Honda CBR600RR 2009: 600cc SuperSport Class Motorcycle

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The 2009 machine builds on the heritage of blistering pace and supreme control set in 2003 by the first Honda CBR600RR. When the all-new CBR600RR was launched in 2007, Honda once again was at the forefront of the 600cc Supersport class – the most intensely fought in motorcycling – with a machine which was the most advanced in the category.



For 2009, the goal for Honda’s development team has once again been to enhance a machine capable of fast, intense track riding while also delivering a controllable, easy-going road-riding experience. Adding to this experience is the inclusion of Honda’s Combined ABS on the CBR600RR C-ABS version. The highlights of the technical enhancements to the 2009 CBR600RR include:

• Changes to piston, cylinder head and exhaust which lead to improved torque from 8,000-12,000rpm for increased engine flexibility and driveability
• Fairing improvements to enhance stability and reduce wind noise
• Electronically controlled Combined ABS for better braking performance along with increased safety and all-round rider confidence (optional)
• 184kg kerb weight to keep the machine the lightest in its class

To enhance the new performance and mild aesthetic update, a new colour range has been introduced to make the most of these changes, to include a limited-edition Pearl Sunbeam White design with electric blue fairing and front and rear cowling graphics, a Pearl Sunbeam White design with white/red/blue Tricolour, as well as Graphite Black with Bright Lime Green Metallic and Graphite Black with Italian Red.