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Honda CBR 600 RR - [2018]
This edition of the Honda CBR 600 RR is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo.This particular Honda CBR 600 has a 599cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2018 CBR 600 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBR 600's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Suzuki SV 650 ABS | 2020cc.2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler | 2017cc.
Weighing in at 186 kgs (410 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 600 RR in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 2018 Honda CBR 600 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 118 bhp (87 kW) @ 13500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 48.5 lb-ft (65.8 Nm) @ 11250 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CBR 600 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Special Edition has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2018 Honda CBR 600 RR.
The 2018 Honda CBR 600 RR has a Power to weight ratio of 634.4 bhp per ton and 261.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 CBR 600 competing with the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Special Edition [657.8 bhp\ton] and the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6 R [657.8 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CBR 600 generating around 261.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2009 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic [285.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 2013 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic [285.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.0 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 600 RR similar in acceleration to the 2020 Honda CBR 600 RR (5.8 secs) and the 2020 Honda CBR 600 RR (5.8 secs). This Honda CBR 600 RR also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2018 Honda CBR 600 RR and the 2016 Honda CBR 600 RR
When talking about the performance of the 2018 Honda CBR 600 RR on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0.92 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2016 Honda CBR 600 RR (0.92 secs) and the 2010 Honda CBR 600 RR (0.92 secs).
The 2018 version of the Honda CBR 600 RR has a maximum speed of 165mph.
Top Speed of the 2018 CBR 600 equals the 1984 Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2018 Honda CBR 600 RR then how about a 1984 Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65 (176 mph) and the 2005 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Repsol Replica (177 mph).
