There's no tougher proving ground for a 600cc sportbike than the AMA Formula Xtreme class, and considering the fact that one machine — the CBR600RR — has won every single race of the last two seasons, not to mention the 2004 World Supersport title and 2005 Daytona 200, need we say more? Well, other than this state-of-the-racing-art middleweight marvel simply has no equals.

MSRP* $8,999
Engine type 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke 67.0mm x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Transmission Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive #525 O-ring-sealed chain
Front suspension 41.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel
Rear suspension Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 5.1-inch travel
Front brakes Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 310.0mm discs
Rear brake Single 220.0mm disc
Front tire 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear tire 180/55ZR-17 radial
Rake 24.0 degrees
Trail 95.0mm (3.7 inches)
Wheelbase 54.7 inches
Seat height 32.3 inches
Turning Radius 10.5 feet
Dry weight 361 pounds
Fuel capacity 4.8 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
Color Light Silver Metallic, Red/Black, Pearl Orange/Black Tribal, Black
Model ID CBR600RR

Specifications subject to change.

* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) shown do not include freight/destination or other dealer charges.

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