| Engine | Honda CBR 600 | Honda CBR 600RR |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 100 hp (@12 000 RPM) | 119 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 46 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 48 lb ft (@11 250 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 250 RPM | 15 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 400 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.60:1 | 12.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.03 quart | 3.31 quart |
| Oil type | 10w40 | 10W30 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EH9, DENSO U27FER9 | NGK IMR9E-9HES, DENSO VUH27D |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 65.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 45.2 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 34.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.54 lbs/hp | 3.54 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 550 hp/2500lbs | 706 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CBR 600 | Honda CBR 600RR |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 530 | DID525HV, RK525ROZ6 |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.864 | 2.111 |
| Final drive | 2.866 | 2.625 |
| 1. gear | 2.9285 (62 mph) | 2.75 (73 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0625 (88 mph) | 2.0 (100 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.5882 (114 mph) | 1.666 (120 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.3684 (132 mph) | 1.444 (138 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (151 mph) | 1.304 (153 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.0869 (166 mph) | 1.208 (165 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CBR 600 | Honda CBR 600RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel cradle frame | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 5.12 in travel | 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 4.29 in travel | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel |