It is hard to believe that the Honda CBR600RR will turn five-years-old in 2013, but the Japanese supersport has long been neglected in the Honda line-up. Actually, the phonomenon has not been limited to the 600cc sport bike, as the Honda CBR1000RR has also been left to whither in the sun for far too long. With the 1,000cc superbike getting a makeover for 2012, it looks like the CBR600RR is finally getting its turn, as well.
As such, the 2013 Honda CBR600RR gets a set of new fairings, which we must admit are rather fetching (the bodywork is good for a 6% reduction in drag, according to Honda). The Japanese company also says that the revised front section improves RAM-air, and thus midrange torque. We won’t being to tell you what’s wrong with that statement, but suffice to say the design helps the 599cc motor breath better.
Other changes include a revised ECU package, 12-spoke wheels, Big Piston forks (BPF), and re-tuned rear shock. Honda is even throwing its “Electronic Combined Anti-Lock Braking System” (C-ABS) on the 2013 CBR600RR. Wowzers. Colors are Red, Repsol Edition, & White/Blue/Red. Pricing hasn’t been released yet, which surely means a price increase is headed the Honda CBR600RR’s way.
2013 Honda CBR600RR Technical Specifications:
| ENGINE | |
| Engine Type | 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder |
| Bore And Stroke | 67mm x 42.5mm |
| Induction | Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Valve Train | DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| Transmission | Close-ratio six-speed |
| Final Drive | #525 O-ring chain |
| CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES | |
| Front Suspension | 41mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; TBD inches travel |
| Rear Suspension | Unit Pro-Link® HMAS™ single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travel |
| Front Brake | Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310mm discs |
| Rear Brake | Single 220mm disc |
| Front Tire | 120/70ZR-17 radial |
| Rear Tire | 180/55ZR-17 radial |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Rake | 23.5 degrees (Caster Angle) |
| Trail | 97.7mm (3.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 53.9 inches |
| Seat Height | 32.3 inches |
| Curb Weight | 410 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel-ready to ride) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.8 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve |
| Miles Per Gallon | TBD* |
| OTHER | |
| Model Id | CBR600RR |
| Emissions | Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. |
| Available Colors | Red, Repsol Edition, White/Blue/Red |
| FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION | |
| One Year | Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan. |
| Note | *Honda’s fuel economy estimates are based on EPA exhaust emission measurement test procedures and are intended for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors. |
Source: American Honda
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