The CBR600RR was developed from and inspired by the Honda RC211V motoGP bike.The similar physical appearance of the CBR600RR and RC211V is intentional. Underneath the bike are MotoGP technologies that were made available for the first time on a production motorcycle such as the Unit Pro-Link rear suspension and Dual Stage Fuel Injection (PGM-DSFI). Both were taken directly from Honda's MotoGP bike. While it's not uncommon for street bikes to utilize racing technology, this was the first time totally new technologies found their way to the production line the same year they made their way to the professional racing grid. The bike receives the "RR" designation for "race replica" because of its emphasis on racing characteristics such as an advanced braced swingarm, center-up exhaust system, and more aggressive riding position. The 2003 model carried over to 2004 technically unchanged, with the only adition of a oxygen sensor and new color schemes.
In 2005, the CBR600RR received a major revision with new body work, fully adjustable inverted front forks, a set of track-inspired disc brakes with radial-mounted four-piston calipers, and an entirely new aluminum frame, swingarm and rear shock. The midrange power was also increased. These changes along with additional refinements to the engine and exhaust system all came together to bring CBR600RR's weight down nine pounds, although Motorcycle USA.com measured the 2005 model as being 22 lb (10.0 kg) lighter than the 2004 model.Except for new color schemes, the 2006 model was unchanged from the 2005 model.
On June 9, 2008, Honda revealed a CBR600RR prototype that featured an all new braking system branded as Combined ABS which integrates combined braking, anti-lock braking, and brake-by-wire systems. Combined ABS uses a computer control unit to ensure the correct balance of front and rear brake use and also controls when the ABS should engage. The system is designed to be as unobtrusive as possible by delaying the engagement of the ABS until the last possible moment.
The prototype was the first ever super sport motorcycle to feature ABS. Although Combined ABS is not available on the 2008 CBR600RR or any other Honda motorcycle, Honda plans on rolling out the new braking system across its production machines over the next two years.
On September 5, 2008, Honda introduced a revised CBR600RR for the 2009 model year. Following the "Combined ABS" prototype, the new CBR600RR will have an available option of "Combined ABS". Other changes include updates to the engine which improved torque from 8000 rpm to 12000 rpm, improved fairings that enhance stability and reduce noise emission levels, and new color schemes which were designed to attract a wider range of riders. Although all of these changes involved the addition of some materials, the overall weight of the 2009 CBR600RR remains the same as the 2008 model. This was achieved through weight savings in the engine, exhaust, and chassis and the non-ABS version remained the lightest bike in the super sport class.
The 2010 CBR600RR will be made available in U.S. dealerships in Spring of 2010. The motorcycle carried over with only color scheme changes for the 2010 model year. It includes a new theme, dubbed "Leyla," in which a shadow of a woman is seen on a black and white finish. This non solid-color design is not the first for Honda, in previous years it has included such designs as "Phoenix," and "Graffiti."
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