'05 600rr anyone have access to MCN?

freq · 06-23-2004, 11:36 AM

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New CBR600RR revealed
Honda will reveal a revamped CBR600RR this September with reworked brakes, upside-down forks and Blade-inspired styling.
Insiders who have already ridden the new bike reveal more in MCN, out on Wednesday June 23, 2004.
The brakes have radial calipers and smaller discs on the new model and the engine gets modified internals. Expect titanium valves, too.
The CBR600RR was first launched at the end of 2002, drawing inspiration from Honda's RCV MotoGP bike. Read more about the it by following the link to related bikes.
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soon2b954 · 06-23-2004, 11:43 AM

Curious to see if they put it on a diet?

freq · 06-23-2004, 11:44 AM

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Curious to see if they put it on a diet?

I'm sure the smaller discs will help.

ccwilli3 · 06-23-2004, 11:52 AM

USD forks will be heavier too most likely.

The smaller discs will take out unsprung weight, it'll turn-in easier. Don't know what they mean by "blade styling", the blade pretty much copied the 600RR...

soon2b954 · 06-23-2004, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ccwilli3

USD forks will be heavier too most likely.

The smaller discs will take out unsprung weight, it'll turn-in easier. Don't know what they mean by "blade styling", the blade pretty much copied the 600RR...

I prefer the 600RR in terms of looks!! Could be because of the graphics, the Red/Black looks awesome!!

Hamburgler · 06-23-2004, 12:24 PM

I was hoping they would make the blade look more like the 600

... especially with a yellow or blue mono paintjob like the 600s got.

freq · 06-23-2004, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ccwilli3

Don't know what they mean by "blade styling", the blade pretty much copied the 600RR...

My thoughts too.

BDA116 · 06-23-2004, 1:17 PM

They both copied the RC211V styling. The 600RR resembles the old RC211V, while the 1000RR resembles the new version.
It should probably read that the 600RR will again copy the RC211V with updated styling.

QuikMike · 06-23-2004, 2:08 PM

if that is indeed a close representation of what the '05 600RR will resemble, I like it!

It looks good...nice to see Honda join the crowd and place radial brakes and USD forks on the update model....I'd be interested in knowing what changes are gonna be made to the engine and chassis as well.....NICE!

Hamburgler · 06-23-2004, 5:16 PM

On a related note, I like the look of that concept cruiser they have pictured too.

showmethebombs · 06-23-2004, 5:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamburgler

I was hoping they would make the blade look more like the 600

... especially with a yellow or blue mono paintjob like the 600s got.

I was hoping that myself.

thrl-skr · 06-23-2004, 7:41 PM

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Originally Posted by freq

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New CBR600RR revealed
Honda will reveal a revamped CBR600RR this September with reworked brakes, upside-down forks and Blade-inspired styling.
Insiders who have already ridden the new bike reveal more in MCN, out on Wednesday June 23, 2004.
The brakes have radial calipers and smaller discs on the new model and the engine gets modified internals. Expect titanium valves, too.
The CBR600RR was first launched at the end of 2002, drawing inspiration from Honda's RCV MotoGP bike. Read more about the it by following the link to related bikes.
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What link, I don't see any link??

Zeeman · 06-23-2004, 8:09 PM

I think they should keep bigger discs with the radial brakes. Can never have braking that is too good in my view.

I too prefer the 600RR styling to the 1000RR, but I guess we will have to wait and see..

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thrl-skr · 06-23-2004, 8:16 PM

anyone know what the colors are going to be for the '05 1000RR?

The Sook · 06-23-2004, 9:40 PM

What amazes me is that when the 600RR first arrived, Honda told us that they didn't go with upside down forks coz they tested them and the conventional forks work better on the 600. What a load of **** that was then huh.
Unless they have found a different set up etc that changed that, but still.........

600rrluvr · 06-23-2004, 10:06 PM

Yeah....what link?

600rrluvr · 06-24-2004, 12:00 AM

The bike looks the same to me...guess I notice the forks upside down.

In truth, Honda(all!!!)mfgs. should work to reduce weight. My bike has plenty of power...if only 15lbs. less weight....hmmmm...would be a blast!!!!!!

Pete · 06-24-2004, 8:25 AM

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What a load of **** that was then huh.

I have my suspicions that Honda is not converting to u/d forks for any real benefit, but as a marketing ploy. There are a LOT of people, or should I say posers, who are buying the GSXR600 and ZX6R over the 600RR just because they have u/d forks.

ccwilli3 · 06-24-2004, 8:25 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sook

What amazes me is that when the 600RR first arrived, Honda told us that they didn't go with upside down forks coz they tested them and the conventional forks work better on the 600. What a load of **** that was then huh.
Unless they have found a different set up etc that changed that, but still.........

Your average street squid will buy a bike with USD forks and radial brakes just because it has USD FORKS AND RADIAL BRAKES... Its deemed better so in a consumer's world, the consumer wants to buy what is supposedly "better"... my guess is honda is just following the trend to sell bikes, whether they believe it to be better or not...

ccwilli3 · 06-24-2004, 8:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete

I have my suspicions that Honda is not converting to u/d forks for any real benefit, but as a marketing ploy. There are a LOT of people, or should I say posers, who are buying the GSXR600 and ZX6R over the 600RR just because they have u/d forks.

Its scary that you posted the same thought as me...

Pete · 06-24-2004, 8:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ccwilli3

Its scary that you posted the same thought as me...

...at exactly the same time.

freq · 06-24-2004, 9:03 AM

cue the twilight zone music.

Pete · 06-24-2004, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by freq

cue the twilight zone music.

No kidding.

Does anyone know if 954 forks will fit on a 600RR? I need USD forks on my bike.

Hamburgler · 06-24-2004, 11:10 AM

Isn't the underseat exhaust a marketing thing too? It's part of the RCV look right?

Pete · 06-24-2004, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamburgler

Isn't the underseat exhaust a marketing thing too? It's part of the RCV look right?

Of course.

soon2b954 · 06-24-2004, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete

No kidding.

Does anyone know if 954 forks will fit on a 600RR? I need USD forks on my bike.

Yes, I have a set waiting for you.

ConqSoft · 06-24-2004, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamburgler

Isn't the underseat exhaust a marketing thing too? It's part of the RCV look right?

It's out of the way, making it more protected if you crash.