2024 Honda CBR600RR | The KING of Supersport!

[@chrisreed3929]

For me, that is a lot more usable tool on the road than a litre sports bike, A2 like power to 9000 but always with that crazy top end when you want.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah agreed, still fun towards the top end and you're not going jail-time quick!

[@143580BUD]

I passed my test two weeks ago and this is my dream bike. I’ve decided to go for the cb650r for a year or two and then get one of these. I’ve found your videos quite helpful so thanks for that. I’m off to pick my bike up this afternoon can’t wait!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Great choice and thanks for the comment.

[@JohnBrown-vn2qw]

just get this one first

[@adiohead]

Love this bike, so beautiful with that under seat exhaust.

[@leominus9758]

Really like it's looks & sounds, Hondas apporoach is excellent, doing what they always do & keeping prices low not compromise on hondas quality. Thanks Dan for your insite.

[@anthonyramsay1108]

I have one and it’s as quick as my 899 pani. I think the brakes are amazing! Handles like a dream on the track aswell and that was with the sports touring tyres on. Great bike for 10k

[@Happydays-d9p]

It’s a beauty. Love the “under seat” exhaust. Shame about the fuel gauge.. 😊😊

[@vladimirshibaev6147]

It has a configurable section for the remaining mileage)

[@alexdezibola1302]

today order one in red color and Sport Kit, its not easy to buy ZX6R or CBR600RR... now wait 3 Month and Februar, March can ride :)

[@ragerider6283]

Nice review. Glad it's back & the Supersport 600's in general. Personally I find the rear end of this very dated but performance wise, it makes so much more sense on the road than the 1000's.

[@davehudson2064]

Great review and beautiful bike. I reckon the flat spot 3k to 6k revs is euro emissions. My cb1000r neo had the same problem. Remapped it and problem solved. Up to 20bhp at 25% 50% and 75% between that rev range. Power much more linear.

[@leegrant3716]

got mine in may just in time to take it to the isle of man tt, 3500 miles on the girl now and still making me smile

[@Englishbikerdan]

Do it! Great place to have fun.

[@jacobellw]

Brilliant and fun video as per! Thanks Dan. What a ledge. Also that stock exhaust has to be one of the best out of the factory. Just gorgeous.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks Jacob, yeah it was fruity!

[@tyronelee8927]

I just finished my weekend riding with my 2024NEW CBR600RR, it's awesome I really love it

[@Englishbikerdan]

Great to hear!

[@paulcraddock2196]

Thank you for a great video.Picked mine up in August and can say I smile every time I go in the garage and simply stunning on the road.I have to say I have not had any heat in the bum area, slight heat if in town on the inside of right leg but minimal.

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

The engine does sound really very good and I agree that exhaust would be to warm in Europe in the summer but very good video and good information on the bike

[@highflya2709]

I wish we get this spec in Canada instead. I would get one in a heartbeat.

[@mividz9254]

With the flat spot its probably worth getting the mapping looked at

[@andyyar1]

Hi Dan. Great review (as per usual) I have one and overall I am extremely pleased. I agree with you in the mid range flat spot. The fuel range indicator only comes in at reserve. Sort of 45 miles left type thing. Brakes I put some SBS road/race sintered pads and huge improvement.. Cheers Andy

[@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252]

Online fours Are so therapeutic 😅🎉🎉but my heart is set on a Z900 much more comfortable and Cheaper too

[@dorayaki5494]

I still ride the 2003 model. It's honestly the most beautiful bike I've ever seen. I hate how narrow motorcycles have become. They are more like mosquitoes rather than "monsters" nowadays. The power is there but the "respect" in the looks is kind of missing.

[@tylerkimdura6690]

Agreed!

[@rogerp4612]

Excellent review, awesome bike, and sweet helmet! I love the look of the underseat exhaust, but summers are warm in my neighborhood, and I couldn't deal with having my rump properly roasted.

[@HW-kf7hi]

Really enjoyable review Dan. Would love one as they look great but too niche for me as only have room for 1 bike (2024 MT09 atm). Would go nicely in my multi bike dream garage though! Maybe one day...

[@davidnunnerley9084]

That pipe sounds great. Really nice looking bike. One competitor could be the Kawasaki 400 which I would actually prefer, I think. Great video Dan, as always.

[@wb7942]

I'd like to have cruise control and a fuel gauge for actually going day riding to destinations.

