Read Adam's full thoughts on the 2020 Honda CBR600RR on Motorcyclist: www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2020-honda-cbr600rr-abs-mc-commute-review/
The very same bike since 2013? I'm okay with that. But I think the dash looks more like 1993. I mean, I don't like the more modern TFT videogame-like displays, and I do LOVE analog rev counters and speedometers, but that dash looks really, really old. Come on, Honda, you can do better. And another excellent video, Adam!
It's been really the same since 2008. In 2013, they changed the fairings, the engine tune, the gauge font, and the suspension adjustability. 2013 was only a mild refresh
Why all the hate!!??!!?? I think the plainish stealth look is nice.....enough power to be fun but won't kill you in half a second. The cost can't be argued with because it is proven and reliable. Honda has a good recipe so why mess it up!!!??? I would buy one of these way before a Kawasaki or Yamaha just because of the quality that goes into Honda product!!
I’m old school. Don’t like all the high-tech nannies or rider aids in moderns cars and especially bikes. So a modern sportbike that gives me an unadulterated mechanical experience gets my money. I currently ride a 2009 Honda CBR600RR and there isn’t another bike it’s league that I’d rather replace it with, except maybe a Ducati 848. The fact that Honda hasn’t changed anything besides the visage and a few tweaks, Is fantastic for someone like me. Can’t change perfection and you only dilute it with all the electronic aids.
Same. I ride a naked gsx atm for the comfort but a part of me really longs for the super sport simply because this is what feels like a true sport bike to me. I love for clip on styles and fairings even if it's not the most comfortable nor powerful for most uses (streets less than 65mph)
"Listen to that Japanese 4-in-line sound" YES, i have the 2009 CBF600NA (purchased second hand in 2012) and that sound is one of the things i fell in love with. It reminded me of the CB500Four i had in 1971.... no other bikes can match the sound of a Japanese 4-in-line :-)
Great job Adam👍🏽 I’m a new rider in CA, and watching your rides to the office helps me learn how to split lanes properly. There is a right way & wrong way to filter & watching you is quite helpful💯🏍
Great review Adam. I went with the 2021 model (same as this, but with better color scheme), because I’m a believer in “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.” Honda is a prime example of a company that builds everything, from power generators to private jets. For them to keep the CBR600RR around with mild refreshes speaks about retaining the reliability / quality they are known for. The CBR600RR has always had lower power, but also lighter with a better weight distribution in comparison to other 600 super sports. Finally, Honda gives you everything that you need, and nothing you don’t need. CBR600RRs were always the only 600s with Combined ABS, Electronic steering dampener, real fuel gauge and plastic tank covers. They’re literally perfect for everything you’d want to do, cheap / easy to repair and I still don’t think anyone in its class provides a better overall package for an experienced rider. Simplicity at its finest and it’s still one hell of a supersport to ride daily and rip on the track. People call them boring because they just do everything so good without complaining.
@@grandpa7278 yep completely legal in California since around 2015. Crashes actually went down since cars get used to looking for bikes. Notice how some even moved over a little to give him extra room?
I know I'm in the minority but I love 💘 ❤ the looks of this gen of cbr600rrs. It looks very moto gp with its rounded and understated face, but it's not overly cute or soft. It's got a semi retro/funky feeling, like an indiglo timex digital watch . I dig it 😎
@@GameplaysQzx666 I also have an 05 600rr. Bought it in November for 2400 dollars in practically mint condition with 19k miles. Its a sleek sex machine. Now summer is here I am seeing them for over 4k. Always buy out of season for good deals
I just sold my 06 CBR600rr a week ago with almost 50,000 miles all from me what a bike it was! I always felt the 2005 and 06 same design was absolutely the best looking no doubt I'm going to miss this bike big time!
I actually sat on all the modern supersport 600s when i was at a dealership recently shopping for a new bike, and i honestly found this bike to be the most comfortable of them all. I wanted a supersport but i also didn't want to be leaned too far over, wearing out my arms and wrists or having knee pain from the footpeg height. This cbr was the best of them all. However due to price i went with the gsxr anyway lol, which was a close 2nd.
Just wanted to say I love MC Commutes even though I'm not the target audience. Amazing to see this bike almost unchanged for so long. It's not available in all markets though (I just checked my local Honda website). It takes an old stager to pull the best wheel-air excursion I've seen on your commutes. Got to love Honda. Thanks for making my day. Again.
