At the heart of the 2012 Honda CBR600F sport motorcycle, Honda relies on a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 102 HP (74.5 kW) at 12,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 64 Nm (47.2 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 170.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (10,500 rpm) and peak power (12,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the CBR600F measures 198 kg (437 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.52 HP/kg (1.94 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2007 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
170.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.52 HP/kg (1.94 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,500–12,000 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power102.0 HP (74.5 kW)) @ 12000 RPM
Torque64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 0.0 mm (2.6 x inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
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Suspension
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Transmission
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