Cool-Motorcycles reviews Honda CBR600RR 2008

Honda CBR600RR 2008

If 2007 gave any clue, the CBR®600RR has only just begun to write its legacy in the annals of 600-class performance. Crowned the Best Middleweight of 2007 by both Cycle World and Rider magazines, the CBR600RR oozes MotoGP-bred tech. Dual Stage Fuel Injection, Pro-Link® rear suspension, HESD electronic steering damper, wicked new colors for 2008 there’s no other 600 like it. And there never will be.

Engine
Engine Type : 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke : 67mm x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio : 12.2:1
Valve Train : DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Induction : Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors
Ignition : Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping

Drive Train
Transmission : Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive : #525 O-ring chain

Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
Front Suspension : 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear Suspension : Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travel
Front Brakes : 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 : (Caster Angle): 23.55°
Trail : 97.7mm (3.8 inches)
Wheelbase : 53.9 inches
Seat Height : 32.3 inches
Curb Weight : 410 lbs (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

Other
Available Colors : Red/Black, Pearl Orange/Black, Metallic Silver, Graffiti
Model ID : CBR600RR8

Factory Warranty Information
One year : Unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

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Cool-Motorcycles reviews Honda CBR600RR 2008