[@dainesefreak]

I bought one of these in August to go with my 1290 SDR and the only time the KTM gets ridden now is when my old achy wrists give up. 😉 No issues with the brakes on mine, nothing I notice after jumping of the Duke with Stylemas.

[@Titot182]

Love your impartial reviews, but a subjective question for you, which I've also asked the other UK reviewers. Would you rather save the money and get an 07 bike, fettle with it and save the money on a second bike? Nothing a suspension and chassis refresh can't sort out. I think there's a bit of a nostalgic bias to modern screamers when back in 06, the arms race was clearly and evidently led by the 600s (otherwise, we wouldn't have had comparitively boring 1000cc's as part of their 06 refresh - tell me the K7 Gixxer is better than the K5 or the cuddly ZX10R-D was better than the ZX10R-C). Will a Euro 5 bike be as good as its generational predecessors. I'm guessing Honda has the benefit of experience running these engines in its Moto2 guise, albeit castrated with emissions gubbins. Thoughts?

[@D3adman_Rides]

Been waiting for this vid!! Making me want one again 😂😂

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hehe, I was never into the CBR phase when they were popular. Makes me think I should have been, when my back could cope with it! :D

[@djoldschool]

Going to test one at the weekend (if it doesn't rain...)

[@Englishbikerdan]

Enjoy!

[@rns6889]

I hope Honda makes an SP version.. As a response to the new breed of premium supersports with ohlins and stylema brakes.

[@steveparish9210]

What a beautiful bike

[@skenizika]

Not sure about the fuel coming on on the 600,but on my fireblade it come on automatically when u hit reserve

[@deanfullford8820]

For some strange reason Honda don’t want to sell any CBR600RR’s in Australia …. They are priced at $29,246aud whereas the ZX6R is $17,903aud!!! Why would anyone pay that amount, when they are the same price in the UK???

[@rwalton159]

£10,500 or so in UK

[@YungMerlyn]

Let´s go Dan!

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

You were saying that you couldn’t find the fuel gauge on the CBR660RR you’re not the only one that has had that problem a tester on MCN motor bike Channel could not find but they did find out that the petrol tank goes empty when the range still shows 30 miles left in the tank so it’s a problem with the bike again what you’re saying about the exhaust being quite warm that’s because it’s not a full fitted exhaust it’s exactly the same from the previous bike

[@LanceWinslow]

This model is different for 2025 in the USA, we don't get the wings, or digital display until next year. But, I couldn't wait so I bought it anyway. And...all the other features, sound, speed and acceleration at the noted RPMs is pretty much exactly the same.

[@AgricUltra]

Love it! The range to empty only shows once you’re in reserve, but it’s not exactly reliable! 50 miles can be closer to 20…

[@Englishbikerdan]

Ah thanks for the info!

[@CelestialNocturne]

Kind of a random question, but do the mirrors fold in? Or does it require loosening of the bolt?

[@Englishbikerdan]

They fold in super easy, good for filtering!

[@CelestialNocturne]

@@Englishbikerdan Oh how delightful. Now I just gotta wait for Honda to get their shit together and bring this over to North America.

[@EV4RY]

This may be one of the only sport bikes I have ever actually wanted to own.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Ditto!

[@ezekieloz]

Puts a smile on your face these honda 4inline, isnt ? :) enjoy

[@Croth4r]

Can't decide between cbr600rr and r9. R9 is probably a better package (better brakes, cruise control, torque) but there is something magical about inline 4 :P

[@ChrisSauer-oe5ve]

R9 💯💪

[@Yoriichi734]

Can you make a comparison video with Kawasaki zx6

[@cookiebob_]

I LOVE THE UNDERSEAT EXHAUST

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hell yeah!

[@Joesimarch]

I don’t know if I want a cbr600rr or to wait and see what the r9 is like, what would you say ?

[@Englishbikerdan]

I'm not you, so I can't comment.

[@alejandrog553]

I would wait, Honda has a long delivery time, and you have to wait anyway. In my humble opinion CBR its more beautiful and sounds better, but CP3 engine is more usable in street. I have the same doubt.

[@143580BUD]

@@alejandrog553it’s come down a bit now. I’ve just ordered one this week and it’s coming in February but I’ve asked to put it on the road for the 1st march

[@F3udF1st]

They should bring back the round headlights. The price is too high, 12700 GBP equivalent here in Sweden.

