HONDA CBR600RR (2003-2006) Review | Speed, Specs & Prices (2024)

MCN rating 4 out of 5 (4/5)

Owners' rating 4.6 out of 5 (4.6/5)

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19 owners have reviewed their HONDA CBR600RR (2003 - 2006) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.

Review your HONDA CBR600RR (2003 - 2006)

5 out of 5 robertdumont632@gmail.com

27 February 2023 by robertdumont632@gmail.com

Version: robertdumont632@gmail.com

Year: 2006

Awesome bike

Buying experience: Traded for my bike

5 out of 5 Great RR

04 July 2022 by Fullrice13

Version: Pre USD forks

Year: 2003

Annual servicing cost: £300

I enjoyed owning this bike. Did everything I asked and never complained. Very forgiving for a Race Rep, easy to work on and reliable. If you haven’t tried one, you should. Great fun

Buying experience: Purchased in 2006 Very EasyLocal dealer had one priced at £5000 with 5k miles so £1 a mile. I knew exactly what I was looking for and had months to do my research

3 out of 5 Track based machine which isnt really suitable for daily ride

24 August 2021 by Lutz

Version: MX

Year: 2006

Keep in mind that it is a track focused missle

Buying experience: I had bought it as a first bike from private seller who doesnt give a damn about maintenance. For really good clean and well maintaned example you shoold look around 4k US dollars

4 out of 5 NICEST LOOKING 600 EVER

16 October 2016 by PHIL

Version: RR5

Year: 2005

Annual servicing cost: £100

I THINK IT A FANTASTIC LITTLE SUPERSPORTS,THAT STILL GET GOOD REVIEWS FROM EVERYONE I MEET.I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT

Buying experience: BOUGHT PRIVATE

4 out of 5

16 April 2016 by Boogie

Year: 2003

Mint low miles

5 out of 5

30 June 2015 by Vaggelis

Year: 2005

4 out of 5 Cbr 600RR Hannspree

30 July 2009 by Morri

Bought the bike new.good fun bike would recommend Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tyres for fast riders standard tyres are borin power ok really need to work it keep the revs high fun bike It really puts a smile on your face.

4 out of 5 Cbr 600RR Hannspree

30 July 2009 by Morri

Bought the bike new.good fun bike would recommend Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tyres for fast riders standard tyres are borin power ok really need to work it keep the revs high fun bike It really puts a smile on your face.

5 out of 5 5000miles in....

24 June 2009 by steveullyatt

rr5 bought from new, engine pulls in all gears and revs, brakes good and forgiving if you get out of shape. surprisingly good mpg 50+ if you don't go mad. Front page of The Sun speeds are seriously easy to achieve. Would have liked to see a self cancelling indicator like my 20 year old YPVS as well as a gear indicator if only for top. Wrists can ache after only short distances but better technique helps. Great bike overall, can't see anything out there i'd rather be on at the mo.

5 out of 5 Movistar 600RR '06

17 December 2008 by singh600rr

Cracking bike - my first big bike after years on a 125. The bike is nimble and light and easy to ride at low revs. Twist the throttle and she comes alive - needs high revs for top end power. If ridden well the bike can easily compete with 1ltr bikes. Looks good, simple dash, easy to maintain, reliable and very very quick.

5 out of 5 Bad Wrists

13 February 2008 by whitesox

and a sore arse are the main faults to this bike but apart from that put on some decent tyres such as the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa, find a nice twisty smooth road and eat those miles up with a big grin on our face!

5 out of 5 06 600RR - Loved it!

11 April 2007 by andyh2

Spent a year with a 06 600RR and loved it! It really puts a smile on your face. It looks great and the unit pro suspension really gives confidence to get on the gas early… really it does! The engine is a peach, smooth as silk but with a naughty side which makes you want to play with the rev counter flicking around 10k! It is also comfy (for a supersport) and is put together better than the 1000RR I now have. Any weaknesses? Er, there is not much wind protection unless you duck down but this was not bad enough for me to do anything about it!. For me the 05/06 600rr looks better than the 07 and there are elements of the 600RR that are better than the 1000RR. Highly recommended!

