With a new compact and high-powered CBR600RR-based engine, a lightweight new cast aluminium frame and light, sporty new styling, the new 2008 CBF600S charges to the front of the mid-displacement class with a lithe new look, stronger performance and crisp, sporty handling.
Elegantly framing the crown of its new engine, the CBF600S’s redesigned half fairing features a much slimmer and visually lighter form which gives the new CBF600S a stronger impression of effortless speed and lithe, responsive handling. Contributing to this impression with a positive effect on overall performance are new air management ports prominently formed into the fairing’s side cowls, which more effectively deflect air around the rider for greatly enhanced riding comfort while contributing to lighter, more responsive handling at higher speeds. Essentially unchanged from its earlier version are a pair of large multi-reflector headlights cleanly integrated into its sharp front cowl. As before, the half-faired CBF600S also features a 2-position adjustable windscreen which can be raised an extra 50mm in height to provide extra wind protection for taller riders. Behind the front cowl resides an attractive, newly designed instrument panel featuring a new fuel gauge and new indicators for its HISS and fuel injection systems, as well as an ABS failure indicator for its Combined-ABS versions.
New Styling Features
- Sleek, new half-fairing design features new ports to deflect air around rider for enhanced comfort and lighter, easier handling.
- New lighter sculpted form gives impression of having been cut with a sharp knife, with new indents contributing to enhanced high-speed control.
- New air management ports under sides of tank and side cowl draw air out from inside to deflect air around rider for both enhanced comfort and lighter, easier changes of direction.
- Instrument panel features new HISS, ABS, FI indicators on left and new fuel gauge on right.
- Fuel tank capacity increased by 1 litre to 20 litres for extended touring range.
- New seat design features smoother, more rounded and more narrow frontal area for increased comfort, especially for shorter riders. New seat foam also helps reduce long-term riding fatigue.
- 3-position adjustable seat features all-new mounting hardware with new mounting positions and new rubber dampers to minimise vibration.
- New dogleg levers feature easier, more comfortable operation.
- New chipping guard under forward section of seat cowl protects rear damper from road grime.
- New Pearl Nightstar Black, Pearl Siena Red, Quasar Silver Metallic and Dolphin Grey Metallic colour variations.
New Performance Features
Engine
- Lighter, more compact and higher-revving new fuel-injected 600cc engine derived from that powering the 2007 CBR600RR and CB600F Hornet, but retuned for a more comfortable balance of performance and acceleration.
- Lighter engine weight realises stronger performance potential, with a focus on enhanced low-rev power that offers easier control for beginners and women.
- Engine power, performance, fuel economy and exhaust emissions all improved over current model.
- Stronger low-rev engine power and torque eases starts, with no stalling even when starting out at idle.
- Transmission 3rd, 4th & 5th gear ratios shortened for quicker acceleration.
- Shift pedal linkage position changed for improved shift feel.
- Exhaust note tuned for deeper, more impressive sound.
- New, higher-capacity radiator carried over from Hornet.
- New 300-cell catalyser and O2 sensor integrated into front section of stainless steel silencer, ensuring full conformity with EURO-3 emissions regulations.
Chassis
- All-new gravity die-cast aluminium Mono-Backbone frame based on 2007 Hornet achieves lighter weight and sharper handling.
- Stronger seat rail construction accommodates mounting of panniers and top box mounting, etc.
- Lighter frame and engine keep vehicle weight under that of current model, even with addition of HECS3 catalyser system.
- Front fork features new adjustable preload.
- 46mm longer box-section steel swingarm and 4mm longer wheelbase contribute to enhanced high-speed control, particularly under fully loaded conditions.
- New Combined-ABS version features 3-piston front brake callipers optimised for Performance Naked riding characteristics, like 2007 Hornet.
- ABS tuned for smoother, more reassuring operation.
- New lightweight 6-point floating disc brake rotors.
- Centrestand pivot and foot tang repositioned for increased leverage and easier operation.
2008 Colours (Rollover the colour to view bike!)
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