The 2011 Honda CBR600F

Amongst Honda’s raft of bikes and scooters that appeared at last week’s Milan Motorcycle Show (We’ll have a full round up of every Milan debut later this week) was an old favorite.  However the new CBR600F has its share of critics with many saying the new bike is little more than a Hornet with a fairing and not the everyday sportsbike of old.

The original CBR600 was a fantastic bike.  a genuine all-rounder that many bikers used on the track, as an everyday commuter, and touring wasn’t unheard of either.  It was a legend in its own time as the first ‘big bike’ for many riders, one that inspired a huge level of confidence and also one that encouraged full on tinkering with every nut and bolt.

While its return is very welcome alongside Honda’s revamped range of 125cc, 250cc, and adventure bikes, many are claiming this version is lacking the love and sparkle of the original.  If you’re first in line to get one in the new year, perhaps you’ll let us know if it inspires a rekindled love affair, or is little more than a fun one night stand!

Tech specs for the 2011 CBR600F are below;

Engine

Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4

Displacement: 599cc

Bore x Stroke: 67 x 42.5mm

Compression Ratio: 12: 1

Max. Power Output: 75kW/12,000min-1 (95/1/EC)

Max. Torque: 64Nm/10,500min-1 (95/1/EC)

Fuel System

Carburation: PGM-FI electronic fuel injection

Throttle Bore: 36mm

Electrical System

Ignition System: Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance

Starter: Electric

Battery Capacity: 12V/8.6AH

Headlight: 12V, 55W x 1 (low)/60W x 1 (high)

Drivetrain

Clutch: Wet, multiplate with coil springs

Clutch Operation: Mechanical; cable-actuated

Transmission Type: 6-speed

Final Drive: #525 O-ring sealed chain

Frame

Type: Mono-backbone; rectangular-section gravity die-cast aluminium

Chassis

Dimensions(LxWxH): 2,150 x 740 x 1,150mm

Wheelbase: 1,437mm

Caster Angle: 25°

Trail: 99mm

Seat Height: 800mm

Ground Clearance: 135mm

Suspension

Front: 41mm tension and preload adjustable inverted HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork, 120mm stroke

Rear: Monoshock damper with adjustable tension and preload, 128mm stroke

Wheels

Front: 17M/C x MT3.5

Rear: 17M/C x MT5.5

Front: 120/70-ZR17M/C

Rear: 180/55-ZR17M/C ()

Brakes

Front: 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston (*three-piston calipers), floating rotors (*ABS) and sintered metal pads

Rear: 240 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper (*ABS) and sintered metal pads