No modifications other than removing the passenger footpegs.
No flat spots that I can find, smooth the entire way through the power band, of course the 15,000 RPM redline is a bit deceiving for some people because the peak power is at 12,750 or so, everything esle is just overage if you need it in the corners etc.. Having the 2 stage fuel injection really helps the low end be as smooth as possible.
Brakes feel very positive, stop very fast, but I would still like to see steel braided brake lines on this bike stock, you pay enough for it.
Handling is absolutely amazing, the bike responds to every input very well, very stable. You do of course need to be carefull getting on the throttle early in the corners as this bike is very powerful and you sit very far forward. It is not difficult to get the rear end loose but recovering is very easy if you do. In the corners the bike feels so stable it begs you to lean further and go faster. Side to side transitions are effortless, the new rear suspension does not flex under acceleration so travel is not lost while accelerating out of the corners. The front suspension is a bit soft out of the box, but crank up the settings and it is perfect.
The only thing about this bike that I can find as a negative is the seat, it wouldn't be great for day long rides, but hey, it is a race bike and when you are in the corners is just fine. Otherwise this bike is amazing.
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No
Stop the bike at high speeds real fast. The brakes are real responsive and I like them a lot.
Handles like a dream, corners excellent and is real smooth. I can take corners real quick because able to lay down bike more cause exhaust is under the seat.
I would recommend this bike to anyone, new or experienced. This bike is a lot of fun and hauls ass.
Nothing - just a removal of that huge stock mud flap! and the signals.
rear sets are a bit low but thats what aftermarket is all about - but the sparks are kinda cool. other than that the bike is perfect.
the brakes have a raceworthy feel with a little bit of fade under high repeated use. the 310 disks are very strong and have a nice sound to them when braking heavily. I am planning on trying some EBC or Brembo Rotors when they come out and switch to steel braided lines.
The handling is raceworthy and screams to lean even more. The bike is the definition of flickable - Its as though you can get on the throttle very early in the turn. If you are 200+ pounds i suggest adjusting the suspension as it is a bit soft in stock form. The gearing is perfect i wouldnt change anything about the gearing.
I am awaiting the deployment of Yoshi's single (http://www.formula1mc.com.au/newreleases.htm and Formula 1's dual exhaust systems (http://www.formula1mc.com.au/newreleases.htm check them out - they should be out soon. Honda really set a new standard with this bike, i think the rest of the BIG FOUR will follow. I've ridden all the 03's from the big four and the only thing that came close was the R6. The Kawasaki although the bigger motor, it would give you trembles in the corners and the gearing is not matched well which hurt the overall package. The Gixxer (unchanged in 03) although a great and respected bike sufferd when it came to over all speed and power due to its outdated powerplant - but it will be new for 04. just look what Suzuki did for the Gixxer 1000R. Hands down to the 03 CBR600RR the best 600 on the market today.
Stock
None. Very Smooth and responsive. Very easy to ride.
Excellent.
Think about where you want it to go and it goes.
Very good ride. Quick, fast, agile. Perfect 10.
stock-still during break in period
none, the pgm-fi seems to have taken care of the sputterring from previous cbr 600 models
excellent breaking, only thing missing are steel braided break lines
front suspension seems a little soft, the rear unit-pro link enhances drivability at increased lean angles but make sure you keep the weight on the rear wheel by gradually accelerating through the turn-bike has tendency to loose grip if too much weight is put on the front fork
great overall bike, starter or advanced riding, great acceleration and top speed, superior breaking and handling, I wonder if Honda will surprise us with next years cbr 1000rr model as much as they did with this 600rr.
good they r tyte
good
nothing
100% Stock-Just stiffened real suspension.
a slight bit sluggish in the lowest rpm range, but from 6000 on up the throttle response is very smooth and the power is instant. I love cranking on it in 2nd gear while in town.
The brakes seem to be very strong and work well together. the faster you're going the better they work
same with the brakes. the faster you go, the better it handles. I'm anxious to get about 6 months in on this bike...become one. it's very balanced, all you have to do is look in the direction you want to go and you're there.
