1995/1996 Honda CBR600F with New Colors and Engine Improvements
1995 Honda CBR600F equipped with a compact, high-performance water-cooled, 4-cycle, in-line 4-cylinder engine, the engine output characteristics, suspension, and appearance of the super sports bike “Honda CBR600F”, which has a powerful driving taste and an easy-to-use and straightforward maneuvering feeling. The overall performance will be further improved by changing the parts, etc. It was released on April 25th, 1995.
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| Picture of Honda CBR600F in red-white-blue colors. Release date : 1995-04-25. |
This CBR600F has been on sale in Europe and North America since 1987, and in Japan since 1992. Cumulative production exceeded 200,000 units in October 1995, and especially in Japan, “All-round super sports” for expert riders who have a limited release motorcycle license that has experienced a wide range of sports bikes from lightweight to heavy. It is a model developed with the keyword.
1995/1996 Honda CBR600F (P25) Overview
The 1996 Honda CBR600F engine is equipped with water-cooled, 4-cycle, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder, 599cc. This time, we are trying to further improve the efficiency of the intake and exhaust system by making the valve spring single, and by adopting a newly designed oil pan with a low oil level, we respond by reducing the operating resistance of each part of the engine. Also it uses VP60 carburetor model wicth is different with the previous 1992 Honda CB600F that use VP40 model
In addition, the ignition system controls the ignition timing independently for each of the 1st, 4th, 2nd and 3rd cylinders by the preset 3D map, and combines it with the conventional throttle opening sensor. It is possible to supply the ideal ignition timing according to the running, and it demonstrates a powerful power feeling in a wider rotation range.
The 1996 Honda CBR600F frame and suspension adopt a steel twin tube frame that balances suppleness and rigidity at a high level while matching the compact engine shape. A damper structure (H.M.A.S.) * that demonstrates smooth damping force characteristics has been adopted for the front fork with a large diameter (41 mm) that is lightweight and highly rigid, and the rear damper with a reservoir tank, while providing the optimum ride quality. Furthermore, the rear axle travel length has been changed from the conventional 110mm to 120mm to achieve both a comfortable ride and excellent driving performance.
* H.M.A.S …. Honda Multi Action System
The Honda CBR600F brake is equipped with a hydraulic double disc with excellent braking feeling on the front and a hydraulic single disc on the rear. This time, the thickness of the front disc has been changed from the conventional 4.0mm to 4.5mm. Furthermore, while ensuring sufficient braking force by changing the material of the sintered pad, the increase in weight is suppressed by changing the number of floating pins from 10 to 8.
The Honda CBR600F exterior is a fully covered design with aeroform with low air resistance, but we are pursuing thorough air management such as installing a direct air induction system that introduces outside air into the carburetor. This time, we have adopted a new shape front fender that reduces air resistance, and by changing the shape of the seat and seat cowl, we have made it a sportier image while improving foot comfort.
Furthermore, along with the change in the shape of the seat cowl, an aluminum grab rail has been adopted and the shape has been changed to improve usability.
In addition, the internal structure of the fuel tank has been changed to a capacity of 17L, and loading hooks that are useful for rear grab rails and touring are installed in a total of 4 locations on the left and right to make it easier to use.
1995/1996 Honda CBR600F Price
Planned sales volume (domestic/annual) : 200 units.
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price in Japan (1995): 755,000 yen.
(An example of the suggested retail price in the region: Hokkaido is 20,000 yen higher, Okinawa is 10,000 yen higher, and some other regions are excluded.)
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| Photo of Honda CBR600F in Black. Release date : 1996-12-25. |
1995/1996 Honda CBR600F Specifications
Main specs of 1996 Honda CBR600F:
| Common name | CBR600F | |
| Motorcycle name/model | Honda/PC25 | |
| Overall length x Width x Height (m) | 2.020 x 0.685 x 1.135 | |
| Wheelbase (m) | 1.405 | |
| Minimum ground clearance (m) | 0.130 | |
| Seat height (m) | 0.810 | |
| Vehicle weight/Dry weight (kg) | 208/187 | |
| Riding capacity (persons) | 2 | |
| Fuel consumption rate (km/L) 60km/h Constant driving test value | 30.0 | |
| Minimum turning radius (m) | 3.0 | |
| Engine model | PC25E (water-cooled, 4-cycle, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line 4-cylinder) | |
| Total displacement (cm3) | 599 | |
| Inner diameter x stroke (mm) | 65.0 x 45.2 | |
| compression ratio | 12.0 | |
| Maximum output (PS/rpm) | 69/11,500 | |
| Maximum torque (kgm/rpm) | 5.1/7,500 | |
| Carburetor model | VP60 | |
| Starting method | Self-type | |
| Ignition system type | Full transistor battery ignition | |
| Lubrication method | Pressure-fed splash combination type | |
| Lubricating oil capacity (L) | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 17.0 | |
| Clutch type | Wet multi-plate coil spring | |
| Transmission type | Always meshing 6-speed return | |
| Gear ratio | 1st speed | 2.928 |
| 2nd speed | 2.062 | |
| 3rd speed | 1.647 | |
| 4th speed | 1.368 | |
| 5th speed | 1.200 | |
| 6 speed | 1.086 | |
| Reduction ratio (1st/2nd) | 1.863/2.666 | |
| Caster (degree)/Trail (mm) | 25 ° 05 ′/94 | |
| Tire size | Front | 120/60ZR17 |
| Rear | 160/60ZR17 | |
| Brake type | Front | Hydraulic double disc |
| Rear | Hydraulic disc | |
| Suspension method | Front | Telescopic type |
| Rear | Swing arm type (Prolink) | |
| frame format | diamond | |