Was discontinued from Australia’s market about 4 years ago, did not know it was still available elsewhere. Had a 2001 CBR600 f4i, have a soft spot for these bikes
I wish motorcycle makers could retain 'analog' without being 'archaic'. There's no excusing that gauge cluster, mirrors and halogens on a bike of this cost.
esepecially given what Kawasaki did for the 2019-20... like are u kiddin me? the 636 rips and has the same suspension components etc and even better in the rear.... beautiful updated analong tach, and quickshifter, so much better looking
It’s the whole package not just the tac which you don’t need if you listen too the machine. Everything about the cbr is Analog. It needs a rider. No nannies no wheelie control this, traction control that. The only rider assist this bike has is the grey jelly inside your skull. This bike Is the last of its kind, it’s pure and simple, which is why its loved by many. There’s a reason why this bike is still a deadly weapon on a track, hop on one and I promise you, you will understand.
I hope people aren't missing the point you were making (I think). It isn't about what the bike is missing but what they are charging despite those absences. Kawi is cheaper. Yamaha comes with ABS and many tech options that the Honda is missing for a lower price. It's fine if they want to offer this with less tech but why isn't it cheaper to reflect that?
One of the most reliable engines/Bike from Honda. “Totally” made in Japan, Not like these days where you get Honda’s from Thailand, or wherever else 🙄 ,??
Holy shit I didn't realize you are from Vista! Had to do a double take at the start of the video thinking "Wait...I know this area"! Heyo from a native Vista guy!
I love this bike. Owned a 07 and had way more fun on track with it than my 1000. Road wise, I prefer my 1000. I miss this bike though. The front end was near perfect. Just wish the bike came with heavier springs f/r. You shouldn't have to pay for that brand new.
I'm the sure the other 600's are good in their own way but for some reason the CBR600 is *the* sportbike in my mind. It's just the quintessential 600 to me. Damn they gotta modernize that dash. It doesn't really need a fancy TFT display but the way it's arranged now just looks dated. The dash on my 2015 GSX-S750 isn't any more modern but it looks much better.
I'm so glad lane splitting is illegal where I am. I'm actually surprised you do it so much, as much as you talk about safety. Disappointed but still love you're channel
What up dude, while is true that most def Honda needs to up their game on cluster, brakes, engine mount and windshield and the like still is a machine that most will only dream of owning. With that being said there's something that everybody fails to see: Which is inflation. Almost everything cost double on price. I wish I could have this machine. Almost 13k is what I paid for a brand new Civic lx at Honda of Hollywood in 2007!! Wich was almost 2k more for a brand new Corolla in Cerritos. Go Cali!!
personally i despise abs. i have never experienced an abs system that actually does what its supposed to. it is simply a hindrance for any skilled rider. i also believe that if you don't have the skills/experience to properly manipulate the motorcycle completely then you shouldn't be riding aggressively.
Best looking cbr600 - simply by being just black and not the random paint/decal splash schemes of the last 30 years. There used to be so many of these things around, along with r6 and gsx (including the supersport sized cheater gsx750) especially wailing around on Sunday mornings. Just about all gone nowadays.
Hi Adam great review as always 👏 For me i started my bike life bk in 2011 on a 2004 CBR 600RR and won’t lie i absolutely loved it 😍. But like you’ve said in this review time and bikes have moved on from then and although this is a 2020 bike its actually not really its platform is to old for me Honda just haven’t moved this bike on anywhere near enough. Yes i get it the middleweight sportsbike sector isn’t what it was but for me if Honda where going to launch a new 2020 600RR they really should have put a little more effort into it imo!! $12500 for this.......no way id personally save myself a few 💵 and get a used 636 or Daytona 675R there where it’s at when it comes to the supersports Adam 🇬🇧
*It's like Honda does not care about the 600 anymore* 😥 Just a money grab The 500R, 650R & 1000RR All got Major Refreshes😍 They're Some Of The Best Looking Bikes Out There
I feel like all you’re getting on these newer CBRs is an updated look for a higher price. I own 2 and love them but struggle to justify buying a brand new CBR
I hate to say it but I forgot Honda was still making these. Even in 2013 when it was updated it was at the bottom of the heap. It’s sad because back in 2007-2008 which was its last major redesign the CBR600RR was king of the class. The Kawasaki ZX-6R is now unbeatable in the 600 sport bike class now that the Triumph Daytona 675 is long gone. It’s the only one that has been recently updated in any significant way using modern technology besides the overpriced and overrated Yamaha R6. Oh and the price at $9999 is also the lowest by far. Plus that 636 engine paired with standard quick shifter is just perfection. I plan to buy one soon and that’s saying something because I had sworn off super sport bikes for the road years ago!