I don't have a whole lot of experience to base a comparison on, but every thing about this bike so far is awesome. Its fast, the acceleration is so instant that instant isn't the word I'd like to use..it looks awesome (I've got the black one) I'm just still in awe that it's actually mine. I do have to be honest about one thing though...THE STOCK SEAT IS BRUTAL. Ride this bike for an hour and a half on the interstate and you'll be walking like a cowboy when you get off. Other than that, I find the riding position very comfortable. GREAT BIKE!!!!
none as of now
No. Very nice power, can't figure out how to get it to 0-60 in 2.6 yet though :\.
nice strong brakes, got big discs all round, gonna try a stoppie on em soon as my bike gets out of the shop
great handling, can touch the pegs just fine.
very nice bike, i have the red/black one. great everything all around. as far as the seat goes i usually spend about 4 hours an outing on it at a time and my back hurts a little and my wrists but my hind usually feels fine.
none as of now
Very nice power, can't figure out how to get it to 0-60 in 2.6 yet though :\.
nice strong brakes, got big discs all round, gonna try a stoppie on em soon as my bike gets out of the shop
great handling, can touch the pegs just fine.
very nice bike, i have the red/black one. great everything all around. as far as the seat goes i usually spend about 4 hours an outing on it at a time and my back hurts a little and my wrists but my hind usually feels fine.
none. but soon will add the formula 1 dual exhaust.
none
powerful
handles by itself. i have never rode a bike that balances itself.
be careful out there, i already had my bike impounde for going 105mph on a 30mph road. but got it back on the next day. its beautiful all over but what is up with the seat.
No mods yet. Looking forward to a D&D exhaust and a brake light integrator kit.
Pretty good b/t 4000 & 8000 rpm. After that you can feel the rear tire grabbing for everything it's worth.
Brakes are great and they have a very progressive feel to them.
The best handling bike I have owned yet. Previous bikes where (97' GSXR600, 98 R1, and a 99'ZX9R)
Phenomenal bike w/ sexy looks and honda reliability. A perfect 10!
No mods yet. Looking forward to a D&D exhaust and a brake light integrator kit.
Pretty good b/t 4000 & 8000 rpm. After that you can feel the rear tire grabbing for everything it's worth.
Brakes are great and they have a very progressive feel to them.
The best handling bike I have owned yet. Previous bikes where (97' GSXR600, 98 R1, and a 99'ZX9R)
Phenomenal bike w/ sexy looks and honda reliability. A perfect 10!
none
none
feel smooth and stops great, they also sound great!
It feels like the bike knows what you are thinking.
I love the bike! I have been on a 2002 gxsr 750, and I would take this bike over it any day! Honda Rules!
none so far
No flat spots at all, this baby's smooth as it gets! Does not like the low rpms though - all the way up to 3k, after 3k it's heaven.
Very stron brakes. Have been riding pretty hard & using them extensively - no fade as of yet; am impressed
Easily best in the 600 class. I've ridden all the others & the R6 is the next in line, but not in the same class. Kinda surprising since the RR is the chub of the class.
The bike so far is absolutely flawless and that's really impressive given the abuse I've put it through. I have noticed that bike has developed a deeper, more mature sound as of the last 200 miles. I do hear it eats oil though? - not the case here.
Two Brothers C5 carbon slip-on Power Commander IIIusb Two brothers fender eliminator kit
Initial installation of PC had severe glitches. Don't ride it until it has been programed with your mods, as well as calibrating the throttle. Also, the Power commander splice that taps into the throttle position sensor needs some tlc to get a good connection. Some(very little) stripping of the wire it snaps onto may be required. After all mods: LOUD, Smooth as silk, and oh so fun!
Plenty of stopping power for me. Going to get braided lines for looks.
Like Butta
Break it in. Mod it up. Ride it like you stole it!
full on d&d exhaust, pwc, dropped a tooth on the front, new tail section without all the bullshit on it
drop a tooth on the front, cheap easy and kills the bog that it has before 3000 rpm
solid but tend to fade more than i would like like everyone else says go braided!
