Honda CBR 600RR Retort Thomas Lüthi (2006)

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The Honda CBR 600RR Retort Thomas Lüthi Replica motorcycle was produced in Switzerland in 2006. It has a four-stroke transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with 4 valve per cylinder, a capacity of 599cc, and a compression ratio of 12:1. The engine is liquid-cooled and uses synthetic 10W/40 oil for lubrication. The motorcycle has dual stage fuel injection and computer-controlled digital transistorized ignition with three-dimensional mapping. It has a maximum power output of 117hp at 13000 rpm and a maximum torque of 66Nm at 11000 rpm. The transmission is six-speed and the final drive is chain. The frame is made of aluminum twin spar and the suspension includes a 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork in the front and a Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock in the rear. The motorcycle has front and rear disc brakes and 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires. It has a 1389.3mm wheelbase and a dry weight of 163.7kg. With a top speed of 255.9 km/h, it can reach 60 mph in 3.13 seconds and complete a standing quarter-mile in 10.71 seconds at 134.9 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CBR 600RR Retort Thomas L1/4 thi Replica

Production: 125 Switzerland only


Year: 2006
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 42.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Spark Plug: NGK, IMR9C-9H
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 117 hp / 87.2 kW @ 13000 rpm
Power Rear Tyre: 102 hp @ 13500 rpm
Max Torque: 66 Nm / 48.7 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminium, twin spar
Front Suspension: 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability.
Front Wheel Travel: 119.5 mm / 4.3 in
Rear Suspension: Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability.
Rear Wheel Travel: 129.5 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Turning Radius: 10.5 feet
Rake (Caster Angle): 24 degrees
Trail: 95 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions: Length 2065 mm Width 685 mm Height 1135 mm
Wheelbase: 1389.3 mm / 54.7 in
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32.3
Dry Weight: 163.7 kg / 361 lbs
Wet Weigh: 191 kg / 421 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Liters

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.71 sec / 134.9 mp/h
Standing 60mph: 3.13 sec
Standing 140mph: 13.39 sec
Top Speed: 255.9 km/h

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