Lol the CBR600RR does not have any “punch” down low. The most grunt I’ve experienced from a 600 Series sport bike is my current Kawasaki ZX6R 636 and honestly my MT-07 walks away from my 636 stop light to stop light all day. I say all that to say this: 600 class bikes don’t make torque. No matter where you are in the rev range these bikes are not torquey. You simply accelerate. But you don’t FEEL it.
I LOVE that it has an actual fuel gauge, just wiah Honda would update it. It boggles my mi d they have updated their 250, 300, 400 and even 500cc bikes but not the 600cc since like 2013. If they do update it, I hope they keep the fuel gauge add a TFT display and just modernize it. Hell even if they pulled a Yamaha and kept the same engine just update the esthetics and features/rider aids I'd buy one.
Same I’ve been stalking to internet for information. Kinda looking like we’ll have to wait for October for possible updates or release. Counting down the days. I don’t want to buy the 2020 and then they come out with a new beautiful 600rr-r
How would this compare engine and handling wise to a 636? The Hondas I know seem to have a midrange so torquey it makes bigger cc bikes feel anemic. Cbr1000rr always did that even vs a hayabusa Roll on was extremely strong for size. No slipper is bad!
There is no much change with hondas 600 since 2009 , weight and everything is pretty much same, i can do conversion on my 09 to look just like 2020 model . Plus mine would be lighter i don't have ABS.
That cbr600rr is way faster than people think. No one gives it enough credit. Put a full system and tune on it, and you will beat most stock 1000cc naked bikes, or at least stay within a few bike lengths of them. -1 +2 gearing is a must on a 600 to get the acceleration making it really quick.
I noticed you are giving a lot of throttle when taking off Is it because you are unfamiliar with the friction zone of the clutch on this bike or the torque is lackluster from idle?
I have a 2009 so same setup. Ive added a gear indicator which gives me everything I want to see. Don't wish for a modern TFT screen, they are no replacement for a proper clear analogue revcounter. Test ridden a few modern bikes and do not like the screens, really unclear and graphics can be tacky.
It sounds amazing. Unfortunately I don't ride on track so I'd probably have a CBR650R or the Ninja 1000 SX which is not much more money than what Honda wants for the CBR600RR.
@@hfr8343, that's a good point though I do a lot of miles and I suspect the CBR650R also gets better fuel efficiency and rides better over rough roads. I also bring cargo and a passenger on some rides so the CBR600RR may not work as well for those 400 mile rides.
Back in the 90s with updates every 2-3 years I didn't think race replicas were going to be just a phase of popularity motorcycling went through, and I'm still struggling to get my head around the idea. Although Honda being conservative is nothing new, the CBR600 models long being the more road focused and conservative of the 600 class.
They could merge some of the tech in the Cbr650r on this model like the ABS, colour screen etc other than that nothing wrong with a good old school bike IMO
I want a scaled down version of these supersports of old. 400cc inline-4, under 400 lbs, 16,000 rpm redline, 80 hp. To me, that’s the ideal amount of supersport DNA that can be experienced on the street on a regular basis. The new ZX-25r is awesome, and I would buy one if it came to the U.S., but I think a ZX-4R would be a nice balance, and more suitable for U.S.(Texas) roads.
I got an '88 NC23 CBR-RR 400. It's in storage waiting to be driven probably next year summer. High revving stuff. Now I am enjoying my torqy CBR RR 954.
HCBR, yeah, the NC23 never really did it for me, though. Doesn’t rev to 19,000 like the MC22 m. 14 and a half grand isn’t terrible, but I expect over 16,000 from an 400cc RR power plant. Also, it’s torque curve also isn’t right for me, and it’s not even close to modern. I don’t enjoy liter-class bikes on the street because I like to push the bike all the time.