Pro-link kicks ass! handles choppy corner exits no problem, michelin pilot pros helped too
get one and go rip
M4 Carbon Fiber sli-on.
I noticed no flat spots or glitches. The carburetion is smooth and consistant through the powerband.
The brakes are an improvement over the previous f-series Hondas I've ridden. It seems as if the faster you're going the stronger the brakes become.
one word "AUTOPILOT" During a corner the bike begs you to go faster and lean harder.
The only complaint I have about the RR is it's low RPM performance. When riding, I found it best to ride about 1 gear higher than you would on other bikes. As long as you keep the revs above 5500 or so you'll never be disappointed. Great bike for beginners or and experienced riders alike.
M4 Carbon Fiber slip-on.
I noticed no flat spots or glitches. The carburetion is smooth and consistant through the powerband.
The brakes are an improvement over the previous f-series Hondas I've ridden. It seems as if the faster you're going the stronger the brakes become.
one word "AUTOPILOT" During a corner the bike begs you to go faster and lean harder.
The only complaint I have about the RR is it's low RPM performance. When riding, I found it best to ride about 1 gear higher than you would on other bikes. As long as you keep the revs above 5500 or so you'll never be disappointed. Great bike for beginners or and experienced riders alike.
M4 Carbon Fiber slip-on.
I noticed no flat spots or glitches. The carburetion is smooth and consistant through the powerband.
The brakes are an improvement over the previous f-series Hondas I've ridden. It seems as if the faster you're going the stronger the brakes become.
one word "AUTOPILOT" During a corner the bike begs you to go faster and lean harder.
The only complaint I have about the RR is it's low RPM performance. When riding, I found it best to ride about 1 gear higher than you would on other bikes. As long as you keep the revs above 5500 or so you'll never be disappointed. Great bike for beginners and experienced riders alike.
M4 Carbon Fiber slip-on.
I noticed no flat spots or glitches. The carburetion is smooth and consistant through the powerband.
The brakes are an improvement over the previous f-series Hondas I've ridden. It seems as if the faster you're going the stronger the brakes become.
one word "AUTOPILOT" During a corner the bike begs you to go faster and lean harder.
The only complaint I have about the RR is it's low RPM performance. When riding, I found it best to ride about 1 gear higher than you would on other bikes. As long as you keep the revs above 5500 or so you'll never be disappointed. Great bike for beginners and experienced riders alike.
D&D half system, power commander
after riding an f3, f4i, r6, and gsxr 600 this is hands down the smoothest and most powerfull, the r6 comes close but a friend of mine races an r6 and hates honda, but admits he cant keep up with 600rr on the track.
very strong breaking, i also feel steel braided lines would be nice.
amazing, first bike ive topped out with out bar slaps once you get over 110mph.
sweet bike, i reccomend it to anyone looking for a strong bike, weather its for the track, strip or street.
None, everything is stock.
No Flat spots at all. This bike is perfect.
This bike stops on a dime and I have never had the breaks lock up on me.
I have never had a bike handle as well as this bike does. It takes corners as if the bike were on rails.
Get rid of what ever bike you have now and get this one. You won't regret it.
Fender Eliminator by Competition Werks, removed wind screen fasteners and replaced them with three inch spikes, two spikes on rear of bike. removed stickers, and getting the silver lower faring painted blk., also took took the pasenger foot pegs off.
Very smooth and once you get above 6000 rpm's the bike really begins to show you what it has!!!
Very good for slowing down at high speeds, back brake could be a little tighter out of the box.
I have never had a bike that can transfer like this dream machine, the under seat exaust really helps in the turns.
I sugest this bike to anyone who is into track racing, or even canyon riding.
Fender Eliminator by Competition Werks, removed wind screen fasteners and replaced them with three inch spikes, two spikes on rear of bike. removed stickers, and getting the silver lower faring painted blk., also took took the pasenger foot pegs off.
Very smooth and once you get above 6000 rpm's the bike really begins to show you what it has!!!
