The 2010 Honda CBR600RR comes into the Modified Supersport Shootout with a solid pedigree and good odds by virtue of its successful past comparison track record. Read the full story in our 2010 Modified Supersport Shootout.
Pirelli's Diablo Supercorsa SC2 rubber was used once again and provided awesome levels of grip while easily withstanding the heat.
CT Racing provided spot-on tire support and advice as always.
One thing extremely NOT easy about the Honda CBR600RR: Changing the rear wheel.
2010 Honda CBR600RR
2010 Honda CBR600RR
Corner-entry on the Honda CBR600RR is balanced and very neutral.
2010 Honda CBR600RR
2010 Honda CBR600RR
Up close and personal with Corey Neuer on the 2010 Honda CBR600RR.
2010 Honda CBR600RR
The 2010 modified Honda CBR600RR slammed on its side laying down a hot lap in Superpole.
2010 modified Honda CBR600RR proved to be at the front of the pack from the very beginning.
2010 Honda CBR600RR
Mid-corner stability was and always has been a shining point for the Honda CBR600RR.
The Honda may not make the most HP on the dyno in modified trim but it sure didn't lack any straight-line speed compared to the competition.
Nip/Tuck's John Hensley joined us once again for the Modified Supersport Comparison. The actor has been bit by the racing bug and is progressing quickly.
Hensley found the modified Honda to be his personal bike of choice thus far.
Sorensen laid now his personal best Superpole times at both tracks on the Honda CBR600RR. At Streets the former AMA champ did a 1:20.60 while at Big Willow he recorded a 1:27.79.
2010 Honda CBR600RR
With a solid base set-up the Honda proved to be extremely easy to ride right out of the gate.
2010 Honda CBR600RR sits on the bench following Stage 1 modifications.
Erion's Arata full-titanium exhaust system was used on the 2010 Honda CBR600RR.
Vortex 520 sprockets and DID chain were used on the Honda CBR600RR for reduced weight and track-matched gearing.
Dynojet's Power Commander 5 piggybacked on top of Honda's kit ECU to handle the fuel injection tuning.
2010 Modified Supersport Shootout horsepower comparison. Note the Kawi's rather large peak advantage.
2010 Modified Supersport Shootout torque comparison. All four bikes are extremely close in modded form.
2010 Honda CBR600RR produces 111.19 hp and 45.38 lb-ft of torque.
2010 Honda CBR600RR Modified Stage 2
2010 Honda CBR600RR Modified Stage 2
2010 Honda CBR600RR Modified Stage 2
2010 Honda CBR600RR Modified Stage 2
2010 Honda CBR600RR Modified Stage 2
2010 Honda CBR600RR Modified Stage 2
2010 Honda CBR600RR Modified Stage 2
2010 Honda CBR600RR Modified Stage 2
2010 Honda CBR600RR Modified Stage 2
2010 Honda CBR600RR Modified Stage 2
2010 Honda CBR600RR Modified Stage 2
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