Read Adam's full thoughts on the 2020 Honda CBR600RR on Motorcyclist: www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2020-honda-cbr600rr-abs-mc-commute-review/
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I commuted on one of these for years regardless of the weather and it was an amazing commute bike. I love Hondas.
I’ve heard nothing but great things
People in some countries 🤦.....600cc producing 60 plus horses...... commute bike!
Thanks man, I was going to ask if anyone actually uses this for daily commute. Be well.
@@1andtheOnly People in some countries 🤦🏻♂️. ….hating on people commuting on 600cc bikes.
@@Username-2 200cc would be about 17hp lol.
Honda: “let continue to make our 600rr for trackday users, so if they crash, they don’t have to spend a ton to fix it”
The very same bike since 2013? I'm okay with that. But I think the dash looks more like 1993. I mean, I don't like the more modern TFT videogame-like displays, and I do LOVE analog rev counters and speedometers, but that dash looks really, really old. Come on, Honda, you can do better. And another excellent video, Adam!
Trust me bro I have a 99 it doesn't look that old 😂👌
Kawi kept the analog tach but UPDATED it and i love it. this honda is PATHETIC
It's been really the same since 2008. In 2013, they changed the fairings, the engine tune, the gauge font, and the suspension adjustability. 2013 was only a mild refresh
I think it’s really made for track day users, if you crash, it’s not going to be too expensive to fix... since it’s really a basic bike
@@Samuel-qe9lj also really good on the road
The gauge cluster hasn’t changed at all since my 2008 I see. Price sure has changed though. Come on Honda!
2006 in fact, i saw one of those old models with that dash
I still miss my 2008. I think it looks better than its younger siblings. Too bad Honda isn't doing much to pry this money off my hands.
@@ME262MKI 2007 is when they redesigned it. The 06 still used the 03+ dash.
@@invincibearofficialeeehm the 2007 still has the air intakes below the headlights?
atleast it has a fuel gauge hahaha
Why all the hate!!??!!?? I think the plainish stealth look is nice.....enough power to be fun but won't kill you in half a second. The cost can't be argued with because it is proven and reliable. Honda has a good recipe so why mess it up!!!??? I would buy one of these way before a Kawasaki or Yamaha just because of the quality that goes into Honda product!!
I’m old school. Don’t like all the high-tech nannies or rider aids in moderns cars and especially bikes. So a modern sportbike that gives me an unadulterated mechanical experience gets my money. I currently ride a 2009 Honda CBR600RR and there isn’t another bike it’s league that I’d rather replace it with, except maybe a Ducati 848. The fact that Honda hasn’t changed anything besides the visage and a few tweaks, Is fantastic for someone like me. Can’t change perfection and you only dilute it with all the electronic aids.
I love this bike. This is the image that comes to mind when someone says "Motorcycle".
🏍️ 🏍️
Same. I ride a naked gsx atm for the comfort but a part of me really longs for the super sport simply because this is what feels like a true sport bike to me. I love for clip on styles and fairings even if it's not the most comfortable nor powerful for most uses (streets less than 65mph)
I love that there's still bikes that were so good 7 years ago that they didn't need a modern robotic redesign
Gotta be hard not to wring it out on a bike like this with the skills that Adam has. Once again, well done
Pre covid: everyone had a haircut, except Waheed.
Post covid: exactly the opposite.
Lol. Good one, bro.
😂😂hahaha
@@AdamWaheed 😃👊
"Post Covid"
Covid cases in the US are at an all time high. In what way is this "post" covid?
I wish people would stfu about covid
"Listen to that Japanese 4-in-line sound" YES, i have the 2009 CBF600NA (purchased second hand in 2012) and that sound is one of the things i fell in love with. It reminded me of the CB500Four i had in 1971.... no other bikes can match the sound of a Japanese 4-in-line :-)
Great job Adam👍🏽 I’m a new rider in CA, and watching your rides to the office helps me learn how to split lanes properly. There is a right way & wrong way to filter & watching you is quite helpful💯🏍
Bryan Smith That’s solid advice. Thanks
I have a 2007 600RR. Own it for 8 years, still love it. So light (2007-2008 600RR is the lightest Supersport till now) and easy to ride.....
She still looks good in my opinion. Adam great, informative review as always.
Nobody:
Adam: "It's like riding an old friend."
