Honda CBR600F2

Honda CBR600F2

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1991–1994
Predecessor	CBR600F
Successor	CBR600F3
Class	Sport bike
Transmission	6-speed, chain drive electric starter
Related	Honda CBR600RR

The Honda CBR600 F2 motorcycle, introduced in 1991 to replace the CBR600 Hurricane, or F1, was considered one of Honda's most modern and innovative sport bikes when it was released. Developing of the second generation CBR began in early 1989. Hurricane LPL Ishikawa would lead the development of the new bike, known internally as MV9, but which was also called the F2, an alphanumeric that would become its official name: CBR600f2.

The F2's development began with meetings to discuss concepts and sketches for the new bike. A few months later, an F2 prototype was produced. Painted black, the meaner-looking bike was faster and sleeker looking than the more blocky first generation bike. When tested, the F2 results were spectacular. The bike struck a balance that no other bike at the time could achieve. Few motorcycles in the 1990s had the performance ability of the F2, and the model is still widely ridden on streets and racetracks around the world.

Features

• Steel frame
• Twelve plate wet clutch
• 599 cc (36.6 cu in) inline-four engine with 4 carburetors
• Electronic ignition, 2 coils and a wasted spark
• Dual overhead cams
• 100 hp (74.6 kW)@12000 rpm^{[citation needed]}
• Torque 63.7 Nm (47 ft·lbf)@10500 rpm^{[citation needed]}
• 6 speed gear box

Specification

• Model: Honda CBR600F2 (PC25)
• Engine type: inline 4 DOHC 16 valve liquid cooled
• Bore&Stroke: 65x45.2 mm
• Displacement: 599cc
• Compression ratio: 11.5:1
• Power: 98 PS @ 12,000rpm 50 PS @ 9,500rpm 27 PS @ 9,000rpm
• Transmission: 6
• Final Drive: O-Ring sealed chain
• Suspension: Front: 130mm/43mm Rear: 110mm Pro-Link
• Brakes: Front: 276mm dual disk, 2 piston caliper Rear: 220mm single disk, 1 piston caliper
• Tires: Front: 120/60-17 Rear: 160/60-17
• Fuel capacity: 16 liter
• Start: Electric
• Dimension: 2,010x695x1,130mm
• Wheelbase: 1405mm
• Seat Height: 810mm
• Dry Weight: 205 kg^{[citation needed]}

External links

• MCN News AU: Honda CBR600 history video