2001Honda CBR600F

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The 2001 Honda CBR600F is a middleweight sport bike ideal for riders seeking a balance of performance and accessibility. Its 599cc inline-four engine delivers 109 horsepower with sharp throttle response, making it equally suited to track days and spirited street riding. Known for its reliability, agile handling, and affordable entry point into sportbike ownership, the CBR600F remains a respected middleweight choice.

Capacity: 599.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 170.0 kg
Seat height: 810 mm
Power: 109.0 HP (80.2 kW) @ 12500 RPM

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What’s new for the 2001 Honda CBR600F

vs the 2000

Spec	2000	2001
Torque	68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM	65.0 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.9 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
Top speed	260.0 km/h (161.6 mph)	250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)

Other years 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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 2001 Honda CBR600F, 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: 109.0 HP (80.2 kW) @ 12500 RPM
Torque: 65.0 Nm (6.6 kgf-m) @ 10500 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6412 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm
Compression: 12.0:1
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: 1390 mm
Overall length: 2065 mm
Overall width: 685 mm
Overall height: 1135 mm
Seat height: 810 mm
Dry weight: 170.0 kg
Wet weight: 198.5 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

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1987	1993	1999	2001	2007	2013
Capacity	598 cc	599 cc	599 cc	599 cc	599 cc	599 cc
Dry weight	190 kg	190 kg	—	170 kg	170 kg	170 kg
Seat height	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	805 mm	800 mm
Fuel capacity	16.5 L	16 L	18 L	18 L	18 L	19 L