Built around Honda's sport motorcycle platform, the 2000 Honda CBR 600 F4 utilizes a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 110 HP (80.3 kW) at 12,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 68 Nm (50.2 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 183.6 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 F4 measures 170 kg (375 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.65 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 1,395 mm (54.9 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 260 km/h (162 mph).
Specific Output
183.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.65 HP/kg (1.55 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,500–12,500 rpm
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power110.0 HP (80.3 kW)) @ 12500 RPM
Torque68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed260.0 km/h (161.6 mph)
Chassis
Wheelbase1395 mm (54.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesDual disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight170.0 kg (374.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.6471 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsBlue/red, black/yellow, black/dark gray
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