Sportbikes

2008Honda CBR600F

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The 2008 Honda CBR600F is a versatile four-cylinder sports bike. Its liquid-cooled 599cc inline four drives through a six-speed gearbox and chain. An 805 mm seat, 198.5 kg wet weight and 18-litre tank make it a practical sports bike for road riding.

Capacity: 599.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 170.0 kg
Seat height: 805 mm
Power: 108.0 HP (79.4 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering88%

City riding60%

Daily riding65%

Touring55%

Two-up55%

Track78%

Best for: Designed as a sport machine that balances canyon-carving performance with enough civility for regular road use.
Built for: A high-revving in-line four with a sharp chassis that rewards confident, precise riding and eager throttle use.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for off-road adventures or riders seeking a relaxed, upright touring experience.

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

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Units

At 805mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 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: 108.0 HP (79.4 kW)
Torque: 63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6353 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm
Compression: 12.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance and HISS
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

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

Performance

0-60 mph: 3.40 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.60 seconds

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1390 mm
Overall length: 2065 mm
Overall width: 740 mm
Overall height: 1143 mm
Seat height: 805 mm
Dry weight: 170.0 kg
Wet weight: 198.5 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.00 litres
Ground clearance: 135 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium, Backbone
Front suspension: 43mm cartridge-type telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel
Rear suspension: Pro-Link with gas-charged remote reservoir damper, spring preload and compression and rebound damping, 120mm axle travel
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 99 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double 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

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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	2007	2008	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	805 mm	805 mm	800 mm
Fuel capacity	16.5 L	16 L	18 L	18 L	18 L	19 L