Honda CBR600RR Review

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Notice how we’ve mentioned something about every bike’s looks? Well, that’s important in the supersport middleweight class not only because the image sells, but because aerodynamics improve lap times and offer proper wind protection to the rider at high speeds.

Referring to the CBR600RR, we would have to say that this bike features new, racier bodywork that is sleeker, more aggressive and improves aerodynamics as aimed in this class. Though not radically different from the previous model year and not at all similar to the CBR1000RR, as many anticipated, it does indeed represent a step further for the Japanese manufacturer. Imagine how the CBR600RR and the CBR600RR ABS would have looked like after suffering the dramatic redesign in the Fireblade style. No, thanks, that only works in the liter class.

In opposition to the biggest CBR, the 600 features a more complicated designed fairing, at least on the sides, while its highest point (literally) is the top of the windscreen. That is normal on all bikes, no matter category, you will say and I couldn’t agree more, only that in this case the rear end almost meets the same height with the windscreen. That is not something you see every day!

On the sides, the sleek fairing blends in with the gas tank creating an overall compact feel which stands for the way that this bike is engineered. Also, the decals contribute to that as they stretch over the fairing, gas tank and tail. The middle section features durable materials that are matte black colored, no matter the paint scheme you choose. That is because the rider’s legs are located there and the constant movement that sport riding implies damage the shiny paint with time. Not on the 2009 CBR600RR, I must say. Even the rider and passenger pegs are matte black painted.

The seat, perfectly integrated between the tank again and the tail, is positioned in an almost horizontal position, allowing the rider to spend more time on it without complaining about lower back and arms fatigue. At the rear end, the dominating unit is that under-seat exhaust.

Available in a range of attractive colors (Red / Black, Black / Bright Green Metallic, Metallic Black, Phoenix, †Pearl White / Pearl Blue / Red) and awesome graphics, at least on the Pearl White one, the 2009 Honda CBR600RR is easy to be distinguished. Easy to be confused though is the 2009 Honda CBR600RR ABS model which gets the Red / Black, Metallic Black color schemes.