2011 Honda CBR 600F LCR Special Edition

Honda CBR600F LCR Special Edition

Make Model	Honda CBR 600F LCR Special Edition
Year	2011
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	67 x 42,5 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection. 36mm Throttle Bore
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Starting	Electric
Max Power	102 hp / 75 kW @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque	6.5 m-kg / 63.5 Nm @ 10500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Gear Ratio	1st 2.750 (33/12) / 2nd 1.938 (31/16) /3rd 1.556 (28/18) / 4th 1.348 (31/23) 5th 1.208 (29/24) /6th 1.095 (23/21)
Frame	Mono-backbone; rectangular-section gravity die-cast aluminium
Front Suspension	41mm inverted telescopic fork,
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload,
Rear Wheel Travel	128 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes	2x 296mm discs 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 240mm disc 1 piston calipers
Front Tyre	120/70ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55ZR17
Rake	24°
Trail	96.5 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions	Length 2060 mm / 81.1 in Width 685 mm / 26.9 in Height 1135 mm / 44.6 in
Wheelbase	1386 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance	135 mm / 5.3 in
Seat Height	805 mm / 31.9 in
Dry Weight	170 kg / 370 lbs
Wet Weight	193 kg / 425.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity	18 Litres / 4.2 gal
Consumption average	19.8 km/it
Standing ¼ Mile	11.7 sec
Top Speed	222.8 km/h

Honda Germany has teamed up with the Italian MotoGP team to bring a special LCR edition Honda CBR600F to market, which uses the same livery found on Bradl’s Honda RC213V race bike. In addition to the livery, the Honda CBR600F LCR Edition comes with Progrip handlebar grips, an Arrow exhaust, and some other Honda accessories.

Motoblog review

More comfortable and less aggressive than the 600RR, the 600F is essentially a sportier Hornet with a full fairing. With sales of sportsbikes showing a decline, the new 600F will definitely help Honda move more bikes from their showrooms. The CBR600F is better equipped than the Hornet and has a good mix of sporty performance and usability, which will surely be appreciated by those who love sportsbikes, but who primarily use their bikes on the street.

In terms of styling, the 600F is moderately sporty looking, which is what Honda probably wanted for the bike. The DOHC inline-four engine, with PGM-FI tech, is from the 2007-model CBR600RR, which has been refined further and has been optimised for low- and mid-range power delivery. It’s a light and compact unit and fits in perfectly in the CBR600F’s chassis. And with 102 horsepower at 12,000rpm, it really does perform.

On the road, the CBR600F is an excellent companion for those looking for a fast, sporty motorcycle, despite the fact that it is slower to react to rider inputs compared with 600cc repli-racers. The bike does feel a bit sluggish below 4,000rpm but that 600cc Honda engine really sings between 6,000-12,000rpm. And when it’s time to stop, the rear brake feels powerful and is easy to modulate, though the front brake isn’t very responsive, at least during the first few millimetres of the brake lever’s travel. Again, this is probably intentional, to keep less experienced riders from stopping too suddenly and perhaps losing control of the machine in the process.

The seat is well padded and the CBR600F feels comfortable to ride whether you’re on the street or on a racetrack. The C-ABS brakes aren’t very invasive and the adjustable suspension is up to the task of keeping things under control even when the 203-kilo (210kg with ABS, which is optional) bike is ridden very hard. The 2011 Honda CBR600F is an ‘intelligent’ motorcycle that’s all-around capable – sporty and comfortable all at the same time, without too many compromises. At €9,190 (with C-ABS), it’s good value for money.

Source Motoblog