In one session I was only losing about half a second a lap to one Mr. J.Toseland, so my pace wasn’t a million miles off the young ’uns. Plenty of power and light weight combine for exhilarating performance.
IMHO, the shock spring is too soft as well.
The Bike feels more comfortable leaning into bends than my 2007 zx6r. 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. Personally I think the power of a 600cc is perfect for road use as 1000cc sports bikes can only be thrashed on the track, Went for a Honda due to renown build quality.
Fueling is by twin injectors aided by an airbox with an extra 700cc capacity.
The C-ABS stays in the background until you get into a difficult braking situation, then the ‘brake-by-wire’ kicks in and will save your bacon, so sportsbike purists need not worry about the system getting it the way.
That's how much I truly appreciate this one, no joke. The engine is especially effective at delivering incredible performance, thanks to the Honda’s lack of all-up weight (it’s the lightest of all the 600s).
The list is endless, and if I had the means, I would by another in a heartbeat. After market exhaust would be a recommendation as well as quality tyres.
But Honda haven’t done anything radical, choosing instead to rework the current CBR in to make it the very best on road and track.
But none the less i'm hoping that a stompgrip and helibars will get rid of this problem for me.
I have just purchased the 2009 CBR600RR in the Black/White/Blue Limited Edition colours also. I think for 2009 model these should have been standard equipment.
i love the bike and want to tour as much on it as possible.
This bike is great to ride, very fast, and perfect handling, great torque. Pillion sits high and is exposed to wind so again suitable for short blasts rather than longer distances. Over 10 years of servicing done at home saved a tonne of cash.
15 owners have reviewed their HONDA CBR600RR (2009 - 2013) and rated it in a number of areas. The Honda CBR 600 RR model is a Sport bike manufactured by Honda . New pistons, cylinder head and exhaust system have bolstered torque between 6000-10,000rpm, which makes the engine more flexible on the road. However one oddity is the rear brake master cylinder, precariously positioned behind the right-hand pillion footpeg hanger.
I can only say it's got smaller, so much so that for a tall lad over 6 foot after 10 mins I couldn't wait to get off.
The CBR600RR is as rugged as a Tonka toy and built with the breathtaking precision of the finest Swiss watch. Below is the information on the 2007 Honda CBR® 600RR. Both appeared in the late 80s, lost some fans in the 90s then came back sassy and sexy. The HESD electronic steering damper tucked under the tank should take care of this but it doesn’t react at lower speeds, which caught my attention on occasion.
The Honda CBR600RR comes with everything you need to hammer round the racetrack, including radial brakes, fully-adjustable suspension and an electronically-controlled, speed-sensitive steering damper.
Brakes are as before too, with 310mm discs up front and a 220mm at the rear, although a radial action front master cylinder has been added. A new exhaust, cylinder head and pistons are fitted for more mid-range power. Really good engine too. With alarm bells ringing, Honda’s project leader Norikazu Maeda and his team have delivered an all-new, more powerful, more compact, lighter and sharper CBR for 2007.
One problem - it is pretty jerky on/off throttle, maybe light internals are the culprit, but it feels like there is too much engine braking. The more controlled ride and slick-like grip level was very impressive – even on my first lap I was heading for apexes much earlier and scraping the pegs at nearly every corner.
Reliable, well built and with slightly more space for taller riders.
Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below. Honda UK will not help so my warranty is worth nothing. The tank and seat unit integrates well and a re-contoured front mudguard looks good.
In this version sold from year 2007 , the dry weight is 156.5 kg (345.0 pounds) and it is equiped with a In-line four, four-stroke motor. Like the fairing on the new RC212V race bike, the CBR cowling no longer exists to cover the bike in sponsor’s logos but is engineered for aerodynamics, cooling and induction. The ABS works well and I like the dual wheel control for stability.
I like the centre exhaust as well.
As for stopping power, the Honda CBR 600 RR braking system includes Double disc size 310 mm (12.2 inches) at the front and Single disc size 220 mm (8.7 inches) at the rear. The power is exhilarating but always feels controllable and the bike remains easy to ride. Suspension remains the same – 41mm USD forks to the fore and the Pro-Link shock at the rear – however a longer swingarm and shorter wheelbase aids agility. On the downside, after riding it 8000kms in 4 months, is the wrist pain.
This followed on from a 600RR7 which was a superb machine to own. The economy seems similar to the RR7, around 45mpg for me and the ear bleeding exhaust note that I suffered with at 3000rpm on the RR7 whilst driving through the local roads seems to have been muffled on the RR10.
