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CBR 600 F

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MotoLibrary Score
56 /100 Balanced
Power/Weight
0.43 hp/kg
Top Speed
230 km/h
Torque
60 Nm
Engine
600 ccm

1992 Honda CBR 600 F Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's sport motorcycle platform, the 1992 Honda CBR 600 F utilizes a 600 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 84 HP (61.3 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 140 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (9,500 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 measures 208 kg (459 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.4 HP/kg (2.48 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 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 327 km (203 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 230 km/h (143 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.

Specific Output
140 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.4 HP/kg (2.48 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–9,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~327 km (203 mi)
Engine
Displacement 600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)
Engine Type In-line four, four-stroke
Engine Details In-line four, four-stroke
Power 84.0 HP (61.3 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression 11.6:1
Bore x Stroke 65.0 x 45.2 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Carburettor. 4 x 34mm Mikuni
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital
Lubrication Wet sump
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type Steel, Single cradle frame
Front Suspension 41mm stepless preload and rebound adjustable
Front Travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear Suspension Pro link with 7 step preload and stepless rebound and compression adjustable damper with gas charged remote reservoir.
Rear Travel 109 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/60-17
Rear Tyre 160/60-17
Front Brakes Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø 276 mm (10.9 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø 218 mm (8.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 195.0 kg (429.9 pounds)
Weight incl. 208.0 kg (458.6 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.4308 HP/kg
Seat Height 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length 2150 mm (84.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity 16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
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Seat Height
81 cm / 31.9 in
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