Honda CBR600F (1987)

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.

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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