Model year 2027: Honda refines the CBR600RR supersport racer

Since its return to the European market in the 2024 model year, the CBR600RR has once again firmly established itself in the hearts of sports riders: over 9,600 units have been sold in Europe since then. The secret to its success remains the combination of everyday practicality and uncompromising track performance. For the 2027 model year, Honda is now making selective improvements to further optimise handling, aesthetics and rider interaction.

At the heart of the CBR600RR remains its high-revving inline four-cylinder engine. It continues to deliver 121 PS at 14,250 rpm and 63 Nm at 11,500 rpm and remains one of the most iconic engines in the supersport class. An assist/anti-hopping clutch and a standard quickshifter ensure crisp and precise gear changes.

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New for the 2027 model year are the radially mounted calipers of the twin-disc brake system, adopted from the flagship Superbike, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. The ABS now offers three selectable modes: Standard, Track and Race.

A redesigned front fairing with an integrated spoiler design creates a cleaner, more harmonious look without compromising on aerodynamic efficiency.

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An upgraded 5-inch TFT colour display improves readability and menu navigation. In terms of electronics, the CBR600RR was already comprehensively equipped with a Bosch six-axis IMU, ride-by-wire, multi-stage traction control, wheelie control, rear-wheel lift detection and cornering ABS.

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For ambitious track-day riders and racing use, Honda is offering three HRC Race Kits for the 2027 model year, the components of which are not approved for use on public roads. These include, amongst other things, revised suspension components, steel-braided brake hoses, modified intake manifolds, a titanium exhaust system, a larger radiator, camshafts and a re-machined cylinder head.