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Honda CBR 600 RR Retort Thomas L�thi Replica - [2006]
This edition of the Honda CBR 600 RR Retort Thomas L�thi Replica is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.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 2006 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 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 600 RR Retort Thomas L�thi Replica in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2006 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 117 bhp (87 kW) @ 13000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 48.7 lb-ft (66.0 Nm) @ 1000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [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 1998 Suzuki GSX-R 750 W Inject has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Honda CBR 600 RR Retort Thomas L�thi Replica.
The 2006 Honda CBR 600 RR Retort Thomas L�thi Replica has a Power to weight ratio of 636.9 bhp per ton and 265.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 CBR 600 competing with the 1998 Suzuki GSX-R 750 W Inject [659.7 bhp\ton] and the 1997 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WV SRAD [659.7 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 265.1 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 2008 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT [289.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT SE [289.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.9 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 600 RR Retort Thomas L�thi Replica 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 Retort Thomas L�thi Replica 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 2006 Honda CBR 600 RR Retort Thomas L�thi Replica and the 1980 Suzuki GSX 1100 E
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Honda CBR 600 RR Retort Thomas L�thi Replica on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.4 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1980 Suzuki GSX 1100 E (11.4 secs) and the 2006 Yamaha FJR 1300 AE AS (11.4 secs).
The 2006 version of the Honda CBR 600 RR Retort Thomas L�thi Replica has a maximum speed of 159mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 CBR 600 equals the 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9 R Ninja
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2006 Honda CBR 600 RR Retort Thomas L�thi Replica then how about a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9 R Ninja (170 mph) and the 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9 R Ninja (170 mph).
