New 2023 Honda CBR600RR

Inline fours are the apex predators of the sportbike world. This is the kind of engine that our MotoGP and World Superbike riders race. And if you’ve ever ridden a bike like our CBR600RR it’s easy to see why. The engines are super-responsive and high revving. The handling is scalpel sharp. And our CBR600RR combines all that with the light weight of a 600-class machine—and light weight is the key to all sorts of performance benefits. A rare breed these days, fours like the CBR600RR and our bigger CBR1000RR are a delight for track-day use, and outstanding on twisty back roads. Available in both ABS and non-ABS versions. It’s a bike anyone can appreciate, but one that the most demanding riders will love.

Features may include:

• RADIAL MOUNTED FRONT-BRAKE CALIPERS

The CBR600RR uses radial-mounted monoblock front-brake calipers. This construction makes the caliper stiffer, and that means you get better brake feel for more linear, powerful stopping. Each caliper also uses four chromium-plated aluminum pistons for smooth, friction-free operation.

• CENTRALLY LOCATED FUEL TANK

The CBR600RR’s 4.8-gallon fuel tank is positioned in the center of the chassis and low in the frame. This allows for a more compact design, but even more important helps centralize the bike’s mass. Increased mass centralization means the CBR is more responsive to rider input, especially when leaning the bike into a turn or standing it up at the exit.

• Honda ELECTRONIC STEERING DAMPER

Most steering dampers only sense handlebar-deflection speed. The Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) is way more sophisticated. It also detects vehicle speed, and adjusts damping proportionally. That helps maintain low-speed maneuverability while providing excellent, predictable high-speed handling.

• DUAL-STAGE FUEL INJECTION

Two sets of injectors per cylinder ensure both low- and high-rpm performance. You get near-instantaneous high-rpm response, along with great low-rpm metering and clean running.