[@xAnimeID]

Damn that’s rough for you guys, how’s the R9 prices in Sweden in comparison to us in the UK

[@HandleAndGretel]

Bring.. back? I don't recall any cbr600rr ever having round headlights.

[@BodzioSensei]

Mmm this will be my first bike in couple of months after passing the licence XD

[@Englishbikerdan]

Enjoy!

[@Jones-xx2gc]

Nice looking and sounding machine. Doesn't look to uncomfortable either.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Surprisingly comfortable for a sportsbike. They usuall kill my back/wrists in minutes.

[@HippoDrones]

Is nice that it has an accessible seat height, my Yamaha XSR900 GP is really tall, as are most of the other Yam sportsbikes. Am all for the tech and wheelie control, TC, ABS etc, so it was good you mentioned that stuff. Is it easy to switch it all off though, and does it stay off when you turn off the key etc and come back to the bike the next day/after stalling etc, or does it reset to being on again each time you restart? Exhaust sounds great in the vid, is this all from the in helmet audio or do you run a second mic to pic up the bike sounds? I do like that it has a proper rear end, not a fan of the trend for no bum on bikes these days.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Not sure about the switching off thing, forgot to check that. Honda's recent MO is a bit hit and miss with this. The Hornet I had would turn TCS back on every restart, so we can assume this would be the same perhaps. All helmet audio, using the DJI mic 2.

[@HippoDrones]

@@Englishbikerdan ahh that is a pain... Suzuki seem to have it right with the GSX-8S and V-Strom 800, as does Aprilia with their Tuareg.... The exhaust does sound good if that is the case, especially for a Euro 5/5b bike! 🙂

[@garyrobinson6247]

I suspect the Triumph Daytona is more usable on the road but the Honda would show it a clean pair of heels on the track. I certainly wouldn't buy one unless I planned on doing a load of track days. I would miss the mid range grunt of the triple.

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

The Honda CBR600RR has two different bikes which are similar to it one the brand new Ducati street fighter V2 same sort engine power but the Ducati costs more money 💰 it’s a bike you will want to test and the new panigale V2 again 120BHP and similar money to the street fighter but both bikes are under 180K in weight I am not sure if the engines are the same as they were in the previous models

[@rwalton159]

You're riding a proper bike now Dan 🙂 Give it some stick! Flat spot at 50mph?

[@FariyanPvt]

F3 800 is the king but cbr is super sweet too

[@Englishbikerdan]

It's £7,000 more expensive for the base F3 here. Ouch!

[@LR975mj]

Any idea when they are coming to the US?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Sorry I don't know.

[@joecutting8129]

I really want one of these, but with a year and a half riding experience, the insurance is around 2500 for the year 😂

[@Englishbikerdan]

Holy smokes that's crazy!!

[@Ashmxo]

Mine is the same price for a new pass. 34 years old. I’m gutted

[@The.JZA.]

I wish Honda would give us premium bikes like this that are more road focused. If you compare this engine with the CBR650R engine, the 650 makes more power everywhere until you get over like 11,000rpm. But the CBR600RR looks and sounds so much more premium.

[@Englishbikerdan]

But it is more premium. Look at the price difference. Or do you mean you'd like a CBR650R SP? With better suspension and brakes?

[@The.JZA.]

@ Exactly. A CB650R SP/CBR650R SP but I mean that’s not all. All Honda these days have steel frames etc except for the fancy expensive ones meanwhile companies like Aprilia make even their cheapest bikes with premium alloy twin spar frames. So I kinda wish Honda would make more premium bikes that are road focused because it seems like all of their premium bikes are either super sports, adventure bikes or the gullwing.

[@juaneduardo3431]

a rra rar!! XD jajaja excelent intro!!

[@tomdawson-k9b]

I think more open roads, on a warmer day would give a better review. I think it’s adds to the credibility of the review if you can see the reviewer pushing the bike / riding it for what’s it’s designed to do. The video doesn’t show the bike above about 8k revs and a lot of the roads look like B roads rather than faster sweeping roads which is what most people will enjoy riding it on. I’ve just found a lot do the UK KZbin reviews haven’t given the bike a good going over and is just a video of someone riding it round like a GS rather than ragging it and showing its capability

[@Englishbikerdan]

There's good reason why you won't see UK people riding this bike quickly. Doing so would attract the attention of the authorities. I will not risk losing my license for a KZbin video, you would not believe how many people have submitted my videos as evidence to the police. However, what I do off camera is another matter. :)

[@Alekth85]

Whats up with the flat spots and power dips? I mean i know its fueling, i had it on cb650r around 5500 rpm, fixed it by ecu remap... but WHY...

