CBR 600 F Sport

2001 Honda CBR 600 F Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's sport motorcycle platform, the 2001 Honda CBR 600 F Sport pairs a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 109 HP (79.6 kW) at 12,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 65 Nm (47.9 lb-ft) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 182 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (10,500 rpm) and peak power (12,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the CBR 600 F Sport measures 169 kg (373 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.64 HP/kg (1.55 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,390 mm (54.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2001 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.