New Honda CBR600RR | We Forget How Awesome Sports Bikes Are!

Chris has spent the last few weeks re-connecting with the new Honda CBR600RR on road and track, it got right under his skin, so is it time to squeeze back into those leathers? No squirrels were harmed during the making of this video.
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[@milleman-m4i]

I love sportsbikes, I'm 69 and ride a 22 year old aprilia RSV mille and love it

[@anomaly_echelon7994]

you sounds like you're gonna live until 110+ 💀

[@quasimodo8215]

I didn't know anything about my twin till now😉✌️

[@P67R_Nick]

I'm 20 yrs younger but ride an equally as old ZX7R ✊

[@milleman-m4i]

@@P67R_Nick age is only a number 😀

[@P67R_Nick]

@@milleman-m4ivery true. If I can still get on it, I'll still be riding it in 20yrs time hopefully 🙏😂

[@Rocketboy-qg6ts]

1:41 SQUIRREL! 🐿️

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Glad someone saw it.

[@sarries1]

Good to see proper 600 supersports and not the latest watered down ones being pushed out.why would anyone buy an R7 over this or a zx6r?

[@elcookiemonsteru]

I truly dont know.

[@mitchellwhitfield4704]

Cost, that’s it.

[@abstractspaces8186]

Honest answer, comfort and torque. They're built for different purposes, they aren't a direct comparison.

[@sarries1]

@@abstractspaces8186 I dont believe that an R7 is more comfortable to be honest.Seems to have all the negatives with none of the pros (power).Imo engine is fine for a mid weight road bike but not a sports bike.

[@ThaBootyBandit]

The R7 is easier to ride fast, Less electronics, low end torque. Lighter, cheaper, more comfortable and better for the road. aka better for newer riders or people who want to develop their skills. The cbr600 is not that. The r7 is not in the same market as the cbr600 and zx6r. Its pretty obvious.

[@Surfkid16]

Will someone PLEASE tell Honda to send the updated model to the USA!!!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Just buy a GSX-R750. Barely any more weight. Quite a good helping more torque and a better top end.

[@s0ulcal]

What is the difference between the one available in US and the EU model?

[@nomojo1110]

There are very good reasons to want the new 600RR however the now absurd pricing can't be ignored. A new 2024 (MY22) 600RR costs over $27k Australian. That's (give or take) 10k more than before they were removed from the market due to sales and Euro4 regs 🤔

[@elcookiemonsteru]

@@s0ulcal the US version still the 2013 model...outdated.

[@elcookiemonsteru]

@@exothermal.sprocket but still the same old gixxer....

[@jacobleppard2039]

Have to hand it Honda, they've made a really cool looking bike here

[@JonMurray]

Happy days! The world is a better place with more sports bikes hahah!

[@sarahlivingstone8367]

Ahhh, the CBR600! When I was instructing (for gov bike licence), I had a fellow instructor, we'll call him Steve G, who rode one. Well, several, he kept crashing them 😂😂. Now, bearing in mind this was early 90's, after the last time he crashed (into a Ford Transit landing inside!), his insurance went up to £3,500 third party only with a £3,500 excess. On a bike that cost about £6,800.

[@joebarteam-nl6029]

I like to see you on a Kawasaki ZX-6R

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

It's coming!

[@wb7942]

That's the comparison video to do (2024 inline-4-cylinder 600 sportbikes)...

[@flamintasty]

He did a track day video for beginners on a ZX-6R a while ago. Then a track day video for advanced riders on a GSXR 1000R. Have a look for them, they’re well worth a watch 👍

[@nero91]

Saw one in the wild few days ago, was absolutely positively surprised it actually got the underseat exhaust. really pretty bike!

[@cocky_potato]

A small number of us never forgot and never will... the issue is that there's an army of "oh, 600cc are uncomfortable and make no sense on the street and my back hurts and I just want to be lazy on top gear all the time..." and manufacturers are keen to follow what most people want.

[@HaggisPower]

I blame the MT09, with it's redunculous torque and geezer riding position

[@cocky_potato]

@@HaggisPower 😅 it is a hell of a bike, yeah. I dunno man, everyone is just getting older and moving on to ADVs and nakeds... plus, younger people are just not interested in motorcycling in general, let alone race replica machines. Grab them while you can, cause I don't think they'll hang around forever...

