Key Points
- Honda has unveiled its most recent update to the CBR600RR at the 2023 Suzuka 8 Hours weekend.
- The updated bike is expected to be emissions compliance update more than anything else.
- There are two new colours: a Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) tricolour livery and a cool matte black version.
- It’s not yet clear what colours will be available in international markets, including the US.
- If you’re attending the 2023 Suzuka 8 Hours, be sure to check out the Honda booth and the Moto merry-go-round experience.
- We’ll be sure to post full details on the updated Honda CBR600RR once they become available.
On August 4, 2023, Honda unveiled the latest update to the CBR600RR at the 2023 Suzuka 8 Hours weekend, which is part of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Endurance World Championship. The Suzuka Circuit, where the event takes place, is operated by Honda Mobilityland Corporation, making it a home race for Honda and a perfect opportunity for them to showcase their latest work.
Previous version
While full details of the updates haven’t been released yet, it is widely expected that this update primarily focuses on emissions compliance to meet Japan’s latest emissions rules. The previous revision of the CBR600RR was completed before these rules took effect, so this update is likely aimed at ensuring the bike’s compliance with the new regulations.
Concerns have been raised about how emissions compliance measures may impact the power output of the motorcycle. However, based on experience with similar tweaks to previous models, it is unlikely that there will be significant changes in power output due to these updates.
New version
The new version of the Honda CBR600RR also comes with new paint and graphics. Honda has showcased images and videos of the bike, featuring a new Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) tricolour livery and a cool matte black version, which might be offered for the Japanese market release. However, it’s not yet clear what colour options will be available in international markets, including the US, where the current version of the CBR600RR is already available with the previous HRC tricolour paint scheme.
For attendees of the 2023 Suzuka 8 Hours race, there is an exciting moto merry-go-round experience at the Honda booth. This interactive display allows people to have fun and even feel like a child again while enjoying the Honda paper lanterns and checking out the latest CBR600RR.
Full details
The full details of the updated Honda CBR600RR will be posted once they become available. As of now, the current version of the CBR600RR is available in various markets worldwide, including the US, where the 2023 model is offered in the previous version’s HRC tricolour paint scheme, with an MSRP starting at $12,099 excluding destination, freight, and other charges.
Conclusion
Honda has unveiled its most recent update to the CBR600RR, which is expected to be an emissions compliance update more than anything else. However, there are also two new colours to consider: a Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) tricolour livery and a cool matte black version.
It’s not yet clear what colours will be available in international markets, including the US. If you’re attending the 2023 Suzuka 8 Hours, be sure to check out the Honda booth and the Moto merry-go-round experience. We’ll be sure to post full details on the updated Honda CBR600RR once they become available.
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