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The 2013 Honda CBR600RR doesn't claim massive mechanical updates compared to its predecessor, but the sportbike's seemingly nominal body redesign has a surprisingly significant effect on the motorcycle's function. Sure, the streetbike happens to look a whole lot like Honda's race-focused RC213V MotoGP machine, but the gains from the reworked body panels are functional-- and measurably real.
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For starters, the revised shape (above, right), which was inspired by the RC213V's predecessor, the RC212V (above, left), helped aid comfort through more effective wind deflection around the rider. But more functionally, the aerodynamics were refined using computational fluid dynamic analysis, helping reduce the aerodynamic drag coefficient by a notable 6.5 percent. And while an updated ram air system maximizes airflow and aids engine responsiveness, the aero improvements also played a significant part in the CBR600RR's 10 percent gain in fuel economy, from 40 mpg to 44 mpg.
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Perhaps the sweetest part of the CBR's race-inspired appearance for 2013? While the streetbike's styling drew inspiration from the outgoing RC212V race bike, the subsequent generation of MotoGP hardware, the RC213V, actually borrowed back from the street machine, and in the process delivered a more effective track weapon.
Source: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/auto-blog/honda-cbr600rr-the-power-of-aero?src=rss
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