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The Honda CBR600F4 is a sport motorcycle (or sportbike) that was produced between 1999 and 2000 and is powered by a 599 cc liquid cooled, DOHV inline four cylinder engine.  The CBR600F4 is a descendant of the famous CBR600F (or Hurricane) introduced in 1987 as Honda's first fully-faired sportbike.  The improvements of the CBR600F4 over it's predescessor, the CBR600F3, include a redesigned lighter and more powerful 110 HP engine, a new dual stage ram air system, a new aluminum frame which is 15.4 lbs lighter than the old steel frame, and fully adjustable front and rear suspension<ref name="Honda.com">[http://www.hondanews.com/search/release/1767?q=cbr600f4&s=honda Honda CBR600 Model History], Honda Media Newsroom, August 2, 2003, accessed October 12,2009</ref>.  In 1999 and 2000, Nicky Hayden and Kurtis Roberts continued in the long tradition of Honda CBR600 racing by winning the AMA 600 Super Sport Class title, both riding a CBR600F4.  


{{Infobox Motorcycle
| name = Honda CBR600F4
| image = [[Image:CBR600F4.jpg|center|250px]]
| aka = 
| manufacturer = [[Honda]]
| production = [[1999]] - [[2000]]
| predecessor = [[Honda CBR600F3|CBR600F3]]
| successor = [[Honda CBR600F4i|CBR600F4i]]
| parent_company = 
| class = [[Sport bike#Super sport|super sport]]
| platform = 
| engine = 599.00 cm<sup>3</sup> [[Inline 4|Straight-4]]
| Power = 110.00 HP (80.3 kW) @ 12500 RPM
| Torque = 68.00 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
| transmission = 6-speed, chain drive<br />
[[electric starter]]
| rake = 
| trail = 
| wheelbase = 1,395 mm (54.9 inches)
| length = 
| width = 
| seat_height = 810 mm (31.9 inches)
| dry_weight = 170.0 kg (374.8 pounds)
| wet_weight = 
| fuel_economy = 
| fuel_capacity = 
| related = [[Honda CBR600RR]]
| similar = [[Kawasaki ZX-6R]]<br />[[Yamaha YZF600R]]<br />[[Suzuki GSX-R600]]
}}




==Evolution of Honda CBR600 F-Series==

1987 - Honda introduces the CBR600F, which came to be known as the "Hurricane"
* Honda's first fully-faired sport bike; engineers were able to focus more on the engine than cosmetics of the engine (honda.com)
*Liquid cooled DOHC inline four cylinder engine produced 83 HP
*In 1990, many engine revisions including new porting, ... to produce 10 HP more

1991 - CBR600F2 - redesigned from the ground up
*lighter engine, more compact; more oversquare dimensions, bigger carbs, higher compression, reduced internal friction
*stiffer frame, shorter wheelbase, better suspension, stronger brakes

1995 - CBR600F3
*Dual stage Ram air system
*higher compression ratio
*Computer controlled ignition system
*better suspension, brakes

1999 - CBR600F4 - totally redesigned
*Redesigned engine is lighter, more compact, more powerful
*engine has aluminum composite cylinder sleeves
*New dual stage ram air
*New Alumium Pro Frame (TM) - more rigid than old steel frame, yet 15.4 lb lighter
*dry weight = 372.6 lb.
*fully adjustable suspension (HMAS - Honda Multi Action Suspension)
*racing spec brakes

2001 - CBR600F4i - introduction of fuel injection

2003 - CBR600RR - completely redesigned, completely based on super high performance racing bike.

==Racing History of CBR600==

CBR600F
1987 - 1st year of AMA 600 Super Sport class
*CBR600F will nine races of series
*Doug Polen wins title (wins 7 in a row)
1988
*CBR600F wins 6 of 9 but came in second overall

CBR600F2
1991
*Miguel Duhamel win title (7 of 9 wins)
*F2's win all 9 races in series
1992
*Tom Kupp win title (3 of 9 wins)
*F2's win 8 of 9 races in series
1994
*Mike Smith wins title (6 of 10 wins)

CBR600F3
1995
*Miguel Duhamel wins title (2nd)
1996
*Miguel Duhamel wins 2nd consecutive title (3rd overall)
*F3's win 8 of 11 races of season
*Duhamel won 6 of 11 races
1997
*Miguel Duhamel wins 3rd consecutive title (4th overall)
*Duhamel wins 5 times (3 consec. wins)

CBR600F4

1999 
*Nicky Hayden with Erion Racing wins 5 of 12 races to win the AMA 600 Super Sport Class title
*F4 riders win 6 of 12 series races.

2000
*Kurtis Roberts with Erion Racing wins title in last race of series
*F4 riders win 4 of 12 series races.

==Road Test Results of CBR600F4==

not sure if this section will be appropiate.  A few of my references are just road tests so I thought about putting a summary of how others liked riding the bike.

== Specifications ==

THIS IS A TABLE FROM ANOTHER MOTOCYCLE WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE AND I WANT TO INCLUDE A TABLE OF THIS SORT HERE.  NOT NECESSARILY THE SAME INFORMATION, BUT TECHNICAL INFORMATION THAT A READER MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN WHILE SEARCHING.

