Quick question about CBR600F models

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Hi all

After a recent upgrade to a full licence, I'm looking for a 1997-2002 CBR600F, as I'm 6'3" and like the banana seat and more upright riding style (even if the RR is a bit more of a looker).

Question is: I can't seem to find any concrete info on whether any of these bikes, particularly if they are out of California or Japan, have rev limiters or speed limiters in them. This would toast my plans for doing the odd track day.

Can anyone fill in the gap on this one?

Cheers!
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[p.dath]

I have a 1999/2000 CBR600F4, and it has no speed limiter, and I use it at track training days. I can open the throttle all the way open with no issues.

Note that some machines have rev limiters to prevent engine death ...

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Note that some machines have rev limiters to prevent engine death ...

Cheers for that - I understand the above and what you mean - my conflicting info points to the revs in any gear being limited when the bike reaches a certain speed - 180 for example.

Thanks :)

[p.dath]

Cheers for that - I understand the above and what you mean - my conflicting info points to the revs in any gear being limited when the bike reaches a certain speed - 180 for example.

Thanks :)

Been past 180 on the track no issues (at least not with the machine). My brain doesn't like me going faster than 200. I'm guessing it could go 220-240 tops.

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What's the biggest number on your speedo? There's a couple around that top out (on the dial) at 180 - just wondering if that's the tie in maybe. Aside from the original question, have you had a could run with your bike? I'm looking at a few of the higher km ones about (private sales). Any known weak points on the bike?

Cheers for all the info btw, do appreciate it :)

[Mike Troutman]

they are governed electronically at 180mph generally. California models simply have useless carbon canisters attached to meet thier emissions laws. If it originated anywhere else they're all pretty much the same. Only the california model is different. They're decent bikes and have thier drawbacks being older but you can't go wrong with 'em. Biggest thing if you want to do the odd track day is simply having a steering dampner and good rubber.

[p.dath]

What's the biggest number on your speedo? There's a couple around that top out (on the dial) at 180 - just wondering if that's the tie in maybe. Aside from the original question, have you had a could run with your bike? I'm looking at a few of the higher km ones about (private sales). Any known weak points on the bike?

Cheers for all the info btw, do appreciate it :)

Will have to check the speedo when I get home. Might go up to 260km/h? not sure.

I've had a good run with the bike so far. Had to replace the cam chain (and boy what an improvement that made), but apart from that it hasn't needed anything else major.

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Thanks for that guys :) Trademe stalking continues in earnest :)

[p.dath]

I checked my CBR600F4 speedo. It goes up to 300 km/h.

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Thanks p.dath - I rode a CBR600rr this avo, and it was a nice machine over 100kph but around town would take some getting used to. Right after that I sat on a 600F4 and had one of those moments where the fit was nice and I thought yup, this is the bike (model, not that exact example) for me :)

Look forward to tracking one down :)

Cheers

[p.dath]

Thanks p.dath - I rode a CBR600rr this avo, and it was a nice machine over 100kph but around town would take some getting used to. Right after that I sat on a 600F4 and had one of those moments where the fit was nice and I thought yup, this is the bike (model, not that exact example) for me :)


Yeah, I'm in the same boat. The 600RR seems a tad too aggressive for my personality. I'm glad to see they have finally started making the CBR600F again as well.

The suspension was a little bit soft on my CBR600F4. One of the suspension experts at the AMCC ART days adjusted it for me, and now it is really great. I love riding it.

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Awesome, noted with intent :D Interestingly at the Honda outfit where the RR test ride took place we chatted about the 2011 CBR600F, though only briefly as the guy mentioned they aren't getting any down this way. Don't know if it's just that dealer or NZ as a market is not to be on the receiving end. I was surprised when he said the 600 market is a bit flat and most people seem to jump from 250s to litre bikes.

Funny what you learn while bike hunting I spose....

[p.dath]

I'm sticking with a 600 for a while. I'm too likely to kill myself if I jump to a litre bike. I like when I go to the track I can just pin the throttle open without having to worry. While the guys on the litre bikes tell me they have to take it easier on the throttle or risk breaking traction. Then again, good race riders break traction all the time ..

I hope the new CBR600F makes it down here, give it another year. Although with the Japan earthquake, maybe it will be quite a few years ...

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Yeah for sure - This evening I agreed on a purchase price for a 2000 model F4, so she changes hands in early april. Stoked!