[@Englishbikerdan]

Euro emissions regulations I think.

[@Alekth85]

@Englishbikerdan yes, apparently. What i dont get is how is that momentary annoying dip in power is helping with emissions. Oh well. Just remap the ecu to a normal fuel map to make the bike run properly.

[@phatphil33]

If I wasn’t 6ft 4 I’d love one of these, unfortunately too cramped for me 😢

[@Englishbikerdan]

I can only dream of being so tall!

[@adiohead]

You could always get height reduction surgery.

[@phatphil33]

@@adiohead bit drastic for a bike,I’ll just carry on with my 600 bandit tarmac terrorist until I get older and start to shrink naturally 😂

[@adiohead]

@@phatphil33 I swear I've lost an inch or two... on my height 😳

[@paulfowler7618]

Not sure the new R9 is a direct competitor. Apart from the fact it's got a far bigger engine it's going to be a lot more expensive too.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I think anybody looking to drop £10k on a sportsbike will certainly be looking at the new R9. It's only £2k more, which in PCP terms is very little.

[@markstevens7442]

Actually, here in New Zealand the R9 is $3000 cheaper

[@Sunesen]

Bit irrelevant for this video I know, but whatever happened to that VStrom 800 RE you've been testing?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Still got it, update soon.

[@bendavies6775]

Did you get custom fit for your Shoei helmet? How do you find it?

[@Englishbikerdan]

No, just got the large one. It WAS the best full face lid I've ever had. Until it fell off of my bike seat the other day. SMASH. :(

[@Alan-cg8gx]

I wonder if Honda would ever bring back the CBR400 or the VFR 400.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I think in the future we'll see something similar to those.

[@adamrobson80]

Should be called the pirate ☠ arhh arrhh 😏 😏 shiver my timbers 😂😂

[@Englishbikerdan]

Arrrrrrr! 😁

[@cp4512]

Great bike, but I still prefer the ZX6R.

[@ThisIsEmEminem]

For daily use, cbr 650r or cbr600rr?

[@adiohead]

Just get the 600 or you'll be full of regret.

[@robmarley89]

Depends on a few things. I have a cbr 600rr from 09. The ergonomics are fairly commited and i can’t enjoy riding it for more than an hour or 2. I’ve bought a mt09 as second bike to take out on longer rides. But if you’re daily use consist of 2 half hour drives to and from work and no multiple hour long rides and you really love the look of the bike you might want to get the cbr600. If not i would go with the cbr 650.

[@Englishbikerdan]

650R will be a little more comfortable.

[@joseph9556]

I have both cb650r and cbr600rr. It mainly depends on what feels most comfortable for you. I'm 5'4 so the cbr600rr isn't tooo uncomfortable for me but if I were to pick which one to ride daily, the 650r

[@rolandcarlile9568]

Great looking bike and sounds brilliant, 20 years of production and still going . Must be brilliant on a track.

[@richardmangan6505]

How does this compare with Aprillia RS660 ?

[@Englishbikerdan]

It's been a long time since I rode the RS660 so I really can't remember much. I'd need to ride them back to back to give an accurate answer. 😵‍💫

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

The RS660 has been updated for next year so it will be quite different from the bike you tested a few years ago but it’s still good bike

[@mrglock568]

No comparison, different league. The RS660 is an a2 compliant bike, this is a screaming inline 4.

[@IanReed-gb3ze]

Aprilia RS660?

[@Englishbikerdan]

You are right. Sadly the RS660 kind of goes under the radar here.

[@atiq982982]

only 100 hp and a twin cylinder engine

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Just make sure you move out of the way for the GSXR750 😅

[@benjaminwiner6220]

The cbr600 and gsx-r600 are 600 class motorcycles The r6 is no longer made The kawasaki 636 is a 700 class motorcycle The gsx-r750 is a 750 class motorcycle The gsx-r750 is like a 600 class with a larger motor and more power The suzuki gsx-r600/750 have no tech or modern features The kawasaki zx-6rr has modern features and tech and is often used by stunt riders and track riders The r9 is not a supersport, as it lacks the inline 4

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

The triumph 765R is the same amount of money as the CBR660RR and the same amount of power from the engine but the triumph is a nice looking bike

[@Englishbikerdan]

It's a naked though, so not in the same 'category'. However, I agree that it's a bike I'd be looking at if I was considering the CBR too.

