Forum post about Honda CBR600FS 2001
Honda faced a tough dilemma with the 2001 update of its CBR600FS all-rounder. The oppositsion had becoume much sportier and track oriented, particulary Yamaha’s R6 and the Suzuki GSX-R600K1. Honda engineers either had to move the CBE away from its parctical everyman appeal, or find a compromise way to inject some much-needed sportness. The CBR600F Sport, launched alongside the CBR600F, was the answer. The styling points to the track - a racestyle stepped seat frame completes the cosmetic changes. No grabrail or centrestand saves 1kg (2,2lbs) in weight. The engine in modified for enhanced race tuning potential.
General information
Model - Honda CBR600FS
Year - 2001
Top Speed - 256km/h (160mp/h)
Engine type - 599cc, I/c inline-four, 16 valve, DOHC
Maximum power - 81kW (109bhp) @ 12,500
Frame type - twin-spar aluminium
Final drive - chain
Gearbox - 6 speed
Weight - 169kg (372lb)
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August 4th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
what a gorgeous bike, i have 1, and you all should really get1!
September 25th, 2007 at 5:11 pm
i am looking to buy a bike like this one would this be a good idea for a first bike or not
September 25th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
hi Blake,
for your very first bike i would not recommend it, bu if you are a very cautious driver, and going to learn to control the bike, before taking the maximum out of it, then is’s no big difference. It always depends on the driver.
IT SURE IS A FAST AND BEATIFUL BIKE I MAY SAY..so make up your mind on your own, after thinking it throw.
Good luck
crew of bikeintro.com
November 12th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
omg this bike is amazing i hav had mine for about 1 year now and i took it to a track day and i got 160mph out of it (not that im encouraging speed) but its such a fast bike i recomend for all .
December 11th, 2007 at 11:11 am
Yeah ive been riding dirt bikes my whole life and i was going to get a Kawasaki 600 but i have been riding honda’s forever and well im not rich so if anyone who has one is willing to sell me one i would gladly appreciate it. I can’t really afford a new one even know there 6 years old.