2012 Honda CBR600RR breaks cover
Changes to the Honda 600cc sports bike limited to a colour update for 2012 -- red and whiteHonda has taken the wraps off its 2012 CBR600RR sports bike, revealing a new colour for the popular 600cc machine.
Touted as "supremely compact and potent" the updated 2012 Honda CBR600RR will be available in a new colour, Victory Red/Ross White. Graphite Black is also available, for those who prefer a simpler finish.
Check out the images to get a better idea of the new paintwork.
What you see is what you get in terms of updates for the 2012 CBR600RR, with no mechanical changes to speak of. Honda will argue this is not a bad thing considering the original bike "...delivers blistering power balanced by easy, natural handling and faultless road manners."
Peak power derived from the 599cc water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine is 118hp (88kW) at 13,500rpm, while peak torque of 66Nm hits the crankshaft at 11,250rpm.
For more details on the new model, stay tuned to the Honda page in the Bike Showroom.
Displacement 599cm3
Bore X Stroke 67 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio 12.2: 1
Max. Power Output 88.1kW/13,500min-1
Max. Torque 66Nm/11,250min-1
Idling Speed 1,400min-1
Oil Capacity 3.5 litres
Throttle Bore 40mm
Aircleaner Dry, cartridge-type paper filter
Fuel Tank Capacity 18litres (including 3.5-litre LCD-indicated reserve)
Fuel Consumption 19.4km/l (WMTC Mode*)
Clutch Operation Mechanical; cable-actuated
Transmission Type 6-speed
Final Drive #525 O-ring sealed chain
CHASSIS
Type Diamond; Fine Die-Cast aluminium
Dimensions (LxWxH) 2,010 x 685 x 1,105mm
Wheelbase 1,375mm
Caster Angle 23° 55'
Trail 98mm
Turning Radius 3.2m
Seat Height 820mm
Ground Clearance 135mm
Kerb Weight 184kg (F: 95kg; R: 89kg)
Max. Carrying Capacity 180kg
Loaded Weight 364kg
Rear Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged remote reservoir damper, adjustable spring preload and compression and rebound damping, 130mm axle travel
Rear 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads
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