Very good for slowing down at high speeds, back brake could be a little tighter out of the box.
I have never had a bike that can transfer like this dream machine, the under seat exaust really helps in the turns.
I sugest this bike to anyone who is into track racing, or even canyon riding.
ELIMINATOR KIT, TOOK ALL SIDE REFLECTORS OFF, AND CHAIN GUARD AS WELL. EVERYTHING ELSE IS STOCK
PERFECT THROUGHOUT POWERBAND NO COMPLAINTS
PERFECT BRAKING THEY STOP PRETTY QIUCK COMPARED TO OTHERS.
I LOVE THE HANDLING. I COULD ACTUALLY TWIST THE THROTTLE WHILE ON A TURN.
NO COMMENTS. JUST THE BEST 600 IVE RIDDEN SO FAR. THUNBS UP FOR HONDA BEST 600 OUT THERE SO FAR!!!!!!!
I had the Yoshi pipe fitted and the bike recalibrated.
Smooth acceleration throughout the rev limits. Only really starts performing from 8000 rpms up.
Front brakes are race quality. When going for my drivers, I actually did a stoppie when doing the emergency stop. The rear brakes are okay, but I don't use them that much.
Handles better than any bike I have ridden. Its closest rival is probably the Aprillia RS250, but this bike is much more compact and the handling kicks the Aprillia's ass!
A wonderful bike to ride. Go for a test drive: You'll end up owning one!
ProGrip 719 Gel Grips, Custom Fender Elimination, K&S Flushmount LED front turnsignals, Motrax Short Stalk rear turnsignals, Motrax Aegis Carbon Fibre Tank Protector, a ThrottleRocker, Protek Aluminum Swingarm Spools, Laser X-Treme Slip-on Exhaust, Powerbronze Light Smoke, Airflow Windscreen, Honda Seat Cowl, Galfer Wave Brake Rotors, Galfer Braided SS Brake lines, Galfer "Black" compound Brake Pads, Scott's SS Oil Filter, Dynojet Power Commander IIIusb, BMC Air Filter, Vortex 520 Drilled Steel Front Sprocket, Vortex 520 Alloy Rear Sprocket & RK GB520XSO Gold X-Ring Chain
A little off-idle hesitation that was solved by adding the Power Commander IIIusb. Other than that, very smooth.
Good Brakes. Felt a bit soft until I changed to the Galfer SS Brake lines, Galfer Brake Pads and Galfer Wave Rotors. Now it has excellent brakes.
Superb. Once the suspension is dialed in the bike feels like it's on rails.
Best bike I've ever owned (previous bikes: '82 Yamaha SECA 750, '01 Zawasaki ZR-7s, '02 Yamaha FZ-1, '98 Honda Superhawk & '01 Honda CBR600 F4i). On the streets (and canyons) I have been able to keep up with (and pass) many liter bikes. Haven't had it to the track yet. I would not recommend this bike to beginners. Despite being such a great bike, I think is may have too much power for the novice.
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never its way too smooth
not the greatest i think its just because im hard on the gas
excellent im all over the place on this bike
i wouldnt get any other 600 because it wouldnt be worth my money after i have tested this one
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good
so
best
wonderfol
-Arata full Ti exhaust -Marchessini forged Alum 10spoke -Brembo floating rotors and Ducati 4pad calipers -Power commander IIIusb and Dan Kyle cust. map -Decals from sportbikedecals.com -Black chrome screen -Scotts billet filter -Full syn oil Fuchs Silkolene 10-40 -Pilot Sports -RaceTech suspension(soon)
Original off/on tick to throttle - power commander smoothed this out and goes well when rolled on the right way.
Best of the best - radial (f)master/lever - rotors - great feel but need to watch grabbing too much at once - if you don't want to spend as much for new forks or bottoms to use radial calipers on a 600RR this is the way to go.
Spot on and I am 6'1" 210 lbs. For the busy traffic in my area the smaller bike feels good. But what do I know I have ridden mostly dirt bikes for most riding in the past 15 years and since I mtn bike the over the front of the bars feeling is natural to me..