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

Yes I agree with you on that they are two different types of bikes but they still have the same engine power and actually the triumph 765R you can take a passenger on the back of the bike unlike the CBR660RR that’s something you wouldn’t be doing with that bike

[@atiq982982]

@@FraserWest-um4ue might have similar power but pointless when the windblast on a naked is too much for anything over 80

[@paulfarcas1514]

And the CBR isn't?

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

as you know that the people don’t always keep the speed limits on the roads in the uk therefore the Honda is a better option unless you live in a warm country where the exhaust underneath the seat isn’t a good idea therefore you need to look at another bike

[@tomstc]

That exhaust is very 2001

[@linoramalho2291]

A good thing in my book :D

[@tomstc]

@linoramalho2291 yeah I like it

[@Englishbikerdan]

2003 in fact! :D

[@TraderJHart]

I thought 5” was “average”…

[@Englishbikerdan]

She's lying! :D

[@chrisleigh-vd8ew]

I rode one, then bought the fireblade. It's absolutely dead below 8k. Useless on the road to the point of annoying.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Well, useless is a strong word. It just needs you to adjust expectations. If you expect a 600cc bike to ride like a litre, that's not the bikes fault. :)

[@mrglock568]

Skill issue.

[@chrisleigh-vd8ew]

@@mrglock568 Exactly, Honda messed up.

[@mrglock568]

@@chrisleigh-vd8ew not at all, I have the 24 600rr and calling it dead below 8k indicates you don’t know how to keep a bike on the pipe. Like I said, skill issue, this thing FLIES when ridden properly.

[@MUSHIN_888]

Fkn give me one!

[@mxracinguy5993]

I own both a CBR600 and a GSXR600. And I can assure you that the CBR ain't no king. In fact come spring it'll be put on the selling block. Nice clickbait title though.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Queen then. Lol.

[@mxracinguy5993]

@@Englishbikerdan hehe, possibly but the CBR doesn't strike me a girl's bike, it's definitely a guy bike. Unless of course, the gal is 6' tall and doesn't mind taking a pounding. Not sure how the royalty hierarchy works (no one hates the damned royal family more than me) but I'm sure somewhere in there is a place for the CBR. Don't take me wrong, I like the bike a lot. It's just a stretch to suggest it's a better bike than the GSXR.

[@Cla55icG00se]

First non-bot comment!

[@kaaferacer]

Probably a bot

[@Cla55icG00se]

@kaaferacer Damn! You got me.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Lack of boobs or bum as profile pic. Confirmed genuine human! :D

[@Cla55icG00se]

@@Englishbikerdan 😄

[@atiq982982]

The king is the kawasaki ZX6R

[@Englishbikerdan]

Not convinced, but we'll see!

[@660cyp]

I tested this exact model and was very disappointed

[@rwalton159]

Why were you disappointed?

[@Milan-m9t]

@@rwalton159 I suppose he expected a lots of mid range torque, in that case its not bike for you. zx-6 is better pick for street, bigger displacement has better mid-range and very short gearing makes it more explosive, however for track use, top end power any day

[@markuslegende6409]

Im dissapointed in aprilias Quality.... please dont Tell me about how good they are. I know it all... so good luck with your aprilia

[@CaptainFeathersword]

I'm not convinced that the R9 competes with this bike....is more or less a street bike that Yamaha converted into a supersport. It's engine displacement is more than 50% greater than the Honda or Kawasaki, putting it in a different class.

[@Englishbikerdan]

The fact the the R9 will compete in the FIM Supersport Championship tells me this bike is aimed squarely at that market segment.

[@guzziman]

Too bad the US model are with gray colors, no idea who at Honda thought it is a good idea, should get fired, the bike simply look super ugly... no option for the red colors at all..

[@Englishbikerdan]

That's crazy! Red is the ONLY option you'd want!

[@queenslander954]

Why is a bike that’s been around for 5 mins the King .. 🤣. Sounds like Trump quote

[@Englishbikerdan]

Well it worked quite well for him!🤣

[@arnoldperez4344]

Its the same bike from ancient 2007 with upgraded electronics and fairings...same engine ....same chasiss...same everything...honda wont just make an effort to make a real modern supersport bikes...and it is a shame

[@Englishbikerdan]

I think it being a throwback to the original bike is a positive thing. You just don't get bikes like that very often.