Meanwhile does 100mph on an exit ramp 😂
Great video!
I was so nervous watching him lane split at like 70 miles an hour
@@cpttusktooth7859 Like Naked Options Trading, it works until it doesn't and you become the bumper.
Great review Adam. I went with the 2021 model (same as this, but with better color scheme), because I’m a believer in “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.” Honda is a prime example of a company that builds everything, from power generators to private jets. For them to keep the CBR600RR around with mild refreshes speaks about retaining the reliability / quality they are known for. The CBR600RR has always had lower power, but also lighter with a better weight distribution in comparison to other 600 super sports. Finally, Honda gives you everything that you need, and nothing you don’t need. CBR600RRs were always the only 600s with Combined ABS, Electronic steering dampener, real fuel gauge and plastic tank covers. They’re literally perfect for everything you’d want to do, cheap / easy to repair and I still don’t think anyone in its class provides a better overall package for an experienced rider. Simplicity at its finest and it’s still one hell of a supersport to ride daily and rip on the track. People call them boring because they just do everything so good without complaining.
Sounds like cope
You are absolutely spot on and I could not agree with you more. Honda's CBR 600RR is the sweet spot for sports bikes.
So jelly of your lane filtering/splitting. I wish the rest of the country would get on board with this!
Is that even legal?
...way he did it
In Oregon driver's would cut you off if they saw you coming, afew w open their doors. No doubt
@@grandpa7278 yep completely legal in California since around 2015. Crashes actually went down since cars get used to looking for bikes. Notice how some even moved over a little to give him extra room?
I know I'm in the minority but I love 💘 ❤ the looks of this gen of cbr600rrs. It looks very moto gp with its rounded and understated face, but it's not overly cute or soft. It's got a semi retro/funky feeling, like an indiglo timex digital watch . I dig it 😎
Bought my 2019 version beginning of this year and am absolutely in love with it
This bike is iconic...but miss the 2006's looks
Haha lol kinda took this comment personal because i just took up an cbr600rr 2005 last Sunday😜
@@GameplaysQzx666 I also have an 05 600rr. Bought it in November for 2400 dollars in practically mint condition with 19k miles. Its a sleek sex machine. Now summer is here I am seeing them for over 4k. Always buy out of season for good deals
I just sold my 06 CBR600rr a week ago with almost 50,000 miles all from me what a bike it was! I always felt the 2005 and 06 same design was absolutely the best looking no doubt I'm going to miss this bike big time!
I actually sat on all the modern supersport 600s when i was at a dealership recently shopping for a new bike, and i honestly found this bike to be the most comfortable of them all. I wanted a supersport but i also didn't want to be leaned too far over, wearing out my arms and wrists or having knee pain from the footpeg height. This cbr was the best of them all. However due to price i went with the gsxr anyway lol, which was a close 2nd.
i found a 2019 with 4k miles for 7500 you think i should pick it up?
Even without ABS, the HESD kicks in under unstable, hard, or clutched-in braking; you'll feel it vibrate to prevent tank slapping. It's amazing...
This bike has one of the amazing sound that comes stock.
Just wanted to say I love MC Commutes even though I'm not the target audience. Amazing to see this bike almost unchanged for so long. It's not available in all markets though (I just checked my local Honda website). It takes an old stager to pull the best wheel-air excursion I've seen on your commutes. Got to love Honda. Thanks for making my day. Again.
Greatest CBR 600RR review for the greatest japanese 600 bike ever made.
Rode this for 3 years, best bike ive ever owned. Im on a 1000rr 2017 right now. Its the same bike but beefier and no fuel gauge.
Always enjoy seeing Adam's review. The best in the game. Keep up the good work.
Nothing beats the 07-08 600. Before all the restrictions and bs it still has the fastest lap times among 600s. And that under tail exhaust is sexy af
That was a great review and good to know that it's still worth keeping my 2010CBR (plus all the upgrades)! Thanks Adam!
I have the 2008 model, the last model before the emissions regulations.
Quite comfortable for a sportbike
I own 2007, and love it. Also 07-08 were the strongest and lightest CBR's
Best sport bike EVER.. Please be cautious while lane splitting.
this is an amzing video man! alot of emotions running through my mind upgrading to a 600cc, this was my dream bike when i first got into bikes!
