Hey everyone, Im looking into buying a cbr600r and i was wondering what changes were made for the 03-04 cbr's to the 05-06. is it just inverted forks?? or what changes were made. I tried a search and couldn't fine anything. thanx
Deven

 

There're plenty of posts on here, just need to work on your searching skills

 

ok?? a few pointer would help, I just tried searching again and came up with nothing

 

inverted forks
subframe (and all associated parts there in)
computer

jwiko

 

05/06 is 9 lbs lighter, has 2 more hp, exhaust is a little different,trunk lock is underseat, radial calipers up front and color schemes are different from 03/04.I think that's it if anyone can add anything.

 

thanx for the replies!

 

what do you mean by radial calipers?

 

Instead of the bolts going in from the side of the fork (perpendicular to the brake disk), they are mounted into the forks from the back (parellel to disk) on the radious, making them radial mount calipers. the advantage (i would surmise) would be stronger braking via the caliper mounting. probably vibratio too.

i donno. i aint no enginer.

 

last week i couldnt pass up adeal for trading in my '04 rr with 9500k (prob. set up for race) for a '05 black tribal,stock with 1100k in basically mint condition. i had my heart set on the black tribal for a long time and went with the opportunity. im more of a street rider anyway. i can say that the difference is minimal, however i see a significant improvement with braking. it's more gradual(not sure if thats the right word)than the '04 which if i braked for a quick stop the front tire locked. the '05 does feel somewhat lighter, a little stronger midrange and the forks feel stiffer and front tire lighter, very responsiive and i can see how a mistake could not be as easily forgiven as the '03-04's. the '04is amazing too but i prefer a newer one where i'm the one racking the miles. you can't go wrong with either year. hope that helps.

 

Does the 05-06 engine fit in the 03-04?