Sportbikes
2008Honda CBR600RR
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The 2008 Honda CBR600RR is an entry-level sport bike ideal for riders seeking accessible performance and reliability. Its potent 599cc inline-four engine delivers sharp acceleration and excellent fuel injection response, while the nimble chassis excels in cornering agility. Known for combining racetrack capability with everyday usability, it remains a favorite among sport bike enthusiasts and track day riders.
- Capacity
- 599.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 186.0 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Power
- 113.0 HP (84.3 kW) @ 12750 RPM
What’s new for the 2008 Honda CBR600RR
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 156.5 kg (345.0 pounds) | 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds) |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a track-focused supersport machine, it excels at fast cornering and high-speed performance over practicality.
- Built for
- It has the temperament of a razor-sharp, high-strung sportbike that comes alive at high RPM and rewards precise, committed inputs.
- Not ideal for
- This is not a good fit for beginners, riders seeking upright comfort, or anyone planning long-distance touring or off-road use.
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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- Capacity
- 599.0 ccm
- Power
- 113.0 HP (84.3 kW) @ 12750 RPM
- EPA Certificate No.
- 8HNXC0.60AKA-013
- EPA CO Emissions
- 2.7 CO g/km
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6075 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 67.0 x 42.5 mm
- Compression
- 12.2:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1369 mm
- Overall length
- 2065 mm
- Overall width
- 685 mm
- Overall height
- 1115 mm
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Dry weight
- 186.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 190.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.20 litres
- Ground clearance
- 137 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Diamond, Die-Cast aluminium
- Front suspension
- 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 23.6°
- Trail
- 98 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Red/Black, Pearl Orange/Black, Metallic Silver, Graffiti
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
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 | 2003 | 2008 | 2009 | 2015 | 2020 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc | 599 cc |
| Dry weight | 169 kg | 186 kg | 183 kg | 183 kg | 183 kg | 186 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 823 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 18.2 L | 18.2 L | 18.2 L | 18.2 L | 18.2 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda CBR600RR?
The 2008 Honda CBR600RR has a Capacity of 599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CBR600RR have?
The 2008 Honda CBR600RR has a Power of 113.0 HP (84.3 kW) @ 12750 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda CBR600RR have?
The 2008 Honda CBR600RR has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Honda CBR600RR weigh?
The 2008 Honda CBR600RR has a Dry weight of 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds).
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