The Honda CBR 600F3 is a four-stroke motorcycle with a transverse four-cylinder engine that is 30 degrees forward of vertical. It has a DOHC and 4 valve per cylinder. The engine weighs 61.9 kg and has a capacity of 598/36.55 cu in. The bore and stroke are 65 x 45.2 mm. The bike has a liquid cooling system with a compression ratio of 12.0:1 and a forced pressure, trochoid oil pump. The intake has a dual-stage ram air system with paper-element air filter and an induction of 4x 36mm / 1.4 in Mikuni BDST constant velocity (CV) carbs. The ignition is transistorized electronic with 3D mapping and the electrical system has a triple-phase alternator with battery. The bike has a close-ratio 6-speed transmission and a chain, #525 O-ring-sealed; 108 links final drive. The frame is made of steel twin-spar diamond with a front suspension of 41 mm HMAS cartridge fork and a rear suspension of Rectangular swingarm. The front has 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers and the rear has a single 218mm disc 1 piston caliper. The bike has a top speed of 250.2 km/h / 155.4 mph and can go from 0-100 km/h in 10.9 seconds. The group test Motosprint 1997 road test showed the bike to have excellent performance.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CBR 600F3
| Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder 30 degrees forward of vertical, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Engine Weight | 61.9 kg / 136.4 lbs |
| Capacity | 598 / 36.55 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 65 x 45.2 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Lubrication | Forced pressure, trochoid oil pump Oil pressure at 80 C: 71 psi (5.0 kg/cm^2) @ 6,000 rpm Wet sump; 4.4 qt (4.2 L capacity) SAE 10W-40, API SF or SG |
| Intake | Dual-Stage Ram Air system with paper-element air filte |
| Induction | 4x 36mm / 1.4 in Mikuni BDST constant velocity (CV) carbs |
| Exhaust | 4-2-1 Header with 6.6 L canister muffler |
| Ignition | Transistorized electronic with 3D mapping |
| Electrical | Triple-phase alternator with battery; |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 105 hp / 76.5 kW @ 12000 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 96.3 hp @ 12100 rpm) |
| Max Torque | 66 Nm / 48.6 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Clutch | Multi-plate wet, cable operated |
| Transmission | Close-ratio 6 speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, #525 O-ring-sealed; 108 links |
| Primary Reduction | 1.863 (82/44) |
| Gear Ratio | 1at 2.928 (41/14) 2nd 2.062 (33/16) 3rd 1.647 (28/17) 4th 1.368 (26/19) 5th 1.200 (24/20) 6th 1.086 (25/23) |
| Frame | Steel twin-spar diamond, Engine stressed member |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability; |
| Front Wheel Travel | 118 mm / 4.66 in |
| Rear Suspension | Rectangular swingarm. Unit Pro-Link HMAS rising rate monoshock, preload, compression and rebound adjustable. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 109 mm / 4.29 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 218mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Wheel | 3.5×17 in cast aluminum; six-spoke |
| Rear Wheels | 5×17 in cast aluminum; six-spoke |
| Front Tyre | 120/60ZR-17 radial; 36psi (2.50 kg/cm^2) |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60ZR-17 radial; 42 psi (2.90 kg/cm^2) |
| Rake | 25.2 degrees |
| Trail | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in Width 835 mm / 27.0 in Height 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm / 55.3 in |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 186 kg / 408 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 206 kg / 454 lbs |
| Ground Clearance | 139.5 mm / 5.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 gal |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.7 m / 38.0 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.9 sec / 198.0 km/h |
| Top Speed | 250.2 km/h / 155.4 mph |
| Road Test | Group Test Motosprint 1997 |