4 out of 5 Black 53 CBR600RR

11 April 2007 by mansk1

Bought this bike last summer for a scratch under £4k and as my first 'big' bike, its incredibly easy to ride with enough power to do some serious damage. Fantastic handling, acceleration and most of all, looks.. Inspires bags of confidence and as you would expect from a honda, virtually bullet proof. On the down side, anything over an hour on it requires a massage, zero storage, and i mean zero - if you want to take anything bigger than a credit card take your backpack. All in all though, an awesome bike.

5 out of 5 a joy to ride

09 February 2007 by phil73

Bought from new in april 2004. No probs as yet whatsoever! Covered 12000 miles in the first year alone, lovely & a joy to ride. Strengths: Easy to ride. Awesome brakes. Looks. Weaknesses: lack of Underseat storage. Slight lack of midrange

5 out of 5 53 plate bike in black, blue flame carbon can, black double bubble screen, rear seat cowl 3500mls

09 February 2007 by

I had a CBR400rr before this and that was a great bike!! Roadtested the 600RR on it's release and thought WOW!! Unfortunately I couldn't stretch to one, as I was buying another house at the time. Decided I had to get a 600 this year, tried the GSXR, and the 636 Kwaka, but the bike for me on looks and handling was RR all day long!! I love it!! Strengths: The handling is fantastic, you think it, the bike does it. Smooth and responsive on the throttle and great brakes. It's a fantastic all rounder!! Weaknesses: I can't really find any faults, apart from its a nightmare to clean, without removing the fairings. But hey, I don't take it out in the wet!!

5 out of 5 Bought new in February 2006

09 February 2007 by

A great all round bike. After getting used to riding here on a 400, this is the best thing I have done. Had the option of going for a Fireblade. No regrets. Strengths: A very user friendly bike that has no trouble keeping up with the big guys. All round just perfect. Weaknesses: No gripes. But the one thing I have a problem is storage space. But then on sport bike, is storage a problem?

5 out of 5 Sold my Fireblade to go back down to a 600

09 February 2007 by

Great handling good brakes build quality as you would expect from a Honda plus the reliability this bike actually fills me with so much confidence its unreal,also find riding position better than the blade. Strengths: To be honest the whole bike the midrange on up through the rev range to the red AWESOME. I really love this machine no need for bigger bikes. Weaknesses: Servicing and cleaning is a nightmare no room to work at all. Just a little notchy at low revs

5 out of 5 Race track manners for the road

09 February 2007 by

I bought this for £5000, after dropping back to an Aprillia RS125 2 stroke for the last year. Obviously it is vastly quicker, but for a heavier bike, the handling and turn in is actually better on the CBR. I haven't had any problems with low torque at low revs, but then maybe this is coming back up from a small 2 stroke! Opened up in 6th at 60mph, and in the blink of an eye she was doing 120 - what lack of torque ? Typical quality honda build, surprisingly easy to ride in traffic and round town, but livens up considerably when on the open road. Even pretty good with pillion, although my wife is less than 8 stone, probably harder with a heavier passenger. Bought this in (narrow) preference to a Ducati 748R, no regrets though. Strengths: Handling, brakeing and 'rider friendlyness', Covetous looks from other riders (plus my 17 year old brother and his mates!) Weaknesses:A driving ban is just a twist of the throttle away !

5 out of 5 A bike to put a grin on your face

09 February 2007 by

I bought this bike a couple of months ago and its been great fun. I had an old CBR600f which was great and could do anything, but this bike is a big step on. The acceleration, braking and handling are superb. It is a little bit stodgy in the lower revs, but this bike is designed to be revved and once you do its like being strapped to a rocket. Cleaning is a pleasure - pain thing. Its nice when its done but getting into all the nooks and cranny's is a pain. Strengths: Superb through the bends..good build quality. Weaknesses:The seat. Its like sitting on a park bench..and is only good for about 40 miles. Thinking of changing it for a Corbin..

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