[@HaggisPower]

@@cocky_potato too late, just bought an XSR900

[@johntolhurst1236]

If you go back to the CBR600F, it is great 8 days out of 10, not 1. Love my Classic CBR600F1 1987.

[@SandeepSingh-vl7fr]

I love this bike from my heart but unfortunately it costs as much as S1000RR here in australia even expensive than that, i don’t understand for what reason? I would rather buy zx6r for 11k AUD cheaper than this

[@garylyons101]

Here in NZ 26000$

[@Patriiiiick]

As long as there's a steady supply of tidy used sportsbikes and my back and knees don't mind too much, I don't think i'll ride much else. Maybe the cons outweigh the pros but the pros are what appeal to me the most.

[@aequitas8749]

I wished they had used Fireblade's mirrors with the integrated turn signals.

[@omgitsabloodyandroid5161]

Ridden them (sports bikes) all my life. But I’m 59 now. So I compromised. MT-09-SP. I can still walk after a ride

[@muhib.rr.]

I understand where you come from. I have an 2014 mt09 and it's a blast!

[@Dia_dhuit]

i always say to people who reject sports bikes how many days a year do you ride and how many miles do you ride on those days.. and all i can say is why not buy something exciting if ur only riding for 10 days or less.. each to there own tho..

[@TyRaidd]

Exactly. I'd rather ride just a few days a year and get the best experience I possibly can, than dilute it.

[@vanduc996]

I ride only for thrill factor so for me only a sportsbike will do. They’re a good excuse to stay limber and in shape, like you have to be for any sporting activity, and if that’s the case they’re not uncomfortable at all . Kudos to Honda for helping to keep the sportsbike heartbeat alive

[@firebladeclements]

Just get an old 02 954 blade! Lighter, more power, no electronics, way cheaper! Just sayin

[@damienmullan8880]

I have a 97 fox eye . Won’t ride anything else .

[@TheHkluivert]

I don’t really believe you stay within any speed limit most of the time…

[@jimallenjjbsservicesltd2641]

Although I had a litre bike at the time, I loved the Haslam school at Donny. The 600s were great fun, you felt like you were the master rather than a passenger.

[@jacobleppard2039]

Was a great place indeed

[@gmer16402]

1.43 squirrel running for his life

[@JT-ry5ei]

As much as I'd love a brand new 600 Supersport the price is beyond ludicrous here in Australia. Dealer's are asking for $28000 AUD which is already within and around brand new R1/S1KRR/ZX10 territory. Edit: From Honda AU's website the ride-away quote is $29,046

[@adityasinghthakuri6503]

Hopefully it will drop soon like Honda dropped for CBR1000RR-R to $38k from $52kish

[@FrenchyRider574]

In Australia if you want a brand new supersport just get the zx6r. It's so similar to the Honda and only 18k ride away.. But yeah I hope they are going to drop the price on the 600RR. I have no idea why its so expensive here. Makes no sense

[@roaringking1468]

I always ride gsxr 600 and other time gsxr 1000 and i l😘ve my weekend ride

[@bernardcucuz3315]

Chris + Bikes = Great video.

[@adiohead]

I'd love one just for the under-seat exhaust.

[@jockmcjock8411]

I get what you're saying about missing the point with 140bhp, but for those of us who fancy coming away from litre bikes (I own an S1000RR and love it, but...), we really feel a few more ponies than the middleweight 100-120bhp standard would help our laziness for that 'get you home without the gearshift tap dance' end of day riding. 200bhp plus may be pointless, but the handling and quality of brakes and electronics on those bikes aren't. Superbikes still look the dogs, so perhaps there's a market for Gixxer750 levels of power and handling?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@jockmcjock8411 are we ready for a new GSXR750?

[@jockmcjock8411]

@@BikeWorldTVshow I think hot cake sales numbers would be smashed if any of the manufacturers, let alone Suzuki (can't see it happening from them), create a 140bhp, quality chassis and gucci braked modern super sport/bike with sub 200kg and killer electronics. Personally I'd buy something like a 140bhp S800RR over my S1000RR all day long and well into the night.

