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The Honda CBR600RR is a 599cc Honda "Supersport" motorcycle that was introduced in 2003 to replace Honda's CBRFx series motorcycles. The CBR600RR was developed from and inspired by the Honda RC211V MotoGP bike. With its braced swingarm, undertail exhaust, and more agressive riding position, it was the first Honda supersport bike to be developed as a race machine first and Honda made sure everyone knew the new CBR meant business at the track (hence the "RR" designation for "race replica"). The model carried over to 2004 technically unchanged, but with new color schemes.
It was revised in 2005 with new body work, fully adjustable inverted front forks, a set of track-inspired radial-mounted disc brakes with four-piston calipers, and an entirely new aluminum frame, swingarm and rear shock. These changes along with additional refinements to the engine and exhaust system all came together to bring CBR600RR's weight down nine pounds. Except for new color schemes, the 2006 model is unchanged from the previous year and has a MSRP of $8,999.
An all new CBR600RR is expected to be show in the fall of 2006 for 2007 model year.
Competition
The CBR600RR competes with the Suzuki GSX-R600, the Yamaha YZF-R6, the Ducati 749, and the Triumph Daytona 675.
References
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