<div align="center">
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size: 90%;"
|-
!
! width="150" | 2003/2004
! width="150" | 2007/2008
! width="150" | 2009/2010 colspan="5" | Engine
|-
! Engine Type
| colspan="4" | {{convert|599|cc|cuin|1|abbr=on}} liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
|-
! Bore/Stroke
| colspan="4" | {{convert|67.0|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{convert|42.5|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! Compression Ratio
| colspan="2" | 12.0:1
| colspan="2" | 12.2:1
|-
! Valve Train
| colspan="4" | DOHC; four valves per cylinder
|-
! Carburetion
| colspan="2" | Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)
| colspan="2" | Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with {{convert|40|mm|in|abbr=on}} throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors
|-
! Ignition
| colspan="4" | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
|-
! colspan="5" | Drivetrain
|-
! Transmission
| colspan="4" | Close-ratio six-speed
|-
! Final Drive
| colspan="4" | #525 O-ring-sealed chain
|-
! colspan="5" | Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
|-
! Front Suspension
| {{convert|45.0|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; {{convert|4.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} travel
| colspan="3" | {{convert|41.0|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; {{convert|4.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} travel
|-
! Rear Suspension
| Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; {{convert|4.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} travel
| colspan="3" | Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; {{convert|5.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} travel
|-
! Front Brakes
| Dual four-piston calipers with {{convert|310.0|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} discs
| colspan="2" | Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with {{convert|310.0|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} discs
| Dual radial-mounted Mono-block four-piston calipers with {{convert|310.0|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} discs, Honda electronic Combined ABS on CBR600RR ABS only
|-
! Rear Brakes
| colspan="3" | Single {{convert|220.0|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} disc
| Single {{convert|220.0|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} disc, Honda electronic Combined ABS on CBR600RR ABS only
|-
! Front Tire
| colspan="4" | 120/70ZR-17 radial
|-
! Rear Tire
| colspan="4" | 180/55ZR-17 radial
|-
! colspan="5" | Dimensions
|-
! Rake
| colspan="2" | 24.0 degrees
| 23.7 degrees
| 23.5 degrees
|-
! Trail
| colspan="2" | {{convert|95.0|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|96.3|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|97.7|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! Wheelbase
| colspan="2" | {{convert|54.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|54.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|53.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
|-
! Seat Height
| colspan="4" | {{convert|32.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
|-
! [[Motorcycle weight|Dry Weight]]
| {{convert|370|lb|kg|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|361|lb|kg|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|381|lb|kg|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! colspan="5" | Other
|-
! Colors
| 2003: Red/Black, Black, Pearl Yellow<br>2004: Red/Black, Black/Silver, Blue
| 2005: Black, Black/Tribal, Metallic Silver/Black, Red/Black<br>2006: Black, Pearl Orange/Black Tribal, Light Silver Metallic, Red/Black
| 2007: Pearl White/Silver, Ultra Blue Metallic/Silver, Red/Black, Black<br>2008: Red/Black, Pearl Orange/Black, Metallic Silver, Graffiti
| 2009: Red/Black, Black/Bright Green Metallic, Metallic Black, Phoenix, Pearl White/Pearl Blue/Red<br>2009 ABS: Red/Black, Metallic Black
|-
! Model ID
| colspan="4" | CBR600RR
|-
! Warranty
| colspan="4" | 1 year: Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
|}
</div>


==References==
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*Scott, Ed. Honda CBR600F4 (1999-2006) Service Manual. September 2006. Clymer: Overland Park, KS

*1999 Honda CBR600F4 Owner's Manual.  1998.  Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

*[http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/first-ride-1999-honda-cbr600f4-15163.html "First Ride: 1999 Honda CBR600f4"], ''Motorcycle.com'', November 20, 1998. <!--accessed 10/12/09-->

*[http://www.motorsports-network.com/HONDA/f4test/f4.htm "Motorsports Network Road Test - 1999 Honda CBR600f4"], ''Motorsports-Network.com'', 1999. <!--accessed 10/12/09-->

*Seate, Mike. [http://www.superstreetbike.com/features/0712_sbkp_1999_honda_cbr600f4/index.html "1999 Honda CBR600f4 - Used and Reviewed"], ''Superstreetbike.com'' <!--accessed June 5, 2008-->

*[http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/cbr600.htm "2000 Honda CBR600f4"], ''mcnews.com.au'' <!--accessed June 5, 2008-->

*[http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/history-honda-motorcycle.html "Honda Motorcycle History"], ''Motorcycle.com'' <!--accessed 10/12/09-->

*[http://www.motorpoint.com.au/Honda-CBR600F4-99.asp "Honda CBR600f4, It's Got Stuff"], ''Motorpoint.com'' <!--accessed 10/12/09-->

*[http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cbr_600_f4_2000.php "2000 Honda CBR600f4"], ''Bikez.com'' <!--accessed 10/12/09-->

*[http://www.hondanews.com/search/release/1767?q=cbr600f4&s=honda "Honda CBR600 Model History"], ''Honda Media Newsroom'', Torrance, California, August 2, 2003. <!--accessed 10/12/09-->

*[http://www.hondanews.com/search/release/1777?q=cbr600f4&s=honda "Honda Racing Timeline"], ''Honda Media Newsroom'', Torrance, California, August 2, 2003. <!--accessed 10/12/09-->

*[http://www.hondanews.com/categories/512/releases/1652 "Honda's First Dreams"], ''Honda Media Newsroom'', Torrance, California, August 2, 2003. <!--accessed 10/12/09-->

*[http://www.hondanews.com/categories/512/releases/1655 "A History of Excellence"], ''Honda Media Newsroom'', Torrance, California, August 2, 2003. <!--accessed 10/12/09-->