[@bobz1736]

I think everyone wants a sports bike until they realise it's a 'one trick pony', which doesn't suit most of us who can only afford one bike that therefore needs to fulfil a number of roles - hence the popularity of adventure and naked bikes. 😊

[@gasdive]

And these aren't even proper sports bikes. They're not even that great at their one trick. Ride an NSR for any length of time and these 600s feel like what they are, uncomfortable touring/commuting bikes. I could see splashing out if they did that one trick really really well. Build a 600 two stroke twin that's 115 kg dry, yes, I can see the attraction. But this is 50kg too heavy.

[@targetoz5470]

@Yammienoob really needs to watch this video! Go the sports bikes!!

[@F3udF1st]

They need to make it bigger so a person can fit on it. And it's wayyy too expensive in my country.

[@George241312]

get another brand some people are small and need these bikes

[@lgrw660factory]

If I had the money to add a second bike to my garage, this would be it. As a former mid 90’s 600cc sports bike rider, this is my kind of thing. Love my Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory but this comes a close second…

[@robertcallahan760]

this was a love letter to the sportbike, and I'm here for it! It's why I haven't been able to sell my CBR600RR, because it's what I dreamed about as a kid. After owning it for 11 years I still can't stop myself from staring at.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@robertcallahan760 Amazing!

[@hungrybearcub_films]

Just back from a ride and my back hurts but I also have the widest smile.. 😀.. sports bikes for life!

[@theincrediblesulk5543]

Just imagine if Suzuki re-released the GSXR750 updated styling and potentially make use of their VVT system 🤤

[@KosmicKitchen]

Great review, I sold my naked bike for this one.

[@bazitube390]

this thing costs 30k in australia. 4k more than the panigale v2 🤣honda needs to put down the bong

[@MotoBennyPNW]

Chris is the best moto Journo in the world RN.

[@mpaddyuk70]

I got new zx6r and I’m in no way disappointed.

[@xorbe2]

Every comparo seems to give it to the zx6r despite old school cable throttle. I think the deal is its shorter gearing, vs Honda's taller gearing, so the Kawasaki feels more lively everywhere.

[@twistandgo3414]

Love it! Test rode the revised Zx6 recently and totally agree! Not ridden this yet, but nothing else makes you feel good like a 600 supersport does on that special day! They do get under your skin and make you feel alive.

[@shadowred1980]

This bike has a waiting list. None of the soft sport bikes do.

[@Omnificuser]

Don't agree about sport bikes being too uncomfortable, i just did 500km stint on aZX10R and i was fine. I have carpal tunel problems... Stay in shape and use your legs and youll be fine!

[@rador3573]

Bikeworld on a roll🔥

[@SquidWithGear]

Oh my.. it's gorgeous. Commuted on a 2003 for a good while and somehow honda kept making them look better, while most brands made em look worse over the years

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Take a crack on the current gen GSXR750 my man! Truly the last analog sport bike on the road. Brembos, BPF adjustable suspension, electric steering dampner, lighter than an R6, CBR and ZX6 and packing a gnarly punch! No TC/ABS get that junk out of here.

[@markbteeps]

We can't buy that over here though.

[@adamprsut2333]

We would all have them lol if we could

[@sniperior195]

It's a twin tho

[@pauly1k]

@@sniperior195gsxr750 has never been a twin.

[@anxiousappliance]

@@sniperior195 LOL no no no

[@conradclipper]

Superb review once again sir! Great shots and editing too

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@conradclipper thanks!

[@KiwiMoto72]

As a fellow KZbinr, i have always appreciated your videos, thank you! I am really glad you took this for a rip. I am an old man at 52, and do 25 track days a year on my Aprilia RS66O and V2 Panigale. I did a lil video on the RS660 engine in two flavours recently (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqO5f2mlj8dnl6s I am seriously considering one of these Honda for the track next year. Liter bikes aren't as much fun as the smaller bikes, and you are nailing your exits and entries, you can totally stay ahead of the big bikes. Nice work!

