Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

Supersports

14 Australian Road Rider Bike Guide

With effective but minimal fairing, the sports-oriented CBR650F is designed to conquer corners with

ease while also being the ideal partner on busy urban streets. Built on the same platform as its naked

counterpart, the CB650F, the CBR650F’s slim feel and high-set handlebars provide excellent control and

confi dence while its sharp lines and racing livery are reminiscent of Honda’s CBR legacy.

HONDA CBR600RR $14,

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 16-valve

DOHC inline-

Displacement: 999cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 6-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/50ZR

Seat height: 834mm

Kerb weight: 195kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 16L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: FURTHER EVOLVED

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 16-valve

DOHC inline-

Displacement: 649cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 6-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 180/55R

Seat height: 810mm

Kerb weight: 211kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17.3L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: SPORTY LEARNER

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 16-valve

DOHC inline-

Displacement: 599cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 6-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR

Seat height: 820mm

Kerb weight: 186kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 18L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: LIGHT AND COMPACT

Over the last 25 years, the Fireblade has seen many changes and has been through many evolutions,

each underpinned by the concept of Total Control. Each generation has built on the legacy of the

original Fireblade, providing a superbly balanced package that works incredibly well on track and,

even more importantly, is both exhilarating and uniquely rewarding to ride on the open road. Adding

the knowledge gained during the development of the RC213V-S, the 2017 Fireblade CBR1000RR SP

further solidifi es the legacy of the world’s best supersport motorcycle.

Supremely compact and potent, the CBR600RR delivers blistering power balanced by easy, natural

handling and faultless road manners. This is made possible by its ultra-light weight, mass centralisation

and a compact chassis. The engine delivers immediate, exhilarating torque, while its fairing is

aggressively aerodynamic, enhancing stability and allowing maximum enjoyment of the performance.

Smooth, strong braking power is provided by radially mounted four-piston caliper front disc brakes.

HONDA CBR650F $10,

The CBR500RA’s performance will give anyone looking for their fi rst sports bike an exhilarating ride on a

twisty, winding road or even a race track. A motorcycle designed to be ridden, the CBR500RA will work

equally well in urban environments and will be thoroughly enjoyed by people of all shapes and sizes. This

LAMS-approved sports machine delivers plenty of performance to all sport riders, including riders moving up

from the sporting, entry-level Honda CBR300R, as well as more experienced riders who will appreciate the

CBR500RA’s light and nimble handling.

Engine: Liquid-cooled, parallel twin

Displacement: 471cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 6-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 160/60ZR

Seat height: 785mm

Kerb weight: 194kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17.3L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: MINI FIREBLADE

HONDA CBR500RA $

HONDA CBR1000RR SP FIREBLADE

$28,

LAMS APPROVED

LAMS APPROVED

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