Honda·Sportive·599cc

CBR600RR

↘ Evolution history · 2003 → present
24
Years of production
3
Generations
599
current cc
120
Horsepower
9
Vintages

The supersport 600 reference. 4-cylinder 120hp, precise chassis, MotoGP DNA.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 3 · 2007 — present
TRACK OVERHAUL & EURO 5

Radical 2007 redesign (−9kg, HESD), C-ABS in 2009, Big Piston Fork in 2013, then triumphant 2021 return (ride-by-wire, IMU, 9-stage TC) and European return in 2024 after a 7-year absence.

2026
EElectronics
US update: Euro 5+ electronics package adopted (6-axis Bosch IMU, standard bidirectional QS, aero winglets) — first major US revision since 2013; Europe carry-over.
Medium
2025
AAesthetics
Carryover — European (Euro 5+) and US (pre-2021 spec) catalogues
Minor
2024
AAesthetics
Return to European catalogue after 7-year absence (Euro 5+ confirmed)
Medium
SSafety
New lighter C-ABS module (−2.5kg) + rear wheel lift control
Medium
EElectronics
Bosch 6-axis IMU (upgrade from 5-axis Japan 2021) + standard bidirectional quickshifter
Medium
MEngine
Euro 5+ engine revisions: lighter cams, new crankshaft, revised valve timing, exhaust system lightened (−400g)
Medium
2021
MEngine
Bosch ride-by-wire throttle + 5 power levels — Japan/Oceania market only (non-Euro 5)
Major
EElectronics
5-axis Bosch IMU — 9-stage traction control + Cornering ABS
Major
EElectronics
Bidirectional quickshifter optional (official Honda accessory) + 3-stage engine braking
Medium
EElectronics
Colour TFT display + full LED — CBR1000RR-R Fireblade-inspired bodywork
Medium
AAesthetics
Aerodynamic winglets — cornering downforce for entry stability
Medium
2013
CFrame
Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) — new 12-spoke aluminium wheels
Medium
EElectronics
Revised ECU + improved ram-air intake — C-ABS standard on ABS variants
Medium
2009
SSafety
Optional Combined C-ABS (CBR600RA designation) — first ABS in the lineage, linked front/rear
Medium
MEngine
Torque improved between 8,000–12,000rpm (+3.5% at 10,000rpm)
Minor
2007
MEngine
New 4-cyl engine lightened 2kg — power maintained at 120hp
Major
CFrame
New stiffer aluminium frame + revised swingarm — 154.7kg (−9.1kg)
Major
EElectronics
HESD (Honda Electronic Steering Damper) — electronic steering damper standard
Medium
Buyer radar
2024

European return with 6-axis IMU + lighter C-ABS + standard QS (Euro 5+). The most accomplished CBR600RR available.

TOP BUY
2021

5-axis IMU + ride-by-wire + TFT + winglets. Major tech leap — Japan/Oceania only.

TOP BUY
2009

Before the long break — optional C-ABS, proven mechanicals.

GOOD PICK
Gen 2 · 2005 — 2006
MAJOR REVISION

Complete overhaul: new chassis, revised engine, lighter and more powerful.

2005
MEngine
Revised engine — 120hp / 66Nm, lighter
Major
CFrame
New aluminium perimeter frame — 162kg
Major
Buyer radar
2006

The peak of Gen 2. Accessible reference.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2003 — 2004
FIRST GENERATION

Launch of the CBR600RR with its Unicam 4-cylinder engine and revolutionary chassis.

2003
MEngine
4-cyl 599cc Unicam launch — 116hp
Major
CFrame
Rear Unitrak + 41mm inverted fork
Major
Buyer radar
2004

Balanced vintage, parts available.

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