Honda introduced their new 2007 CBR600RR yesterday. Looks like they’ve done some work, though I don’t follow every feature of every bike, for those of you who do, I’ve listed the changes below.
From Honda:
The CBR600’s most radical redesign since the introduction of the RR in 2003 is highlighted by a whole new engine, frame and bodywork that results in a smaller, lighter, more-powerful CBR600RR with a class-leading power-to-weight ratio and unparalleled performance.
Features & Benefits
New for 2007
– Class-leading power-to-weight ratio for outstanding acceleration and handling.
– Smaller, lighter, more compact inline four-cylinder engine.
– Improved midrange performance and enhanced peak power.
– Significant weight reduction in engine and chassis.
– Repositioned transmission shafts within crankcase allow for shorter engine.
– New lightweight, forged-aluminum pistons incorporate special shot peening for added toughness.
– Lightweight magnesium head cover.
– New, single exhaust valve-springs.
– Smaller, lighter neodium magnet ACG.
– New transmission gear ratios.
– Smaller, lighter clutch.
– New front-brake vertical-piston master-cylinder system.
– Lighter weight stainless steel four-into-one exhaust features new inline-exhaust valve to control exhaust pressure for maximum performance.
– New intake-air control valve (IACV) minimizes torque reaction and smoothes response to small throttle changes through gradual reductions of air and fuel intake when the throttle is opened and closed.
– New non-resonance knock sensor maintains optimum spark advance while constantly monitoring combustion performance during mid- to high-speed operation.
– New nose-mounted ram-air induction directs fresh, cool air to a higher-volume airbox.
– New smaller and lighter Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD).
– Newly designed Fine Die-Cast (FDC) frame uses four large castings for lighter weight.
– Improved mass centralization.
– Redesigned radiator with compact dimensions improves cooling capacity.
– All-new bodywork enhances handling and performance.
– Handlebars raised 10mm for improved rider comfort.
– Center of gravity revised for more neutral response and easier side-to-side flickability.
– New, compact instrument design.
– Exciting new colors–Pearl White/Silver and Ultra Blue Metallic/Silver–join Red/Black and Black as color options.
Specifications
Model: CBR600RR
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
Carburetion: Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive: #525 O-ring–sealed 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
Tires
Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear: 180/55ZR-17 radial
Wheelbase: TBD
Rake (Caster Angle): 23.7°
Trail: 96.3mm (3.8 inches)
Seat Height: 32.3 inches
Dry Weight: TBD
Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
Colors: Pearl White/Silver, Ultra Blue Metallic/Silver, Red/Black, Black
Meets current EPA standards.
California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Jeff in Ohio says
Oh look, it’s a Honda R6. They even make it in a lovely blue and silver like a Yamaha. Hmmm, fancy cast alumnim frame, slashed up fairing so expose the engine and frame, central ram air duct…I guess since Honda got whacked in superstock and supersport this year and in the showroom, they better start looking harder at the Yamaha as to how it’s done….
aaron says
hopefully this thing is still a decent streetbike, most people I know that tried the r6 thought the current generation became a “weekend special” rather than a daily rider. seems like since the 750’s vanished, the everyday practical 600’s have vanished. good thing the sv650 is taking up the slack.
C. J. Luke, III says
Aaron, you need to check out the Triumph 675. It is now the king of the “Supersport street bikes”. You can take it to the track and it will outperform all but possibly the R6 in the hands of professionals, but on the street there is no comparison. The Japanese need to set the Triumph as their target…including Yamaha.
todd says
most people buy these kind of bikes for the “weekend special” aspect. Very few are actually ridden very often, that’s why we are seeing Hondas becoming more and more purpose specific and less generalistic. I agree that the SV is a great daily bike as is the Ninja 650 and even the 500’s from both companies. I guess moves like this make the F4i a little less redundant though it’s nearly just as good.
-todd
Nick says
Most people I see buy 600’s not as weekend specials, but because they want something cool, something fast. They haven’t a clue how to use the things, they just know that man, it makes them look good.