Was discontinued from Australia’s market about 4 years ago, did not know it was still available elsewhere. Had a 2001 CBR600 f4i, have a soft spot for these bikes
I wish motorcycle makers could retain 'analog' without being 'archaic'. There's no excusing that gauge cluster, mirrors and halogens on a bike of this cost.
I was thinking the same thing. Especially the headlights.The CBR1000rr LED headlights are pretty amazing💯🏍
esepecially given what Kawasaki did for the 2019-20... like are u kiddin me? the 636 rips and has the same suspension components etc and even better in the rear.... beautiful updated analong tach, and quickshifter, so much better looking
@@24james the lights dont make a motorbike
It’s the whole package not just the tac which you don’t need if you listen too the machine. Everything about the cbr is Analog. It needs a rider. No nannies no wheelie control this, traction control that. The only rider assist this bike has is the grey jelly inside your skull. This bike Is the last of its kind, it’s pure and simple, which is why its loved by many. There’s a reason why this bike is still a deadly weapon on a track, hop on one and I promise you, you will understand.
I hope people aren't missing the point you were making (I think). It isn't about what the bike is missing but what they are charging despite those absences. Kawi is cheaper. Yamaha comes with ABS and many tech options that the Honda is missing for a lower price. It's fine if they want to offer this with less tech but why isn't it cheaper to reflect that?
You guys ready for the ALL NEW 2021 HONDA CBR600RR🤯😎 CANT WAIT
FOR THE REVIEW!!
Flashback to 2005. That was a great motorcykle back in the day.
We've sold more of these this year than we have in a long time.
Must have a deep discount the 636 is a better bike for alot less.
Interesting. What part of the country are you located in if I may ask?
@@mayhemmeme2907 Just Curious in what ways is the 636 better?
Joker2552 more usable power at almost 3k less. Don’t get me wrong, I’d still take the cbr. But those are good points
What brand is the 636?
This is your best video and road test ever. Thank you for combing your hair. 😊
Leave something alone; avoid attempting to correct, fix, or improve what is already sufficient...
Honda...
Great review, Adam. Thanks for saying it the way you see it and for the ride, buddy.
One of the most reliable engines/Bike from Honda. “Totally” made in Japan,
Not like these days where you get Honda’s from Thailand, or wherever else 🙄 ,??
There's loads of Honda bikes still made in Japan🤷♂️
Holy shit I didn't realize you are from Vista! Had to do a double take at the start of the video thinking "Wait...I know this area"! Heyo from a native Vista guy!
I love the old dash look
Damn Waheed is a beast he just casually does an off ramp at 102 and stops at a light right after while talking. Lol I'm jealous
I love this bike. Owned a 07 and had way more fun on track with it than my 1000. Road wise, I prefer my 1000. I miss this bike though. The front end was near perfect. Just wish the bike came with heavier springs f/r. You shouldn't have to pay for that brand new.
I'm the sure the other 600's are good in their own way but for some reason the CBR600 is *the* sportbike in my mind. It's just the quintessential 600 to me. Damn they gotta modernize that dash. It doesn't really need a fancy TFT display but the way it's arranged now just looks dated. The dash on my 2015 GSX-S750 isn't any more modern but it looks much better.
I have a 2000 Kawi ZZR600, love everything about it, similar to the pros for the CBR600RR! Thank you for the review!
So bummed the US isn't getting the 2021 with winglets.
Such a confident driver
Used to own a 2007 model. Sold it for £3,700 in 2016, a quick search in the used market suggested that I would have got a lot more than that now...
Lucky whoever bought it. I wish I could have bought yours haha.
this cant be the 2020 model, what is new and improved? never mind im closing the video and remain driving my 2008 model
@OgreWolf bingo. That's why the 2008 is typically a year people want.
@OgreWolf Exactly. >106 hp on the wheel, versus
@@mar7739 Love my 07 model
I have a 2008 model too lol
I am going to buy cbr 600rr 2020 next week 🙂Very Good Motorcycle 👍
I'm so glad lane splitting is illegal where I am. I'm actually surprised you do it so much, as much as you talk about safety. Disappointed but still love you're channel
What up dude, while is true that most def Honda needs to up their game on cluster, brakes, engine mount and windshield and the like still is a machine that most will only dream of owning. With that being said there's something that everybody fails to see: Which is inflation. Almost everything cost double on price. I wish I could have this machine. Almost 13k is what I paid for a brand new Civic lx at Honda of Hollywood in 2007!! Wich was almost 2k more for a brand new Corolla in Cerritos. Go Cali!!
personally i despise abs. i have never experienced an abs system that actually does what its supposed to. it is simply a hindrance for any skilled rider. i also believe that if you don't have the skills/experience to properly manipulate the motorcycle completely then you shouldn't be riding aggressively.