I give it a 9 because only a couple things were necessary to improve upon - but costly. Saving weight and increasing HP makes a big diff with this.
Two brothers slip on, finder eliminator, flush mount turn singals both front and back, frame sliders, blue crome windscreen.
none
Fit just like a glove
Perfect in the curves
Outstanding bike, I see why this bike is the new KING in the 600 class
Bone Stock
unbelievable power curve from a 600 cc engine. You better hang on past 9000 rpm or the bike will jump out from under your butt.
Superb, very sensitive, good imminent lock-up feedback
a little stiff to "push over"; my 600 lb. BMW R1150RT flicks better, but the stability of the CBR at high speed inspires confidence
What the hell have I been doing on cruisers / "sport" tourers all my life!!??
Two Brothers Slip-on Dropped to 520 chain and sprockets Plus one tooth in the rear sprocket. Added power commander Added Fender eliminator also offered through the two brothers racing website. Added Ohlins steering damper
I have no flat spots after mods. When purchased it had what seemed to be a slight hesitation in low-end power. Sprockets and chains seemed to correct this significantly.
Braking is outstanding. I am curious to see how much better it will be on the track after placing stainless steal brake lines.
Wow, is there a word in the english language for the ability of this machine? Perfect. Little tight in how do I say from right to left turns back to back or vise versa.
This is the best bike I have ridden thus far. I have had many and I am very empressed with it. Suprising power and a very well defined suspension. I am not a professional by any means, but this bike sure makes me feel as though I could be......
Got rid of that ugly thing they call a plate holder and the bracket surrounding it. Stiletto slip on pipe. Also flush mount front indicators.
Im still breaking the bike in, but for what i can do within the limitations i am amazed. Definite 10.
Brakes stop on a dime and feel very responsive throughout the powerband.
Handles like a dream. I've riden numerous bikes and until now am yet to find the combination this one offers. Easy to hang a turn and corners with ease. Bike stays planted and is very nimble.
Honda has clearly done their homework. I couldnt ask for anything more but more power, but that is what the 1000rr is for. Definate 10.
full micron exhaust, k&n air filter, power commander 3usb, sprockets 15/45, fender elminator, flush mounts
no flat spots great bike
front brakes are great, the rear could use some work
great
i love the bike
Jardine Carbon Fiber Exhaust. Power Commander USB JMV Undertail Kit Gregg's Custom Front Flush mount turn signals Zero Gravity Double Bubble Wind Screen
Power commander smoothed out throttle at lower speeds
Excellent
Much better than my CBR 600 F4I
A+ Was thinking about a Gixer thank god i listened to my buddy!
frame sliders and windshield. flush signals
a little weak in 2nd. wont go up in a wheelie
very strong
purrrrfect
love it. wouldnt trade it for anything
none at this time
just a little sluggish on the take off. But im realy not compaining. Very smooth through the gears.
Very strong. They give you a very good feeling no mater what you are doing
Drives all by its self
Honda realy did good with this bike. Young or old. If you want a sport bike this one is the one. You can truly grow into this bike. And I promise you will never get tired of it. Might want to change the seat. Hard on the but.
Yosh RS-5 Slip-on, H-7 Billit Master Cylnder Cover, and Oil fill cap, working on a custom Fender Eliminator.
Nothing
Best I have ever had on a bike, almost stops to quickly.
Perfect handling, with the unit pro-link the bike beggs to be leaned, scraping pegs and boots are no problem with this bike. It feels very stable in all types of conditions. When the back end brakes loose in turns it can be recovered easily.
The seat needs to be worked on some, Why is it that Honda is the only one that decieded to use a plank for a seat. I understand it is a race seat, but the other 600's of similar class have nicer seats. Only one other thing I noticed is that there is a lot of transfer of engine vibration to the clip ons, it's not that big of a deal but after a day of hard riding it is kind of a sucks when your hands are kind of numb. Other than that it is an outstanding bike.
Stock
Awsome power.. This is my first bike ever and is perfect for me. Great learning Bike.
