Honda CBR600F2

Infobox Motorcycle
name = Honda CBR600F2


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manufacturer = Honda
production = 1991 - 1994
predecessor = CBR600F
successor = CBR600F3
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class = super sport
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transmission = 6-speed, chain drive

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related = Honda CBR600RR
similar = Kawasaki ZZR600
Yamaha YZF600R
Suzuki GSX-R600

The Honda CBR600 F2 motorcycle, introduced in 1991 to replace the CBR600 Hurricane, or F1, was Honda's introduction into the modern sport bike age. Work on the second generation CBR began in the early ’89. Hurricane LPL Ishikawa would lead the development of the new bike, known internally as MV9, but which we also called the F2, an alphanumeric that would become its official name: cbr600f2.Exertion began with meetings to discuss concepts and sketches for the new bike. Couple of months later, an F2 prototype was produced. Painted black, the meaner looking bike was faster than the blocky first generation bike. When tested, the F2 results were spectacular. The bike struck a balance where no other bike could achieve. Few motorcycles had the ability to do as much as the latest CBR could. Hence the creation of a powerful and attractive bike that is here to stay.

Features

*Rugged (yet heavy) steel frame
*Twelve plate wet clutch
*599cc engine with 4 carburetors
*Electronic ignition utilizing 2 coils and a "wasted spark"
*Dual overhead cams
*100 hp (74.6 kW)@12000 rpm
*Torque 63.7 Nm (47 ft·lbf)@10500 rpm
*6 speed gear box

pecification

*Model: Honda CBR600F2 (PC25)
*Engine type: inline 4 DOHC 16 valve liquid cooled
*Bore&Stroke: 65x45.2 mm
*Displacement: 599cc
*Compression ratio: 11.6:1
*Power: 98 PS @ 12,000rpm 50 PS @ 9,500rpm 27 PS @ 9,000rpm
*Transmission: 6
*Final Drive: O-Ring sealed chain
*Suspension: Front: 130mm/43mm Rear: 110mm Pro-Link
*Brakes: Front: 276mm dual disk, 2 piston caliper Rear: 220mm single disk, 1 piston caliper
*Tires: Front: 120/60-17 Rear: 160/60-17
*Fuel capacity: 16 liter
*Start: Electric
*Dimension: 2,010x695x1,130mm
*Wheel base: 1405mm
*Seat Height: 810mm
*Dry Weight: 185kg

Tuning Data

*Engine
* engine oil
* capacity after draining: 3.2 liter (3.4qt.)
* viscosity and classification: 10W-40 SF/SG
* recommended oil: ProHonda 4-stroke or equivalent
* valve clearance (cold)
* intake: 0.13 - 0.19mm (0.005-0.007in.)
* exhaust: 0.19-0.25mm (0.007-0.010in.)
* valve timing: refer to service manual
* stem to guide clearance
* intake: 0.010-0.037mm (0.0004-0.0015in.)
* exhaust: 0.19-0.25mm (0.0007-0.0110in.)
* valve timing: refer to service manual
*Carburetion
* Carburetor ID: VP41A (VP42A for California model)
* Float Level: 13.7mm (0.54 in.)
* Main Jet: #135 (#132 for California)
* Slow Jet: #38
* Idle Speed: 1200+/-100rpm (1400 +/-100rpm for California model)
* Air Screw Initial Setting: refer to service manual
* Air Screw High Alt. Setting: refer to service manual
* Base Carburetor (for synch.): #3
* Vacuum Difference: 50mmHg
*Ignition
* Spark Plugs: NGK: CR9EH9 ND:U27FER9
* Spark Plug G

* F-Mark: 15 TDC @ 1200 +/- 100rpm (5 TDC @ 1400 +/- 100rpm for Calufornia model)
* Full Advance: 27 TDC @ 8500 +/- 100rpm (29 TDC @ 8500 +/- 100rpm)
* Peak Voltage (Cranking)
* primary coil: 100V minimum
* pluse generator coil: 0.7V minimum
* ignitiion type: Full Transistor Igniton
* Battery Specification: 12V 8AH
*Cooling system
* Coolant Capacity: 2.7 liter (2.9qt. or 85 oz.)
*Tires
* Air Pressure: Front: 36psi Rear: 42psi
* Sizes: Front: 120/60-17 Rear: 160-60/17
*Suspension
* Front Fork Fluid
* capacity after draining:
* '91-'93: 508cc (17 oz.)
* '94: 448cc (15 oz.)
* level:
* '91-'93: 118mm (4.65 in.)
* '94: 135mm (5.31 in.)
* type: Pro Honda Suspension Fluid SS-8

External links

* [http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/Honda/2005_cbr600rr/intro_video.htm MCN News AU: Honda CBR600 history video]