1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
A sport bike from 1987, the 1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane delivers 85hp from its 598cc DOHC inline-4 engine.
Specifications
Engine
- Type
- DOHC inline-4
- Displacement
- 598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Power
- 85 hp @ 11000 rpm
- Torque
- 54.0 Nm
- Compression
- —
- Bore × Stroke
- 65.0 × 45.2 mm
- Cooling
- Water-cooled
- Fuel System
- 4x Keihin carburetors
Chassis & Transmission
- Frame
- Steel perimeter frame
- Front Suspension
- Cartridge fork
- Rear Suspension
- Pro-Link monoshock
- Front Brake
- Dual disc
- Rear Brake
- Single disc
- Front Tyre
- —
- Rear Tyre
- —
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Final Drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top Speed
- 225 km/h (140 mph)
- ¼ Mile
- —
Dimensions & Weight
- Dry Weight
- 182 kg (401 lbs)
- Wet Weight
- 198 kg (437 lbs)
- Seat Height
- 790 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1400 mm
- Ground Clearance
- —
- Fuel Capacity
- 16.0 L
History & Story
In 1987, Honda launched the 1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane — a sport bike that would come to define an era of motorcycling. Hailing from Japan, it combined Japan engineering with sport bike appeal.
Powering the 1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane is a 598cc DOHC inline-4 producing 85hp. This four-cylinder engine uses water-cooled cooling and draws fuel through 4x Keihin carburetors. A 6-speed gearbox sends power via chain final drive to the rear wheel.
Weighing 182 kg (401 lbs) dry, the 1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane uses a steel perimeter frame frame, cartridge fork front suspension, and pro-link monoshock rear suspension. The braking system comprises dual disc front and single disc rear units.
Performance-wise, the 1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane achieves a claimed top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 16.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for sport bike duties. The seat height of 790 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.
Powering the 1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane is a 598cc DOHC inline-4 producing 85hp. This four-cylinder engine uses water-cooled cooling and draws fuel through 4x Keihin carburetors. A 6-speed gearbox sends power via chain final drive to the rear wheel.
Weighing 182 kg (401 lbs) dry, the 1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane uses a steel perimeter frame frame, cartridge fork front suspension, and pro-link monoshock rear suspension. The braking system comprises dual disc front and single disc rear units.
Performance-wise, the 1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane achieves a claimed top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 16.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for sport bike duties. The seat height of 790 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.
Known Issues
- Carb synchronization needed regularly
- Charging system can be weak on early models
- Rubber intake boots deteriorate with age
Fun Facts
- The 1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane was produced in Honda's Japan facilities
- The 1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane featured a steel perimeter frame frame typical of 1980s design philosophy
Collector Information
- Parts Availability
- Good
- Collector Rating
- 5/10
Resources & Parts
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