CBR 600 F

1988 Honda CBR 600 F Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1988 Honda CBR 600 F sport motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 598 cc (36.5 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85 HP (62 kW) at 11,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 142.1 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the CBR 600 F measures 201 kg (443 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.36 kg per horsepower). The 16.5-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 222 km/h (138 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 15 indexed model years from 1987 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.