[@Tim_Arrowsmith]

Another great video! Small observation about the term "retro fad": the Triumph Bonneville was first produced in T120 and T140 forms from 1959 to 1983, totalling 24 years. The "new" Bloor-era Hinckley Bonneville has been produced from 2001 to the present day, so 23 years. I know Chris will be aware of this from his work with Triumph, but it's pretty cool that the new Bonneville will soon have been around longer in its current form than in the first, and shows no sign of being removed from the model lineup. Should we still think of it as a fad?

[@MadChalet]

Maybe this will inspire Triumph to bring back a genuine Daytona. 🤔

[@tdunster2011]

They don't need to - they supply engines for Moto2 and released their own version of a Moto 2 Daytona 765 a few years ago - which people complained about being too expensive. It wasn't expensive considering the quality, it's just that most people have no idea what it costs to make a high-quality bike.

[@damienmullan8880]

I have the CBR 900 RR 97” can’t be arsed with this modern shit 😂 they all look the same, to much electronics and plastic everywhere. Too small to much plastic to much electronic bollox . I’m sticking with my old blade .

[@evansnape3878]

I love sportsbikes, I'm 73 and ride a 22 year old Kawasaki zzr600 having just sold a CBR600f4i (with a few regrets) and love it. Long live the sportsbike.

[@233kosta]

Can confirm, judging by the lengths they've gone to to modernise the 650R without taking away the cable throttle, some crazy old school mfer has a lot of influence at Honda 😁

[@moto_matt]

I got to that point where I was bored of the naked bikes and wanted something more sportsbikey again, so I ended up with an RS660, which I love, but I wish the Honda had been around last year when I was looking. I've nearly bought one so many times over the last 20 years (had a zx6 instead), so maybe next year will finally be the year! 😄

[@darynfalandys6343]

I love 600cc supersport. I have an R6, and also a huge fan of the cbr600rr. These bikes faded a little in popularity because IMO nakeds were initially more ergonomic and easier for entry level. But I think supersport is making a comeback. Because once you ride a 600cc screamer, or liter bike SS, you realize "that's the real thing". I still tool around on my naked bike, but I ride my R6 the most. LONG LIVE SUPERSPORT!!!

[@pax1980]

Trouble with modern 600s is the 1000s have completely caught up weight wise. A modern liter is also right around 430lbs (195kg) same as the 600s. There is no doubt a massive cost difference in both initial and running but the whole corner speed argument is kind of moot now.

[@elcookiemonsteru]

As a 2008 600RR owner, the 2024(European) 600RR is my new dream bike! Sadly they are costing 19.000€ here in Finland.... Just way, waaaaaaay too much. But dude, how about you guys go to the track with the 2007-8 model (until now the best ever made) and the 2024 model? Im really curious to see the times....

[@exothermal.sprocket]

How do you improve sports bikes like a CBR600RR? You remove one cylinder. You add 291cc displacement. You put on a handlebar. You take expensive fairing off. You call it an MT-09SP. Or you might buy a GSX-R750.

[@sereneturmoil]

As a teen and younger man I was always drawn to sport bikes; the sound, looks, and performance all sucked me in. Recently, at 41, I rode my first "sport bike" in the Yamaha R7 and hated every second. Beyond the terrible performance and fit and finish of the bike the horrifically uncomfortable riding position, even as a small, 5' 9" tall rider, I felt broken after an hour and there was nothing about that bike that made up for the downsides. I decided I'll stick to watching sport bikes and riding the naked and retro-styled bikes in my garage.

[@HellRyder1987]

Sports Bikes are Dead, Legends Live On! 🔥

[@AliBekeAltintas-bq3ed]

I have had the 2004 cbr600rr, 2006 Yamaha R6, 2006 Fireblade, 2012 Ducati 848 evo and from all the bikes the cbr600rr was my favourite. It’s light, perfect for both the track and street. The R6 was the ultimate track bike but to agressieve and stiff for street use

[@chrisdesmond9989]

Ever since i had my first sportsbike i have only ridden them and that isnt going to change any time soon. I currently own a 2011 ZX6R and absolutely love it. This new cbr is a definite contender for my new replacement

[@andreassakkas7234]

WE DIDN'T STOP RIDING SPORTS BIKES, STOP SAYING THAT. The manufacturers stopped making new 600's. The R6 just about hasn't changed since 2006, same with the CBR and GSXR

[@jfro5867]

Bought a new CBR600 in 1997, Black & Silver. Had fun on that bike. I did a DVLA search only a few weeks ago and it was still showing on their systems with 44k miles on the clock! That’s Honda for you.

