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.
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Buyer score / 100
7
Vintages
18
Changes
4
Overhauls
12
Updates
2
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
4 changes
2007
New 4-cyl engine lightened 2kg — power maintained at 120hp
Major
2009
Torque improved between 8,000–12,000rpm (+3.5% at 10,000rpm)
Minor
2021
Bosch ride-by-wire throttle + 5 power levels — Japan/Oceania market only (non-Euro 5)
Major
2024
Euro 5+ engine revisions: lighter cams, new crankshaft, revised valve timing, exhaust system lightened (−400g)
Medium
C
FRAME
2 changes
2007
New stiffer aluminium frame + revised swingarm — 154.7kg (−9.1kg)
Major
2013
Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) — new 12-spoke aluminium wheels
Medium
E
ELECTRONICS
7 changes
2007
HESD (Honda Electronic Steering Damper) — electronic steering damper standard
Medium
2013
Revised ECU + improved ram-air intake — C-ABS standard on ABS variants
Medium
2021
5-axis Bosch IMU — 9-stage traction control + Cornering ABS
Colour TFT display + full LED — CBR1000RR-R Fireblade-inspired bodywork
Medium
2024
Bosch 6-axis IMU (upgrade from 5-axis Japan 2021) + standard bidirectional quickshifter
Medium
2026
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
A
AESTHETICS
3 changes
2021
Aerodynamic winglets — cornering downforce for entry stability
Medium
2024
Return to European catalogue after 7-year absence (Euro 5+ confirmed)
Medium
2025
Carryover — European (Euro 5+) and US (pre-2021 spec) catalogues
Minor
S
SAFETY
2 changes
2009
Optional Combined C-ABS (CBR600RA designation) — first ABS in the lineage, linked front/rear
Medium
2024
New lighter C-ABS module (−2.5kg) + rear wheel lift control