Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this 2006 CBR600RR for a while now, and I figured it’s time to share my journey. It all started a few years back when I got my hands on this bike. It was pretty much stock, with just under 20k miles on it. It was a great ride, but you know how it is, you always want a little more.
The first thing I did was look into some easy wins for performance and comfort. I mean, who doesn’t want their ride to be more comfortable, right? After digging around and reading what other riders were doing, I decided to start with the suspension. I swapped out the stock shock for an Ohlins TTX shock. Let me tell you, it made a world of difference in how the bike handled. It just felt so much more planted, especially in the corners.
- Suspension Upgrade:
- Replaced stock shock with Ohlins TTX shock.
Next up, I tackled the front forks. I installed some Mupo fork cartridges, and man, the bike felt like a whole new machine. It was way more responsive, and I felt way more confident pushing it harder. I also installed an Accossato radial master cylinder, which gave me much better braking power and feel.
- Front End and Brakes:
- Installed Mupo fork cartridges.
- Added Accossato radial master cylinder.
After getting the suspension and brakes dialed in, I started thinking about the engine. This bike’s got a 599cc engine that puts out about 117 horsepower, which is pretty sweet, but I wanted to see if I could squeeze a little more out of it. The first thing I did was install a Woolwich tune. I also put in a Moto Logic quickshifter, and it made shifting gears way smoother and faster.
- Engine and Performance:
- Installed Woolwich tune.
- Added Moto Logic quickshifter.
I did consider going all out with forged mag wheels, an Akro Evo exhaust system, and even an HRC ECU. But I decided to keep it simple for now. I might mess around with those things later, but for now, I’m pretty happy with where the bike’s at. Oh, and I also played around with the ride height. I got a lowering link kit to drop it by about 2 inches. It changed the look a bit, and I think it handles even better now.
- Aesthetic and Handling Tweaks:
- Installed CBR600RR Lowering Link Kit (2-inch drop).
So that’s pretty much it for now. It’s been a fun journey tweaking this 2006 CBR600RR. I’ve learned a lot along the way, and the bike is just so much more fun to ride now. If you’re thinking about modding your CBR600RR, I hope my experience gives you some ideas to kick things off. Every change, big or small, has made it a better ride for me.
