike’s rear end and creates an even sportier look.
• Crankcase covers - A colour-matched crankcase decoration set allows you to add a personal touch to your CBR600F.
• Red/white wheel sticker set - The stunning CBR600F wheel design can be further enhanced with these stickers, underlining the bike’s sporty DNA.
• Seat bag - Versatility is key to the appeal of the CBR600F. This tough seat bag is ideal when using the bike in a commuting or touring role.
• Heated grips - Unobtrusive but powerful enough to make cold-weather riding pleasurable, these heated grips further boost the practicality of the CBR600F.
• Tank pad - The tough tank pad protects the bike’s fuel tank from accidental damage by jacket zips or belt buckles, preserving the paintwork.
• Security - An optional alarm security system further enhances anti-theft measures. The unit deters potential thieves with a powerful siren and features 8 sensitivity settings and a sleep mode to prevent the battery from draining when not in use.
• Cargo net - Loads can be secured to the pillion seat quickly and easily with the optional cargo net.

Evolution of a legend

1987- 1988 CBR600F-H/J
The original CBR600, a landmark machine and one that brought previously unimaginable levels of performance to the middleweight class. This model also established the CBR600F reputation for intuitive handling.

1989-1990 CBR600F-K/L
A more powerful evolution of the first CBR600F, the revised 1989/1990 version further cemented the bike’s position as the dominant 600cc sportsbike of the time.

1991-1994 CBR600F-M/N/P/R
An all-new short-stroke engine configuration with dramatically reduced levels of internal friction yielded yet more power. Meanwhile a sophisticated new chassis maintained the motorcycle’s essential balance.

1995-1998 CBR600F-S/T/V/W
The first CBR600F to boast a Ram Air intake system, the 1995-1998 CBR600F remains the definitive steel-frame middleweight sportsbike, and still makes a competitive road-focused sportsbike today.

1999-2000 CBR600F-X/Y
The CBR600F moves into the 21st century with an all-new engine and lightweight aluminium alloy frame. Glowing media reports help fuel huge sales success.

2001-2006 CBR600F-1/2/3/4/5/6 and CBR600FS-1/2 Sport
For the first time the CBR600F is available in two guises, with the CBR600F Sport gunning for track glory. Both bikes feature PGM-FI fuel injection technology.

New 2011 CBR600F
The CBR600F returns with a powerful and flexible CBR600RR-derived engine and an advanced die-cast aluminium Mono-Backbone frame.