IMHO, the shock spring is too soft as well.
The Bike feels more comfortable leaning into bends than my 2007 zx6r. 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. Personally I think the power of a 600cc is perfect for road use as 1000cc sports bikes can only be thrashed on the track, Went for a Honda due to renown build quality.
Fueling is by twin injectors aided by an airbox with an extra 700cc capacity.
The C-ABS stays in the background until you get into a difficult braking situation, then the ‘brake-by-wire’ kicks in and will save your bacon, so sportsbike purists need not worry about the system getting it the way.
That's how much I truly appreciate this one, no joke. The engine is especially effective at delivering incredible performance, thanks to the Honda’s lack of all-up weight (it’s the lightest of all the 600s).
The list is endless, and if I had the means, I would by another in a heartbeat. After market exhaust would be a recommendation as well as quality tyres.
But Honda haven’t done anything radical, choosing instead to rework the current CBR in to make it the very best on road and track.
But none the less i'm hoping that a stompgrip and helibars will get rid of this problem for me.
I have just purchased the 2009 CBR600RR in the Black/White/Blue Limited Edition colours also. I think for 2009 model these should have been standard equipment.
i love the bike and want to tour as much on it as possible.
This bike is great to ride, very fast, and perfect handling, great torque. Pillion sits high and is exposed to wind so again suitable for short blasts rather than longer distances. Over 10 years of servicing done at home saved a tonne of cash.
15 owners have reviewed their HONDA CBR600RR (2009 - 2013) and rated it in a number of areas. The Honda CBR 600 RR model is a Sport bike manufactured by Honda . New pistons, cylinder head and exhaust system have bolstered torque between 6000-10,000rpm, which makes the engine more flexible on the road. However one oddity is the rear brake master cylinder, precariously positioned behind the right-hand pillion footpeg hanger.
I can only say it's got smaller, so much so that for a tall lad over 6 foot after 10 mins I couldn't wait to get off.
The CBR600RR is as rugged as a Tonka toy and built with the breathtaking precision of the finest Swiss watch. Below is the information on the 2007 Honda CBR® 600RR. Both appeared in the late 80s, lost some fans in the 90s then came back sassy and sexy. The HESD electronic steering damper tucked under the tank should take care of this but it doesn’t react at lower speeds, which caught my attention on occasion.
The Honda CBR600RR comes with everything you need to hammer round the racetrack, including radial brakes, fully-adjustable suspension and an electronically-controlled, speed-sensitive steering damper.
Brakes are as before too, with 310mm discs up front and a 220mm at the rear, although a radial action front master cylinder has been added. A new exhaust, cylinder head and pistons are fitted for more mid-range power. Really good engine too. With alarm bells ringing, Honda’s project leader Norikazu Maeda and his team have delivered an all-new, more powerful, more compact, lighter and sharper CBR for 2007.
One problem - it is pretty jerky on/off throttle, maybe light internals are the culprit, but it feels like there is too much engine braking. The more controlled ride and slick-like grip level was very impressive – even on my first lap I was heading for apexes much earlier and scraping the pegs at nearly every corner.
Reliable, well built and with slightly more space for taller riders.
Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below. Honda UK will not help so my warranty is worth nothing. The tank and seat unit integrates well and a re-contoured front mudguard looks good.
In this version sold from year 2007 , the dry weight is 156.5 kg (345.0 pounds) and it is equiped with a In-line four, four-stroke motor. Like the fairing on the new RC212V race bike, the CBR cowling no longer exists to cover the bike in sponsor’s logos but is engineered for aerodynamics, cooling and induction. The ABS works well and I like the dual wheel control for stability.
I like the centre exhaust as well.
As for stopping power, the Honda CBR 600 RR braking system includes Double disc size 310 mm (12.2 inches) at the front and Single disc size 220 mm (8.7 inches) at the rear. The power is exhilarating but always feels controllable and the bike remains easy to ride. Suspension remains the same – 41mm USD forks to the fore and the Pro-Link shock at the rear – however a longer swingarm and shorter wheelbase aids agility. On the downside, after riding it 8000kms in 4 months, is the wrist pain.
This followed on from a 600RR7 which was a superb machine to own. The economy seems similar to the RR7, around 45mpg for me and the ear bleeding exhaust note that I suffered with at 3000rpm on the RR7 whilst driving through the local roads seems to have been muffled on the RR10.