Honda CBR 600 F4i - universal sports and tourist motorcycle

The sport motorcycle Honda CBR 600 F4i appeared in 1987. It was the first production model with a four-cylinder engine and a plastic body kit. Sportbikes are represented in the Honda range in sufficient numbers, but the six hundredth advantageously differed from their counterparts. For the first time on a motorcycle of this class was installed a super engine with a capacity of 110 horsepower, which was three times higher than the traction necessary for such a light motorcycle. The calculation of the creators was simple: a car aimed at special customers came out to the market, those who would like to feel an uncompromising beast. And such clients became more and more. The RS35 engine was ideally suited to the task: four cylinders, intelligent four-valve gas distribution, six-speed gearbox. But, in addition to a powerful powerplant, the motorcycle received a number of special options that brought it close to the tourist standards. This finally conquered the buyers, everyone wanted to have a double bunch of technical advantages in one bike.

Sport or tourism?

From the previous version of the CBR 600 RR, the new bike was characterized by smoother dynamic characteristics, higher clip-ons, and improved ergonomic parameters inherent in sports and tourist models. The Honda CBR 600 F4i became more comfortable, the seat was expanded and slightly lengthened, due to which it acquired relaxing properties. Now on the bike you could go on long trips. However, the impression of perfection was somewhat overshadowed by the modest capacity of the gas tank. On an 18-liter fuel reserve, you can not go far if the engine spends eight liters per hundred kilometers. You can, of course, take a canister with you, but it's not always convenient.

The opinions of owners of the motorcycle Honda CBR 600 F4i as to which class of two-wheeled vehicles it should be attributed, radically diverge. Some believe that the model is a classic example of a sportbike from the Honda family. Other owners claim that the Honda CBR 600 F4i is closer to the tourist type of motorcycles. Probably, both are right, as the machine is equipped with a very powerful motor and transmission, which is usually installed on sportbikes. And on the other hand, a comfortable soft seat, comfortable landing, wide steering wheel - all this corresponds to the tourist style.

Universal model

And still more suitable name for a motorcycle is a Honda CBR 600 F4i Sport. If we compare the models RR and F4i, then we can say that the first is for the track, and the second is for the sport ride in the city and on the open track. In general, the motorcycle Honda CBR 600 F4i Sport, the technical characteristics of which are quite perfect, can be considered a universal machine. The model will suit both fans to drive on a circle, and bikers preferring long trips.

Honda CBR 600 F4i: specifications

Dimensions and weight parameters:

• Length of motorcycle - 2065 mm;
• Height along the saddle line - 808 mm;
• Width - 675 mm;
• Height along the rudder - 1386 mm;
• Clearance - 135 mm;
• Weight of dry - 171 kg;
• The weight of the equipped motorcycle is 200 kg;
• The maximum recommended load is 189 kg;
• Capacity of gas tank - 18 liters;
• The volume of the fuel reserve is 3.5 liters;
• Fuel consumption, mixed mode - 7.5 liters.

Dynamic parameters

• The speed close to the maximum is 251 km / h.
• The passage time of a quarter mile is 11.7 seconds.
• Braking distance when driving at a speed of 60 km / h - 13.6 meters.
• Acceleration from a place to a speed of 100 km / h - 5.2 seconds.

Power point

• The engine model is PC35.
• Type - four-stroke, gasoline.
• The number of cylinders is four.
• Location - in-line, vertical, with a slope of 31 degrees.
• The number of valves per cylinder is four.
• Compression - 1226.
• The stroke of the piston is 42.5 mm.
• The diameter of the cylinder is 67 mm.
• Working gaps of valves - inlet 0,25 mm, exhaust 0,30 mm.
• Timing system - DOHC.
• Lubrication - pumping pressure, centrifugal pump.
• The torque is 65 Nm at 10,500 rpm.
• Power - 110 liters. from. When rotating 12,500 rpm.
• The ignition system is a non-contact electronic.
• Running is an electric starter.
• The rechargeable battery is 8.6 Ah, 12 volts.
• Recharging the battery - alternator, three-phase.
• The injection system of the combustible mixture is the Full Injection PGM injector.

Transmission

• The box of speeds - mechanical, six-step, lever switching.
• The final drive ratio is 2,812 / 2,865.
• The first speed is the gear ratio 2,833.
• The second speed is the gear ratio of 2,062.
• The third speed is the gear ratio of 1.647.
• The fourth speed is the gear ratio of 1.421.
• The fifth speed is the gear ratio 1,272.
• The sixth speed is 1,173.
• Clutch - multi-disk, in the oil bath.

Chassis

• Frame type - Aluminum twin-spar.
• Suspension front - fork telescopic, diameter of feathers - 43 mm.
• The plug is reversed, the angle of inclination is 24 degrees.
• Suspension rear - hinged-pendulum, with gas mono-amortization.
• The amplitude of the front wheel is 130 mm.
• The range of the rear wheel is 120 mm.
• The front wheel dimensions are 120/70 R17.
• Rear wheel, dimensions - 180/55 R17.
• Front brake - double disc, diameter 296 mm.
• Rear brake - disk, single, diameter 220 mm.

Modifications and background

• 1987 - the emergence of the basic model Honda CBR 600 F with the prospect of further development.
• 1991 - the motorcycle receives the transitional conditional index CBR 600F2.
• 1995 - development continues, the intake system is being improved, engine power is increased to 102 liters. from.
• 1999 - the motorcycle gets modern contours, the exterior completely corresponds to style of a sports bike.
• 2001 - model Honda CBR 600 F4i is finally formed, the injector of the latest development is installed on the machine, engine power is brought to 109 liters. With., Begins a large-scale serial release, which will last until 2006.

Motorcycle Honda CBR 600 F4i, the characteristic of which corresponds to the best world standards, is in high demand to this day.