2022 Honda CBR600RR Review.
Honda’s CBR600RR has been a popular supersport machine, equally capable as a track-day weapon
and for weekend outings on local twisty backroads.
Backed by a racing heritage that includes eight World Supersport titles, the CBR600RR
returns for the 2022 model year, its inline four achieving high-revving power and its
Showa suspension and responsive chassis delivering a nimble, comfortable ride.
Available with or without ABS.
Sportbikes—especially 600-class machines—are for riders who want to feel the highest degree
of connection with their motorcycles.
Because the greater the connection, the more rewarding the ride.
And that’s why we strive to make our Honda CBR600RR models as good as they are.
The high-revving inline-four engine is instantly responsive.
The aluminum chassis and premium suspension precisely connect you with the road like nothing
else.
And only a 600 can give you the light, crisp handling so many sportbike riders find so
attractive.
Available with optional anti-lock brakes, the CBR600RR is the best example of a highly
refined breed.
The CBR600RR uses radial-mounted monoblock front-brake calipers.
This construction makes the caliper stiffer, and that means you get better brake feel for
more linear, powerful stopping.
Each caliper also uses four chromium-plated aluminum pistons for smooth, friction-free
operation.
The CBR600RR’s 4.8-gallon fuel tank is positioned in the center of the chassis and low in the
frame.
This allows for a more compact design, but even more important helps centralize the bike’s
mass.
Increased mass centralization means the CBR is more responsive to rider input, especially
when leaning the bike into a turn or standing it up at the exit.
Most steering dampers only sense handlebar deflection speed.
The Honda Electronic Steering Damper is way more sophisticated.
It also detects vehicle speed, and adjusts damping proportionally.
That helps maintain low-speed maneuverability while providing excellent, predictable high-speed
handling.
Two sets of injectors per cylinder ensure both low and high-rpm performance.
You get near instantaneous high-rpm response, along with great low-rpm metering and clean
running.
Centrally located ram-air intake system delivers midrange power and good throttle response
in the high-rpm range.
The 41 mm Showa Big Piston Fork features a large damper piston that generates damping
forces at low internal pressures to allow for smooth, responsive fork action.
Adjustable for spring preload plus compression and rebound damping.
Using knowledge gained from the Honda RC212V MotoGP race program, the aerodynamic design
allows minimal drag.
The development and testing used with this CBR600RR bodywork, in turn, led to aerodynamic
advancements that were incorporated into the RC213V.
This aerodynamic efficiency lends itself to agile handling and good wind deflection for
maximum rider comfort.
The CBR600RR uses radial-mounted monoblock front-brake calipers.
This construction makes the caliper stiffer, and that means you get better brake feel for
more linear, powerful stopping.
Each caliper also uses four chromium-plated aluminum pistons for smooth, friction-free
operation.
With their consistent rigidity and balance, these sharp-looking 12-spoke cast aluminum
wheels work with the fork and enhance suspension feedback to deliver real handling improvements.
The available electronically controlled C-ABS distributes brake force over both wheels,
helping to maintain braking confidence in less-than-ideal conditions.
The system electronically measures rider input on the brake lever and pedal, and applies
only the front or rear brake in some cases or combines both brakes in other situations.
Line-beam headlights feature a two-piece reflector design that utilizes two H7 bulbs for optimum
light distribution and unique compact design.
The result: the headlight helps you see better and also helps make you visible to traffic.
The CBR600RR’s 4.8-gallon fuel tank is positioned in the center of the chassis and low in the
frame.
This allows for a more compact design, but even more important helps centralize the bike’s
mass.
Increased mass centralization means the CBR is more responsive to rider input, especially
when leaning the bike into a turn or standing it up at the exit.
Most steering dampers only sense handlebar-deflection speed.
The Honda Electronic Steering Damper is way more sophisticated.
It also detects vehicle speed, and adjusts damping proportionally.
That helps maintain low-speed maneuverability while providing excellent, predictable high-speed
handling.
The HMAS cartridge fork features an exclusive internal piston construction.
The innovative design employs smaller-diameter pistons to keep oil velocity high for improved
damping characteristics and an expanded range of adjustability.
The result: you get more precise suspension performance, especially over smaller surface
irregularities.
By eliminating the frame-mounted top shock mount, Unit Pro-Link isolates the chassis
from bumps, resulting in more precise handling and better traction.
Developed on Honda’s championship-winning MotoGP bikes, it’s a perfect example of
the CBR’s superior engineering.
Two sets of injectors per cylinder ensure both low- and high-rpm performance.
You get near-instantaneous high-rpm response, along with great low-rpm metering and clean
running.
A nose-mounted, two-stage ram air system provides a high volume of cool air to the air box for
linear power delivery and superb engine performance.