The 2021 Honda CBR600RR made its global debut last year. The inline 4-cylinder, middleweight sportbike was launched in its home country in August 2020. And now, it has made its way to Malaysia where it has been launched at RM 98,888 that converts to INR 18.05 lakh. The new CBR600RR is available in only the Grand Prix Red colour in the Southeast Asian country.
Powering the 2021 Honda CBR600RR is a
599cc, inline 4-cylinder engine. The liquid-cooled motor comes with a DOHC
setup and is capable of pumping out 121 PS of max power at 14,000 rpm and 64 Nm of
peak torque at 11,500 rpm. For the transmission, there is a 6-speed gearbox
accompanied by an assist and slipper clutch.
In terms of the electronic rider aids, the
2021 Honda CBR600RR is equipped with Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC),
Engine Control Unit (ECU), wheelie control, 6-axis IMU, ABS, and emergency stop
signal. The motorcycle has 3 riding modes and 2 user customisable modes. Riders
can change between the settings via the fully digital TFT instrument cluster
and high-quality switchgear. The display shows a plethora of information such
as tachometer, speedometer, lap timer, riding modes, gear position indicator,
and more.
Coming to the hardware, the suspension
setup of the new CBR600RR consists of 41mm fully adjustable Showa USD forks at
the front and Honda’s Pro-Link rear monoshock. The motorcycle also features an
electronically controlled three-mode steering damper. For the brakes, we have
twin 310mm front rotors accompanied by 4-piston radially-mounted calipers and a
220mm rear disc.
The 2021 Honda CBR600RR draws inspiration
from its elder sibling, the CBR1000RR-R SP, which is also on sale in Malaysia
for RM 198,800. It features a very sporty-looking front end
thanks to the dual headlamp setup. The side profile of the motorcycle is
maintained by the sculpted fuel tank, high rise tail section, and split seats.
Moving to the back, the under-seat mounted exhaust is an instantly loveable
feature of the CBR6000RR.