[@stanleyfamUK]

The reality is Honda are just mischievous! Fantastic video again, thank you! I have been riding since the 1990s and pretty much ridden most types of bikes but for me the CBR 600 has been the only bike that’s really matched my biking ability, be it on the track, on the road or out on the Ring, it enables me to use the limited biking skills I have to eek the most performance I can squeeze out of these gorgeous 600s. I’m never left disappointed but always left hungry for more after each ride. Cannot wait to pick up the new CBR600 because the few days in a year that I get when I feel good and the weather is great it’ll be waiting for me and that’s just an amazing, fortunate, experience to anticipate.

[@13xBlackSun]

For the same amount of money, give me a screaming four cylinder SPORT bike over those two cylinder wannabe-sportbikes anyday!

[@Alexslashslash]

If I could have one of these again I'd be so happy, my SP-2 rarely gets out of first. I remember my 2006 600RR was an absolute weapon on the roads, only got me one speeding ticket and did 60 miles combined commuting a day for years - I'm the same as you Chris although I flat out refuse to not have a sports bike even over winter :D

[@steelcityspeedshopj.r6942]

thats exactly why i have owned a CBR 600 myself. and currently own not 1 But 2 Yamaha R6's 😂😂. cause why just own 1. sorry but a parallel twin driven bike no matter what kind of body work is NOT a TRUE supersport. tell yourself that all you want. its simply not

[@nicholasgage2095]

I absolutely agree.

[@johnnyhun1]

I feel like its not about how comfortable a bike is, it's more like how lazy and bad shape people are... the CBR650R was uncomfortable for me at the beginning as a beginner rider, mainly numb wrists, but I learned how to sit in the seat, learned that it's better to hold my whole weight by my back (so a strong back muscle is needed), holding the tank with my legs etc... and now I can do 5 hour ride without stopping (only for fueling up) without any problem, and the next day I feel nothing... Same here, you just have to be in shape and learn how to position yourself, I read many comments on the internet that for certain people even the zx6r or the cbr600rr is also comfortable and have no problem...

[@Agentdude]

Makes me miss my old f4i. Years of manual labor took their toll on my joints, and now I ride adventure bikes. There's something special about a bike that screams past 14,000 rpm.

[@fleemos]

Revving the living daylights out of it is the fun part for me. It's just like an old Honda VTEC car like the one with the K20 I own. It's not the fastest but it's just so much fun.

[@imperialtekk9443]

Too think that I bought my 2004 cbr1000rr back in 2004 for the same price the 600s are going for now is wild. Packing to much damn technology into these bikes is crazy also. I gladly take my no abs no traction control and just pure raw power any day.

[@Aeysir]

If you have the money to own two bikes, get a pocket rocket. The contrast in riding styles improves your skills across the board. Yeah you’ll only take it out on the best days in our increasingly soggy summers but, those days and the odd track session, will be eye opening. Then you hop back on the comfy world muncher and suddenly you’re pushing corners. That difference in focus opens up potential you didn’t know was in the other. Plus if the rear lets go on the pocket rocket; what do you care? Steps out worse on dirt… 😁

[@challacustica9049]

I'm not a huge fan of a lot of modern sportbike styling but this just hits the spot. Clean and fast looking. Beautiful engine note. I love it. Whenever Honda goes crazy, the best bikes get built. Never change Honda.

[@paultaylor1750]

600's are so satisfying to ride on the road, you have to work them to make swift progress, so involving. I loved my 600 SRAD ❤

[@rideroll9609]

F.. I hate super sport bikes. My heart say buy another one and mind tell you already have one.... So keep my old VTR Firestorm and buy some adventure bike for traveling will be great choice :D

[@siraff4461]

Hang on did you say £10.5k? That wasn't a typo of the mouth? Dang it. I was trying not to get another Honda but thats got to be the bargain of the decade. It also makes me wonder why the blade is so much more and why there isn't simply a larger version of this for a couple of grand extra - like the good old days. Looks like I'm booking a test ride tomorrow. Oh and its good to see you back on a real bike instead of those blenders with a seat like some kind of prevart.