Breaks are good. great stoping power.. would love for Honda to put Steel breaded lines stock.
Handeling is awsome.. leans like a champ. Begs to lean more!!!
This being my first bike, Im glad and happy i chose the 600RR.. awsome bike to learn on.. only thing negitive that i didnt like is the seats.. i know its a race bike but Honda could add a lil more comfort for the people that dont race all the time. Other then that. the Bike is awsome.. i recomend it to everyone.
Foam slip-on grips for winter riding and comfort
I just bought this bike a few weeks ago, and haven�t had much time on her; just 75 miles so far. But, I�ve been riding motorcycles for years, and have had plenty of time to go over her head to toe. First off, the revamps for 2005 are outstanding. The powerband is much more linear than the previous model. You always have plenty of torque and horsepower at practically any engine speed. Despite what anyone says, this is NO beginner�s bike! The myth of 600�s being your first bike is over and done with; at least when dealing with the new Yamahas, Hondas, and Kawasakis. This is plenty of bike for 98% of you out there. The overall styling is great; for only the second time in history (in my opinion) this sportsbike has the perfect flow and appearance without �stupid� obstructions and designs (The new R1�s share that honor as well). The seat is large and flat, but could use another � inch of padding. The center-up exhaust is beautiful, not to mention functional. The sound of the exhaust and engine are the most perfect blend of aggression I�ve ever heard in a sportsbike; a real winner! No reason to swap out this exhaust with an aftermarket (unless you're on the path to ultimate horsepower of course). I haven�t gotten anywhere near the 15,000 redline (breaking her in like a good rider), but 8,000 alone was enough to make every head anywhere near me turn in complete awe. The handlebars are in perfect placement. Riding discomfort is minimal as compared to the others; it is a sportsbike after all. For all you cruiser riders-gone-sportbike, give it a few hundred miles to get used to the new riding position before you moan n groan. The bike is very inviting to an aggressive riding position when it�s called for. You comfortably slide back to the rear cowl, you lower your head, and your arms fall very comfortably in a controlling position. The inverted fork gives you that added feeling of confidence. Although the overall weight is not very light as compared to the competition, the bike has the best feel of solidity and tossability of all the 600�s I tested. It feels solid, flickable, and in control. Braking is beyond acceptable; it�s too good. If you grab that front brake aggressively, you better be holding on for dear life or you�re going over the top. Usual Honda fit and finish from head to toe; I didn�t spot an ounce of cheapness. The gearbox is crisp and dependable; another Honda usual. The clutch feels a little tight to pull, but I�m sure it�s just because it�s new. The instrument panel is modern and functional; the LCD gas gauge is a great plus. Throttle response is amazing thanks to the remapping of the injectors by the geniuses at Honda. The perils Honda faced in the past few years of flat spots and weak midrange power have been demolished. I�ve been riding for 9 years, and I�ve test-ridden the following 600�s � 2005 Yamaha, 2004 Kawasaki, 2004 Suzuki. I chose the Honda after careful deliberation because she is the most street-worthy 600 of them all. Not the fastest, not the lightest, but definitely the best overall bike. Honda quality, amazing refinements, comfort, and styling. Pick up a new insurance policy with State Farm and save biiiiiiiiiig money; they don�t penalize you for owning a sportsbike; it�s all by engine cc�s only. Finally, the first sportsbike that has everything I want! Highly Recommended!
micron exhaust, larger rear sprocket, and k&n air filter
low end not the best but anything higher than 3000 and hold on!
gives new meaning to stopping on a dime!!
handling is perfect taking 35mph curves at 90 or higher with ease
killer bike, personally i think it out performs my old gsxr
none yet..
any flat spots etc. low end is a little weak but after 9k it takes off
Feel, Strength better than all older models stop almost to fast...
the new swing arm and lighter wight is amazing
the best cbr yet hands down
nothing but an arrow exhaust
when i need the power it is always there
reassuring to know that your brakes can handle alot great feel when braking a sense of confidence
handles with the best of them
i love this bike way to go honda keep up the work
any flat spots etc.
Feel, Strength