Forget about the big four trying to beat the 675, too. They build what it takes to win races, because that is the easiest way to sell bikes to idiots with money. They will continue to build lighter, faster, and harder to utilize race replica 600’s until the racing rules change and some other class of bike becomes the latest and greatest advertising tool. That’s why the 750’s are almost gone, and also why the 4cyl 1000’s are being developed so fast. If middleweight twin racing became publicly popular, then there would be massive factory development of the sv and the 650r. They are in business to sell motorcycles, and their behavior is dictated by the market.
Chris says
Heh. “Class-leading power-to-weight ratio.” And oddly enough, Honda specifies neither the power nor the weight in the press release.
Gotta love marketers.
hoyt says
too bad splash graphics haven’t gone away
aaron says
I rode the triumph this last june. great bike except for the handlebar/seat positioning. haven’t ridden the r6, but friends with opinions I trust have said that when you’re not riding fast, it feels like an 400cc compared with past 600’s. (as in turning 2 or 3 grand higher than you think you should be for the given grunt it’ll give you) sure, the bike can be shifted up in town, but for highway droning 8000 rpm dosen’t work for me. and with the tight ratios, changing the gearing will just make first gear even more extreme. the f4 was a great all round bike, while keeping up with most anyone riding sanely. kawasaki has realized the problems with extreme tuning the 6, and offers a broader powerband and transmission in the 636. maybe yamaha should have done something similar and offered a r6 for the street and a m6 for those who never intend to commute or carry a passenger….
Alex says
On the German page they say it is 120HP and 155kg.
todd says
that’s what the YZF600R and the FZ6 are for. They are both better bikes for the street but get under-sold because of the specs on paper.
-todd
GARY says
Well wot can i say they ant many of u out their that like the rr is there, now i thought it was just fantastic i own a 03 rr nd still say to this day it’s the best bike i’v ever owned i dont think ill ever part with her, i’m not a weekend rider i try to get out as much as i can and she performs amazing well everytime she’s out. now lets get on to the new one well can i say first that i bought my rr cos of it’s features nd it was origanal shape then we get this thing it’s bloody awfull dont think could give it away if i’d of wanted a yamaha i would of gone and got one for godsake honda give me my bike back i miss her already cheers lads happy biking
Alex says
Obviously people haven’t ridden the new R6 based on the fact that they think you can’t commute wiht it. You certainly can and I do everyday. Its like any other sportsbike.
The fact is the 675 is a great bike but not a true 600cc and as such isn’t really a big concern to the Japanese 600 class. Companies like Honda and Yamaha are trying to build race-like replicas and 675 just doesn’t make sense for them. Also, though the R6 engine is peaky, its strong from 9k all the way to redline (around 16.5k!!!).
In terms of performance, to me, the new R6 was hands down the best 600cc out at the time. This new Honda if really lightweight, could be a competitor at least in the handling department and may give the R6 a run for the money in a straight line – we shall see.
Btw, Kawi I believe is getting rid of the 636 this year and standardizing on 600cc for similar reasons so the argument that “this makes sense” is fallacious.
Btw, IMO, the R6 is the best looking bike as well….
Mitch says
I’m the proud owner of a 2005 600RR (Black with Tribal factory graphics & some mods) and have to say “I hope this thing looks better in person than it does on paper/online”.
It looks like a mix between an older 600RR – R6 – and a 2006 GSXR.
I am excited to see (read) that the riding position is more relaxed for street riding BUT that the bike is thinner and doesn’t bottom out as quickly as the older gen.
MY BIGGEST WISH IS FOR HONDA TO MAKE A COMFORTABLE SEAT!!!
Lets hope for the best 😉
polo says
Check out the new Gixxer, errrr, R6? That’s a Honda?! Ohhh, I’ll stick to my 675. I’m sure it is a fantastic bike. It IS a Honda!
Jim says
Arron….Yahama did do this with the release of the r6 (race ready)and the r6s (street) in 2006.
