The Honda CBR600F4 is a sport motorcycle (or sportbike) that was produced between 1999 and 2000 and is powered by a 599 cc liquid cooled, DOHV inline four cylinder engine. The CBR600F4 is a descendant of the famous CBR600F (or Hurricane) introduced in 1987 as Honda's first fully-faired sportbike. The improvements of the CBR600F4 over it's predescessor, the CBR600F3, include a redesigned lighter and more powerful 110 HP engine, a new dual stage ram air system, a new aluminum frame which is 15.4 lbs lighter than the old steel frame, and fully adjustable front and rear suspension[1]. In 1999 and 2000, Nicky Hayden and Kurtis Roberts continued in the long tradition of Honda CBR600 racing by winning the AMA 600 Super Sport Class title, both riding a CBR600F4.
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 1999 - 2000 |
| Predecessor | CBR600F3 |
| Successor | CBR600F4i |
| Class | super sport |
| Engine | 599.00 cm3 Straight-4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive electric starter |
| Wheelbase | 1,395 mm (54.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Weight | 170.0 kg (374.8 pounds) (dry) |
| Related | Honda CBR600RR |
Evolution of Honda CBR600 F-Series
edit1987 - Honda introduces the CBR600F, which came to be known as the "Hurricane"
- Honda's first fully-faired sport bike; engineers were able to focus more on the engine than cosmetics of the engine (honda.com)
- Liquid cooled DOHC inline four cylinder engine produced 83 HP
- In 1990, many engine revisions including new porting, ... to produce 10 HP more
1991 - CBR600F2 - redesigned from the ground up
- lighter engine, more compact; more oversquare dimensions, bigger carbs, higher compression, reduced internal friction
- stiffer frame, shorter wheelbase, better suspension, stronger brakes
1995 - CBR600F3
- Dual stage Ram air system
- higher compression ratio
- Computer controlled ignition system
- better suspension, brakes
1999 - CBR600F4 - totally redesigned
- Redesigned engine is lighter, more compact, more powerful
- engine has aluminum composite cylinder sleeves
- New dual stage ram air
- New Alumium Pro Frame (TM) - more rigid than old steel frame, yet 15.4 lb lighter
- dry weight = 372.6 lb.
- fully adjustable suspension (HMAS - Honda Multi Action Suspension)
- racing spec brakes
2001 - CBR600F4i - introduction of fuel injection
2003 - CBR600RR - completely redesigned, completely based on super high performance racing bike.
Racing History of CBR600
editCBR600F 1987 - 1st year of AMA 600 Super Sport class
- CBR600F will nine races of series
- Doug Polen wins title (wins 7 in a row)
1988
- CBR600F wins 6 of 9 but came in second overall
CBR600F2 1991
- Miguel Duhamel win title (7 of 9 wins)
- F2's win all 9 races in series
1992
- Tom Kupp win title (3 of 9 wins)
- F2's win 8 of 9 races in series
1994
- Mike Smith wins title (6 of 10 wins)
CBR600F3 1995
- Miguel Duhamel wins title (2nd)
1996
- Miguel Duhamel wins 2nd consecutive title (3rd overall)
- F3's win 8 of 11 races of season
- Duhamel won 6 of 11 races
1997
- Miguel Duhamel wins 3rd consecutive title (4th overall)
- Duhamel wins 5 times (3 consec. wins)
CBR600F4
1999
- Nicky Hayden with Erion Racing wins 5 of 12 races to win the AMA 600 Super Sport Class title
- F4 riders win 6 of 12 series races.
2000
- Kurtis Roberts with Erion Racing wins title in last race of series
- F4 riders win 4 of 12 series races.
Road Test Results of CBR600F4
editnot sure if this section will be appropiate. A few of my references are just road tests so I thought about putting a summary of how others liked riding the bike.
