# 600rr engine temp **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 2, 2008, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437 "2008-06-02T21:16:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kramer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/97f17d/32.png) [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/1 "2008-06-02T21:16:19Z")
just wonderin if it is normal for the outer engine casings on my 04 600 rr to get hot to the point where you cant touch them, i just noticed this tonight and want to make sure this is normal? ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/2 "2008-06-02T21:43:27Z")
what did the temp gauge read? I know i can’t touch my engine when ive been romping on it for a while… ---
**Author:** ![frofan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9de053/32.png) [@frofan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/frofan)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 3:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/3 "2008-06-03T03:13:57Z")
Mine will hover between 170 and 190 ish depending on the temperature outside. It is also for sale in the classified section. ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/4 "2008-06-03T03:55:36Z")
sitting in traffic i get to low 220s. Totally normal on a 600rr. they just have shitty cooling systems. you could try running engine ice, they say it drops in a few degrees. ---
**Author:** ![rdandy5875](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rdandy5875/32/7511_2.png) [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 4:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/5 "2008-06-03T04:52:20Z")
I’d get 220 before the fan would kick on. And yes very very hot to the touch. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/6 "2008-06-03T04:54:18Z")
mine would run around 210 in stop and go traffic, then once you got going it would drop around 175-180. ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/7 "2008-06-03T07:04:38Z")
03 04 were the same, in 05 they made some changes to the cooling system. from what i read it lowered temps almost 5 degrees. ---
**Author:** ![Kramer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/97f17d/32.png) [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/8 "2008-06-03T08:30:26Z")
i run about 180 unless i sit, i was just making sure my clutch cover wasnt getting to hot\*\* thanks guys ---
**Author:** ![Oasis24-7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/c89c15/32.png) [@Oasis24-7](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Oasis24-7)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/9 "2008-06-03T08:41:36Z")
i run 215 at a stop for a while and 160-170 on the go ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/10 "2008-06-03T10:29:29Z")
as long as you’re below 230 or so you’re fine ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/11 "2008-06-03T10:50:40Z")
+1 to everything in this thread… its normal ---
**Author:** ![Mysterio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e56c9b/32.png) [@Mysterio](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mysterio)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/12 "2008-06-03T12:14:05Z")
I was actually wondering that myself about my r6. In stop & go I see 215 then the fan kicks on and it cools down. Around 170-180ish cruising. I was curious if the 215 was normal but now I see it is 😛 ---
**Author:** ![almostBrett](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/almostbrett/32/5249_2.png) [@almostBrett](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/almostBrett)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/13 "2008-06-03T12:53:49Z")
yeah my 07 r6 does the same, its all normal. it just sucks on warm days in shorts when its stop and go… basically my legs are on fire ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/14 "2008-06-03T13:11:16Z")
^ joking right? ---
**Author:** ![almostBrett](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/almostbrett/32/5249_2.png) [@almostBrett](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/almostBrett)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/15 "2008-06-03T13:22:36Z")
lol why ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/16 "2008-06-03T13:42:52Z")
This must be your first motorcycle. 😛 120\*F is about the limit of how hot of something you can touch for up to a second without getting a burn. An engine and exhaust will be well above that under normal operating conditions. ---
**Author:** ![Kramer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/97f17d/32.png) [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/17 "2008-06-03T13:47:48Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > This must be your first motorcycle. 😛 > > 120\*F is about the limit of how hot of something you can touch for up to a second without getting a burn. An engine and exhaust will be well above that under normal operating conditions. no…i have had 7, just dont remember/given attention to the clutch/case covers thanks though ---
**Author:** ![Kramer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/97f17d/32.png) [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/18 "2008-06-03T13:48:29Z")
:fail: > [@almostBrett](#): > > yeah my 07 r6 does the same, its all normal. > > it just sucks on warm days in shorts when its stop and go… basically my legs are on fire ---
**Author:** ![almostBrett](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/almostbrett/32/5249_2.png) [@almostBrett](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/almostBrett)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/19 "2008-06-03T13:50:06Z")
so are you pissed ive worn shorts? ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2008, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437/20 "2008-06-03T14:15:50Z")
Yes, brett. Every sportbike rider on here is the best dressed rider and the most carful and law abiding citizen out there. I kid. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/600rr-engine-temp/49437.md?page=2)