RiderPage.com says
A french mazine published a different model pictures for 600RR, now that we saw the official one that one from french should be undisclosed 1000RR?
http://www.riderpage.com/honda/2007-honda-cbr600rr-photos/
john s says
i think it looks like my 06 cbr 1000 with a ram air duct in the middle of the fairing wich Honda invented back on the RC 51 and just havent used on any other bike, it’s just a 600 anyway you have to rev it hard to make it go anywhere.
Edgar says
this is great because all of the r6 guys just got murdered by the last comparo
Paul from OHIO says
I just took delivery of my new 2007 CBR 600rr (white/silver) one week ago (5/24/07). I absolutely love this bike. It is worth every penny, and then some.
Dan from San Francisco says
I’ve put 100 miles on my new 2007 CBR 600RR and it is a beauty in every way. Forget about the compliments and the amazing reviews, you need to ride it to believe it. Torque and power at any speed and for those with experience, handles amazing. Cruising at about 6,500-7,000 RPM at 80 mph can get tiring, but the bike’s engine is smooth and vibrations are kept to a minimum. For comparison purposes, comfort is closest to the gixxer.
Jon says
The 07RR feels alittle like my old RGV250, light, revvy and very flickable.
The 07RR inspires so much confidence, the suspension is better than any other bike I’ve ridden (including 03-06RR & R6 06).
The power delivery really is superb. My Akrapovic Slip-on improves it too.
To some up if you want a bike the size and weight of a 250 but with the power of a 750 the 07RR is the one to go for.
mastro says
you guys all seem to know what you do and dont like. I just cant decide any more as all the new 600s are so good. for me its only a toy maybe an R6 or maybe a CBR.
john says
hands down the 600rr 07 is the best in its class and not because i say so. like all of u r6 rider that say its the better bike . facts dont lie . everybody that bought a new 600rr good job its the best on the road , on the track, and in its class. i dont want to hear about the 675 triumph because its not 600cc its 645cc so its a cheater, and i walked allover one yesterday. if you own a gsxr 600 dont even talk because you cant. i dynoed at 123.95 bph and 51.23 lbs tq ive seen r1 and gsxr 750 dyno at 140bph and they were all brand new by the way my bike still has more tq then them . all new 600cc bikes are good for the new rider if it a r6, gsxr 600, or a kwi zx6 it make no diffrence but facts say none compare to the 600rr and thats just the way it is . so sorry to all of you who want the best bike made this year, you will have to keep on thinking yours is . all hail the cbr600rr the king of the 600cc hill. first new bike but its the 4th that i own gsxr 1100 , cbr600f2, erion cbr929 dont just buy for look buy because it woops hands down.
nick says
ive had my 600RR 07 for 2 weeks ive got the black and white pearl and wow as said on here before it wins the 600cc group hands down. its just a awsome bike be it power, delivery of said power, handleing, comfort its just best of everything IMO. i ride this bike to work every day and it is faltless. one note if your tall like me 6ft 1 you may need a bubble screen thts it only issue for me and its not a big one.
Liam says
i have recently bought the blue/white 600rr. im a tall guy, 6’4″. i find it a great bike after taking the r6, and 675 also for test rides this one commutes and joy rides awesome. also the best looking bike on the market after changing a few little things, e.g. pipe, flush with fairing indicators and white braided brake lines (yes i know they hardly improve anything and yes i bought them for looks).
Jon says
For those not is the know…
check out
http://www.600rr.net
Evan says
These are all beautiful bikes. I can’t wait to get my own.
American SS says
my company dynoed a brand new just out of box 07 R6 yesterday
131hp @ 16,200 rpms and 62.1 ft/lbs at 9500 rpms
after turbo and goodies no internal mods 6.5psi 262 hp @ 18,780 rpms and 79 ft/lbs @ 10,000 rpms
American SS says
yamaha r6 has the inverted forks factory I was very disappointed to see that the honda does not