New Honda CBR600RR in the wings

Honda has announced it has an update of its CBR600RR supersport machine in the pipeline, with the newcomer now sporting distinctive wings courtesy of the aerodynamic performance technology employed in the brand's RC213V MotoGP machine and CBR1000RR-R road bike.

Powering the show is a revised version of Honda's 599cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line four-cylinder engine. While stopping short of revealing any official specifications, Honda says the updated engine has "enhanced power output", with the changes spanning reshaped cylinder head ports, a larger throttle bore diameter, new valve timing, a new ride-by-wire throttle, and new camshafts, valve springs and crankshaft.

An 'aluminium cam assist slipper clutch' is employed to mitigate rear-end hop during fierce deceleration while reducing required effort at the lever, and handling is said to be enhanced by a 41mm Showa Big Piston Fork up front and a lightened swingarm (down 150g) at the rear.

The Honda CBR600RR's sophisticated electronics package now encompasses a choice of five ride modes, including two custom set-ups that allow the rider to select a preferred mix of power, torque, wheelie-control and engine-brake settings. Modes can be changed via a selector switch on the left-hand handlebar.

There's also traction control, an electronic steering damper, and a full-colour TFT instrument display, along with an optional bi-directional quickshifter.

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The Honda CBR600RR can chart its past back to 2003, while the first generation of the CBR600F first appeared in 1987. The model was last updated in 2017.

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