The CBR600RR — has won every single race of the last two seasons, not to mention the 2004 World Supersport title and 2005 Daytona 200, need we say more¿ Well, other than this state-of-the-racing-art middleweight marvel simply has no equals.
he basics are a much smaller, lighter bike, down 8kg to 155kg, an all-new engine making 118bhp, and revised bodywork, including an SP-1-style ram-air intake smack between the headlights. There's an exhaust valve and an electronic steering damper, similar to that on the current Fireblade, new Bridgestone BT-015 tyres and a 22mm shorter wheelbase, down to 1,375mm.There's more than a passing resemblance to the current Yamaha R6, particularly the new ram-air intake and the aerofoils on the lower fairing panels. However, Honda is pushing the strong midrange of this bike, rather than the screaming, high-rpm top end power of the R6. We'll be waiting for the riding launch to see the truth of the matter though.
For the full spec and SuperBike's take on the new bike, check the November issue of the magazine, out Sep 27th.
he basics are a much smaller, lighter bike, down 8kg to 155kg, an all-new engine making 118bhp, and revised bodywork, including an SP-1-style ram-air intake smack between the headlights. There's an exhaust valve and an electronic steering damper, similar to that on the current Fireblade, new Bridgestone BT-015 tyres and a 22mm shorter wheelbase, down to 1,375mm.There's more than a passing resemblance to the current Yamaha R6, particularly the new ram-air intake and the aerofoils on the lower fairing panels. However, Honda is pushing the strong midrange of this bike, rather than the screaming, high-rpm top end power of the R6. We'll be waiting for the riding launch to see the truth of the matter though.
For the full spec and SuperBike's take on the new bike, check the November issue of the magazine, out Sep 27th.
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