Specifications
editTHIS IS A TABLE FROM ANOTHER MOTOCYCLE WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE AND I WANT TO INCLUDE A TABLE OF THIS SORT HERE. NOT NECESSARILY THE SAME INFORMATION, BUT TECHNICAL INFORMATION THAT A READER MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN WHILE SEARCHING.
| 2003/2004 | 2007/2008 | 2009/2010 colspan="5" | Engine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder | |||
| Bore/Stroke | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) x 42.5 mm (1.7 in) | |||
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.2:1 | ||
| Valve Train | DOHC; four valves per cylinder | |||
| Carburetion | Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) | Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40 mm (1.6 in) throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors | ||
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Transmission | Close-ratio six-speed | |||
| Final Drive | #525 O-ring-sealed chain | |||
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes | ||||
| Front Suspension | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 in (119 mm) travel | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7 in (119 mm) travel | ||
| Rear Suspension | Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 in (119 mm) travel | Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 5.1 in (130 mm) travel | ||
| Front Brakes | Dual four-piston calipers with 310.0 mm (12.2 in) discs | Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310.0 mm (12.2 in) discs | Dual radial-mounted Mono-block four-piston calipers with 310.0 mm (12.2 in) discs, Honda electronic Combined ABS on CBR600RR ABS only | |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220.0 mm (8.7 in) disc | Single 220.0 mm (8.7 in) disc, Honda electronic Combined ABS on CBR600RR ABS only | ||
| Front Tire | 120/70ZR-17 radial | |||
| Rear Tire | 180/55ZR-17 radial | |||
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rake | 24.0 degrees | 23.7 degrees | 23.5 degrees | |
| Trail | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) | 97.7 mm (3.8 in) | |
| Wheelbase | 54.7 in (1,389 mm) | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 53.9 in (1,369 mm) | |
| Seat Height | 32.3 in (820 mm) | |||
| Dry Weight | 370 lb (167.8 kg) | 361 lb (163.7 kg) | 381 lb (172.8 kg) | |
| Other | ||||
| Colors | 2003: Red/Black, Black, Pearl Yellow 2004: Red/Black, Black/Silver, Blue |
2005: Black, Black/Tribal, Metallic Silver/Black, Red/Black 2006: Black, Pearl Orange/Black Tribal, Light Silver Metallic, Red/Black |
2007: Pearl White/Silver, Ultra Blue Metallic/Silver, Red/Black, Black 2008: Red/Black, Pearl Orange/Black, Metallic Silver, Graffiti |
2009: Red/Black, Black/Bright Green Metallic, Metallic Black, Phoenix, Pearl White/Pearl Blue/Red 2009 ABS: Red/Black, Metallic Black |
| Model ID | CBR600RR | |||
| Warranty | 1 year: Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan. | |||
References
edit- ^ Honda CBR600 Model History, Honda Media Newsroom, August 2, 2003, accessed October 12,2009
- Scott, Ed. Honda CBR600F4 (1999-2006) Service Manual. September 2006. Clymer: Overland Park, KS
- 1999 Honda CBR600F4 Owner's Manual. 1998. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
- "First Ride: 1999 Honda CBR600f4", Motorcycle.com, November 20, 1998.
- "Motorsports Network Road Test - 1999 Honda CBR600f4", Motorsports-Network.com, 1999.
- Seate, Mike. "1999 Honda CBR600f4 - Used and Reviewed", Superstreetbike.com
- "2000 Honda CBR600f4", mcnews.com.au
- "Honda Motorcycle History", Motorcycle.com
- "Honda CBR600f4, It's Got Stuff", Motorpoint.com
- "2000 Honda CBR600f4", Bikez.com
- "Honda CBR600 Model History", Honda Media Newsroom, Torrance, California, August 2, 2003.
- "Honda Racing Timeline", Honda Media Newsroom, Torrance, California, August 2, 2003.
- "Honda's First Dreams", Honda Media Newsroom, Torrance, California, August 2, 2003.
- "A History of Excellence", Honda Media Newsroom, Torrance, California, August 2, 2003.