Best looking cbr600 - simply by being just black and not the random paint/decal splash schemes of the last 30 years.
There used to be so many of these things around, along with r6 and gsx (including the supersport sized cheater gsx750) especially wailing around on Sunday mornings. Just about all gone nowadays.
Adam, thanks again for your review!
Hi Adam great review as always 👏
For me i started my bike life bk in 2011 on a 2004 CBR 600RR and won’t lie i absolutely loved it 😍. But like you’ve said in this review time and bikes have moved on from then and although this is a 2020 bike its actually not really its platform is to old for me Honda just haven’t moved this bike on anywhere near enough. Yes i get it the middleweight sportsbike sector isn’t what it was but for me if Honda where going to launch a new 2020 600RR they really should have put a little more effort into it imo!! $12500 for this.......no way id personally save myself a few 💵 and get a used 636 or Daytona 675R there where it’s at when it comes to the supersports
Adam 🇬🇧
It is nice to see some more midsize bikes and real-world bikes these reviews for us mere mortals.
It's a race replica that isn't competitive in WSS, too focused for the road, is over ten years old, and looks like an old blackboard
Looks wrecked -hate flat black
*It's like Honda does not care about the 600 anymore* 😥 Just a money grab
The 500R, 650R & 1000RR All got Major Refreshes😍 They're Some Of The Best Looking Bikes Out There
I feel like all you’re getting on these newer CBRs is an updated look for a higher price. I own 2 and love them but struggle to justify buying a brand new CBR
I saw too many tube videos but you guy awesome video recording while riding.
My dream is to buy 600rr
I hate to say it but I forgot Honda was still making these. Even in 2013 when it was updated it was at the bottom of the heap. It’s sad because back in 2007-2008 which was its last major redesign the CBR600RR was king of the class. The Kawasaki ZX-6R is now unbeatable in the 600 sport bike class now that the Triumph Daytona 675 is long gone. It’s the only one that has been recently updated in any significant way using modern technology besides the overpriced and overrated Yamaha R6. Oh and the price at $9999 is also the lowest by far. Plus that 636 engine paired with standard quick shifter is just perfection. I plan to buy one soon and that’s saying something because I had sworn off super sport bikes for the road years ago!
Love 600cc Supersports but could definitely use a facelift like the R6 did
Lol the CBR600RR does not have any “punch” down low. The most grunt I’ve experienced from a 600 Series sport bike is my current Kawasaki ZX6R 636 and honestly my MT-07 walks away from my 636 stop light to stop light all day. I say all that to say this: 600 class bikes don’t make torque. No matter where you are in the rev range these bikes are not torquey. You simply accelerate. But you don’t FEEL it.
I have only owned Ninjas, but I just got a 2013 CBR600RR Red one. I have not ridden it yet so I’m anxious to see the difference
I have a gsxr and my friend has the cbr 600. It is the best sounding 600cc bike in my opinion..
I LOVE that it has an actual fuel gauge, just wiah Honda would update it. It boggles my mi d they have updated their 250, 300, 400 and even 500cc bikes but not the 600cc since like 2013. If they do update it, I hope they keep the fuel gauge add a TFT display and just modernize it. Hell even if they pulled a Yamaha and kept the same engine just update the esthetics and features/rider aids I'd buy one.
Same I’ve been stalking to internet for information. Kinda looking like we’ll have to wait for October for possible updates or release.
Counting down the days. I don’t want to buy the 2020 and then they come out with a new beautiful 600rr-r
Thanks for the great review
What's up with that circa early 2000's dash. This bike looks dated and long in the tooth but I guess all 600's are on their way out.
Supersport racing aint going anywhere
LONG LIVE THE ZX6R
Canada angle doesn’t Show the motorcycle just the mirrors? Usually the review has a view of the motorcycle.