[@dainesefreak]

I picked one of these up a few weeks ago, was a canceled order in my local dealer. Now sits in my garage alongside my Gen 3 SDR and i cant get enough of it. The Duke's only made it around the block since i picked it up.

[@muz1406]

When have you been able to ride for 2 hours on a sportsbike, the tank range won't let you ride for that long. Come and ride my GSXR 750 for the fun factor.

[@About23Goats]

We haven’t forgot. Motorcycle manufacturers have tried to shove these sad parallel twin cylinder “sport” bikes down our throat but we’ll never forget in line four super sports.

[@QuickRipzz]

This or zx6r???

[@XJRRIDER]

its not only sport bikes , its also big touring bikes and all others that are discontinue'd due to goverment controll and the wussy will of manufactures to build what people want. Im not a fan of Honda but i have all the respect that they build this bike ( way to tiny for me ) compared to all the other mopeds that are for sale now with type names from the past , people are getting bigger and the motorcycles are getting smaller ............. something is very wrong here...........

[@abstractspaces8186]

Genuinely surprised Honda brought this back. Hopefully they can sell enough to keep making them when everyone else gave up.

[@LS-uv9gg]

I'd much rather have a mint RWB 1987 CBR600F Hurricane, if given the choice. 😁

[@leduaracosta1569]

Life isn't perfect but people will always complain about everything instead of improving ourselves we rather complain and blame everything else.

[@urbanstrencan]

The last 600 that holds the torch 😊😂😂. Great video Chris can't wait to see you ride new Ducati V4s❤❤

[@scottsiller3728]

I have an 09er, great bike. These new ones are $29k in Australia. I doubt Honda will sell one here. Seems they want the class dead.

[@patricksandeberg8184]

You should race that 600 against any car that Carwow could throw at it. Just to show people how fast a little 600cc bike is. You don’t really need a liter bike to beat super cars 🤙🏾

[@ianjohn1987]

30k or 15k pounds in Australia. Just a dang shame noone will buy one here, when you can get a litre for 30 and under.

[@coryhawkins967]

I love a sport bike too, I get it they aren’t most comfortable but man they are fun and they make you happy. I keep a cruiser and a sports bike most my life and it’s very satisfying.

[@LazFX06]

It is a different breed literally! If you are on a touring bike you will never learn how to drive a supersport bike but if you came from a supersport bike it is so easy to ride on a touring bike! Supersports bike are more challenging therefore more rewarding but if you wanna enjoy the scenery if you are on a holiday touring bikes are the best!

[@P67R_Nick]

Someone crazy still works at Honda, love it. They shouldn't have locked that person away for so long 😂

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

Thank you Honda for still making sport bikes and for finally bringing the Dax to the States!

[@peteratkinson9633]

Please please please do a review of the the classic cbr400rr.. it was my first bike and I still miss it!!.. haha

[@VeeFour]

They’re so much more fun to ride on public roads than a 200 plus hp 1000 120 hp on the roads is where all the fun is at

[@davidebbs2797]

Awesome review guys, when are we going to see Chris up on a road review of the 24 RR-R Blade? 😎

[@TheRealOmnissiah]

I miss my old orange 2007 ZX6R, a true screamer, after 7000 rpm, it came alive!

[@brushcreek]

Can’t wait for these to show up in the US… so far the 2024 and 2025 are still the old spec.

[@muhib.rr.]

Sich a handsome cbr600rr! How does it compare with the legendary 07-08 cbr600rr?

[@mdeerocks6792]

Yeah, I am getting one early next year as my 2nd/track bike. It's a no brainer, thanks Honda.

[@bensmith7536]

If you dont look back at the bike youre riding when you walk away from it after a ride, its the wrong bike. Get the bike you do.

[@tarc93]

In Australia they're twice the price of an r7. Honestly can't see how they will compete at that price.

[@lodsofemone]

I'm a simple man. I see Chris in a video, and I watch every time.

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Lovely bike if my back could handle it I'd get one. Thank you honda.