Honda CBR600RR (2010)

Although we received plenty of comments from riders unhappy about the direction in which Honda takes the look of their bikes, we’ll just go ahead and start with the basics in order to show that things aren’t as black as they appear to be. For instance, the middleweight CBR’s 599cc liquid cooled inline four cylinder engine w/DOHC; four valves per cylinder valve train remains the same competitive performer also thanks to Honda’s Dual Stage Fuel Injection system with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors. The bore and stroke of 67mm x 42.5mm allow for the same 12.2:1 compression ratio as on the previous model year. The gearbox and its settings are also unchanged, so this is the end of all hope for us to find something new to grab on.

Design

Neither the engine nor the chassis feature any changes, we’re left with 2010’s bold new graphics and we must say these aren’t too ecstatic either. Replacing the 2009 “Phoenix” paint job is the “Leyla” scheme. There’s also the Pearl Orange/Black color scheme for those who want to skip the part with them explaining to the wife what’s with that woman painted on a brand new motorcycle. And the thing is that Honda does drift away from their tradition. It’s enough to see such kind of a paint job on the same aggressive and aerodynamic fairing to know what’s happening there.

2010 CBR600RR Specification:

• Engine Type: 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke: 67mm x 42.5mm
• Compression Ratio: 12.2:1
• Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
• Induction: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors
• Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping
• Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed
• Final Drive: #525 O-ring chain
• Suspension Front: 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
• Rear: Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travel
• Brakes Front: Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310mm discs
• Rear: Single 220mm disc; Honda Combined ABS
• Tires Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial
• Rear: 180/55ZR-17 radial
• Wheelbase: 53.9 inches
• Rake: 23.5o
• Trail: 97.7mm (3.9 inches)
• Seat Height: 32.3 inches
• Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
• Curb Weight: 410 pounds (CBR600RR) / 432 pounds (CBR600RR C-ABS) renown