The Honda CBR600F, also known as the Hurricane, was released in 1987. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 598 cc and liquid cooling. The bike has four valves per cylinder, a 11.0:1 compression ratio, and a wet sump lubrication system. With four 32 Mikuni carbs and digital ignition, the bike produces a maximum power of 85 hp at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 59 Nm at 8500 rpm.
The CBR600F has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame is made of steel and has a single cradle design. The front suspension is a 37mm Showa telescopic fork with air assistance and non-adjustable TRAC, while the rear suspension is a Pro-link rising rate monoshock with 7 position preload. The front brakes have two 276mm discs with two-piston calipers, while the rear brake has a single 218mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The bike has a length of 3050mm and a wheelbase of 1410mm, with a dry weight of 182 kg and a wet weight of 199 kg. It has a fuel capacity of 15.5 litres and an average consumption of 18.8 km/lit.
The CBR600F can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 142 mph. Its braking distance is 12.9 meters from 60 mph and 35.8 meters from 100 mph. In a quarter-mile test, the bike takes 11.7 seconds to cover the distance at 183.3 km/h. Road testing by Moto Sprint Group yielded positive results for the CBR600F, making it a popular choice in its time.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CBR 600 Hurricane
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, Transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 598 cc / 36.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 63 x 48 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4x 32 Mikuni carbs |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Staring | Electric |
| Max Power | 85 hp / 62 kW @ 95000 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 74.0 hp @ 10800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 59 Nm / 44 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel, Single cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | 37mm Showa telescopic forks with air assistance and non adjustable TRAC. |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-link rising rate monoshock with 7 position preload. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 276mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 218mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/80 V17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80 V17 |
| Dimensions | Length 2050 mm / 80.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 182 kg / 397 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 199 kg / 439 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5Litres / 3.6 gal |
| Consumption Average | 18.8 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 12.9 m / 35.8 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.7 sec / 183.3 km/h |
| Top Speed | 229.3 km/h |
| Road Test | Moto Sprint Group Test |
