1998Honda CBR 600 F

★ 3.3

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The 1998 Honda CBR 600 F is a middleweight sport bike ideal for riders seeking an accessible yet capable machine. Known for its rev-happy 599cc inline-four engine delivering 105 horsepower and excellent handling characteristics, it excels as both a track-ready sportbike and practical daily rider. The CBR 600 F established Honda's reputation for producing refined, reliable sport bikes that balance performance with user-friendliness.

Capacity: 599.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 186.0 kg
Seat height: 810 mm
Power: 105.0 HP (77.2 kW)

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What’s new for the 1998 Honda CBR 600 F

vs the 1997

Spec	1997	1998
Torque	63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs)	66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs)
Fuel capacity	—	18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)

Other years 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering82%

City riding60%

Daily riding65%

Touring72%

Two-up65%

Track70%

Best for: Designed as a sport tourer, it blends genuine CBR sportbike performance with the practicality needed for longer rides and everyday use.
Built for: It rewards a smooth, revvy riding style with an eager in-line four engine and light, precise handling typical of Honda's sport touring lineage.
Not ideal for: It's not the right choice for riders seeking off-road capability or a laid-back cruiser riding position.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 810mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1998 Honda CBR 600 F, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 599.0 ccm
Power: 105.0 HP (77.2 kW)
Torque: 66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5645 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 66.0 x 42.5 mm
Compression: 11.8:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs. Mechanical, cable-actuated.

Performance

Top speed: 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1395 mm
Overall length: 2065 mm
Overall width: 685 mm
Overall height: 1135 mm
Seat height: 810 mm
Dry weight: 186.0 kg
Wet weight: 203.5 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.00 litres
Ground clearance: 135 mm
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 120 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual disc
Front brakes diameter: 296 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

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What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1987	1991	1995	1998	1999	2003
Capacity	598 cc	600 cc	599 cc	599 cc	599 cc	599 cc
Dry weight	190 kg	190 kg	185 kg	186 kg	—	170 kg
Seat height	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	805 mm
Fuel capacity	16.5 L	16 L	16 L	18 L	18 L	18 L