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Honda CBR 600 F4 1999: A Comprehensive Comparison with Other CBR Models



In 1999 Honda released a new CBR 600F model - the F4. Compared to the F3 version, it seems to be redesigned from scratch. It has an aluminium frame, which makes it 16 kg lighter than the previous model. The list of changes is long: engine, carburetors, brakes, muffler, wheels, immobiliser, headlight and fairings. This makes it much faster than its predecessor.




honda cbr 600 f4 1999




CLOCKS1999-2000 machines had the dullest set of clocks ever. The black clock surrounds and black dials were as sombre as a Radiohead gig. 2001-on machines have much funkier digital speedos and a shift light at 14,000 revs. Sadly it isn't adjustable to 12,500 where the power tails off


CAMSHAFTThere was an early scare with the 1999 model where the first few machines in the UK suffered from noisy camshafts. The fault was traced back to the cylinder heads being fitted incorrectly, starving the camshaft bearings of oil. A service bulletin told dealers of the problem and Honda reported only five problem cases world-wide


HOW MUCH, MISTER?Honda CBR600F (1999-2000 FX/FY models)Price new: 6995 to 6550Pay now: 2500 upwardsColours: Black/yellow, red/blue, red/white, black/silver/gunmetalThe first CBR with a proper ally beam frame, 180-section rear, 95 achievable bhp, new forks and suspension, all in a 170-kilo chassiscmgAdQueuePush( function() AccelerateAdManager.displayAd("VD-mpu-4-mobile"); );


CLOCKS 1999-2000 machines had the dullest set of clocks ever. The black clock surrounds and black dials were as sombre as a Radiohead gig. 2001-on machines have much funkier digital speedos and a shift light at 14,000 revs. Sadly it isn't adjustable to 12,500 where the power tails off.


CAMSHAFT There was an early scare with the 1999 model where the first few machines in the UK suffered from noisy camshafts. The fault was traced back to the cylinder heads being fitted incorrectly, starving the camshaft bearings of oil. A service bulletin told dealers of the problem and Honda reported only five problem cases world-wide. cmgAdQueuePush( function() AccelerateAdManager.displayAd("VD-mpu-6-mobile"); );


How much, mister? Honda CBR600F (1999-2000 FX/FY models) Price new: 6995 to 6550 Pay now: 2500 upwards Colours: Black/yellow, red/blue, red/white, black/silver/gunmetal The first CBR with a proper ally beam frame, 180-section rear, 95 achievable bhp, new forks and suspension, all in a 170-kilo chassis


A supersport machine derived from the race-track models, the 1999 CBR600 F4 is a streetable version of the winning machines. Built around the Pro Frame chassis, the bike boasts excellent maneuverability and provides the rider with unrivaled control. Light and muscular, the bike can be used on the road on a daily basis, but there's no one to stop you from burning rubber on the track during the weekend. 2ff7e9595c


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