Honda CBR600F2
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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.
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
CBR600 F2 motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
, introduced in 1991 to replace the CBR600 Hurricane
Honda CBR600F
The Honda CBR600F, known as the 'Hurricane' in the US market, is a sports motorcycle made by Honda from 1987-1990, with an all new model of the same name released in 2011. The original CBR600F was Honda's first inline four-cylinder, fully faired sport bike. It had a liquid cooled DOHC 16-valve...
, 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 frameMotorcycle frameA motorcycle frame includes the head tube that holds the front fork and allows it to pivot. Some motorcycles include the engine as a load-bearing, stressed member. The rear suspension is an integral component in the design. Traditionally frames have been steel, but titanium, aluminium, magnesium,...
- Twelve plate wet clutchClutchA clutch is a mechanical device which provides for the transmission of power from one component to another...
inline-four engine with 4 carburetorCarburetorA carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom....
s - ElectronicElectronicsElectronics is the branch of science, engineering and technology that deals with electrical circuits involving active electrical components such as vacuum tubes, transistors, diodes and integrated circuits, and associated passive interconnection technologies...
ignitionIgnition systemAn ignition system is a system for igniting a fuel-air mixture. Ignition systems are well known in the field of internal combustion engines such as those used in petrol engines used to power the majority of motor vehicles, but they are also used in many other applications such as in oil-fired and...
, 2 coils and a wasted sparkWasted sparkThe wasted spark system is an ignition system used with some four-stroke cycle internal combustion engines. In a wasted spark system, the spark plugs fire in pairs even though one is on its compression stroke and one is on its exhaust stroke. The extra spark on the exhaust stroke has no effect and... - Dual overhead cams
- 100 hp (74.6 kW)@12000 rpm
- Torque 63.7 Nm (47 ft·lbf)@10500 rpm
- 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