I love this channel
How would this compare engine and handling wise to a 636? The Hondas I know seem to have a midrange so torquey it makes bigger cc bikes feel anemic. Cbr1000rr always did that even vs a hayabusa Roll on was extremely strong for size. No slipper is bad!
For a 2020 bike that dash cluster is absolutely dire.
Hey, for a 2010 bike that dash cluster is absolutely dire!
I like the way he says: "2020"!
the new 2021 honda cbr600rr is coming!
This bike is still ICONIC but HONDA N SUZUKI needs to upgrade their 600s badly...I got an L8 gsxr750 n it needs an update..still LOVE IT SOOO heyy..
Informative and honest. Thank you
Wow, 434 lbs. That's lightweight... for a liter bike with 200 hp. Yes, combined abs is great, but so is the cost, 25 lbs + $1000.
There is no much change with hondas 600 since 2009 , weight and everything is pretty much same, i can do conversion on my 09 to look just like 2020 model . Plus mine would be lighter i don't have ABS.
That cbr600rr is way faster than people think. No one gives it enough credit. Put a full system and tune on it, and you will beat most stock 1000cc naked bikes, or at least stay within a few bike lengths of them. -1 +2 gearing is a must on a 600 to get the acceleration making it really quick.
I noticed you are giving a lot of throttle when taking off Is it because you are unfamiliar with the friction zone of the clutch on this bike or the torque is lackluster from idle?
Thanks for showing me that my bike can actually wheelie!! I need to work harder on that now.
The rumor 2021 600rr will be totally new?
I like you, nice manual wheelie my dude.
So glad I got a ZX6R
as someone who knows not much about bikes, why are these "out of vogue"? It seems very desirable to me
I love my 07 CBR 600RR. That gauge cluster needs to be updated though. Bike looks chunkier too. I’ll have to see one in person.
I have a 2009 so same setup. Ive added a gear indicator which gives me everything I want to see. Don't wish for a modern TFT screen, they are no replacement for a proper clear analogue revcounter. Test ridden a few modern bikes and do not like the screens, really unclear and graphics can be tacky.
It sounds amazing. Unfortunately I don't ride on track so I'd probably have a CBR650R or the Ninja 1000 SX which is not much more money than what Honda wants for the CBR600RR.
Could always get a used one. Get a low mileage 2013 and save a ton
@@hfr8343, that's a good point though I do a lot of miles and I suspect the CBR650R also gets better fuel efficiency and rides better over rough roads. I also bring cargo and a passenger on some rides so the CBR600RR may not work as well for those 400 mile rides.
It is definitely worthy of two "ARSE".... So much of seating space....
Back in the 90s with updates every 2-3 years I didn't think race replicas were going to be just a phase of popularity motorcycling went through, and I'm still struggling to get my head around the idea. Although Honda being conservative is nothing new, the CBR600 models long being the more road focused and conservative of the 600 class.
They could merge some of the tech in the Cbr650r on this model like the ABS, colour screen etc other than that nothing wrong with a good old school bike IMO
I really hope they Update the looks soon.
The mt09 is like. The best bike for ur money now a days.
shawns turbo garage Except it’s hideous...
wonder if 600s will ever make a comeback
if you live CA , owning a bike is almost a must ,traffic is terrible
I want a scaled down version of these supersports of old. 400cc inline-4, under 400 lbs, 16,000 rpm redline, 80 hp. To me, that’s the ideal amount of supersport DNA that can be experienced on the street on a regular basis.
The new ZX-25r is awesome, and I would buy one if it came to the U.S., but I think a ZX-4R would be a nice balance, and more suitable for U.S.(Texas) roads.
Sterling Roberts 2020 Ninja 400 💯🏍
I got an '88 NC23 CBR-RR 400. It's in storage waiting to be driven probably next year summer. High revving stuff. Now I am enjoying my torqy CBR RR 954.
HCBR, yeah, the NC23 never really did it for me, though. Doesn’t rev to 19,000 like the MC22 m. 14 and a half grand isn’t terrible, but I expect over 16,000 from an 400cc RR power plant. Also, it’s torque curve also isn’t right for me, and it’s not even close to modern.
I don’t enjoy liter-class bikes on the street because I like to push the bike all the time.
Excellent video, keep it real!
Even used Hondas last for YEARS if well kept. These engines are virtually bulletproof 🤌🏽