Honda CBR600F (1990)

The Honda CBR 600F is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 598 cc, a compression ratio of 11.3:1, and four valves per cylinder. It is equipped with 4x 32mm Keihin CV carbs and a digital ignition system, and has a maximum power output of 85 hp at 9500 rpm and a torque of 59 Nm at 8500 rpm. The bike has a 6-speed transmission and is chain-driven. The frame is made of steel and has a single cradle design. The front suspension consists of 37mm Showa telescopic forks with air assistance and non-adjustable TRAC, while the rear suspension features a Pro-link rising rate monoshock with 7-position preload. The front brakes are 2x 276mm discs with 2-piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 218mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The bike weighs 182 kg (397 lbs) dry and 199 kg (439 lbs) wet, and has a fuel capacity of 16.5 liters (3.7 gal). The average fuel consumption is 18.7 km/lit. The bike can reach a top speed of 233.5 km/h and can do the standing 1/4 mile in 11.63 seconds at 185.1 km/h. The Honda CBR 600F was tested in Motosprint in 1989 in Group Tests I, II, and III.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CBR 600F

Year: 1990

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: 11.3:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Induction: 4x 32mm Keihin CV carbs

Ignition: Digital

Staring: Electric

Max Power: 85 hp / 62 kW @ 95000 rpm (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 R17

Rear Tyre: 130/80 R17

Dimensions: Length 2130 mm / 83.8 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: 16.5 Litres / 3.7 gal

Consumption Average: 18.7 km/lit

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.98 / 36.19m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.63 sec / 185.1 km/h

Top Speed: 233.5 km/h

Road Tests: Motosprint 1989 Motosprint Group Test I 1989 Motosprint Group Test II 1989 Motosprint Group Test III 1989