CRITICAL: 'Honda 600' is ambiguous and can refer to multiple Honda products. Two main possibilities: (1) Honda N600 passenger car 1969-1972 (Honda's first US car, predecessor to Civic, tiny 2-door with 598cc twin, used 12-inch wheels with vintage 5.20-12 bias-ply tires, extremely rare collector vehicle) plus Z600 sports coupe sister, or (2) Honda 600cc motorcycles (CBR600/CB600F/VFR600/XR600 etc, completely different product category from cars).
Additionally, 'tire' as a vehicle-specific product is unusual since tires are typically size-based not vehicle-specific. Customer typically purchases tires by size specification rather than vehicle application.
We help identify the correct tire product and source from appropriate suppliers. Vintage Honda N600 tires from specialty vintage tire suppliers (Coker, Lucas Classic). Motorcycle tires from standard motorcycle tire distributors. Call (240) 301-0095 to clarify needs.
Honda 600 Product Possibilities
Possibility 1: Honda N600 Passenger Car (1969-1972)
Significance: Honda's FIRST US-market passenger car
US sales: 1970-1972 (three model years)
Predecessor to: Honda Civic (launched 1972/1973)
Engine: 598cc air-cooled vertical-twin
Configuration: Tiny 2-door FWD subcompact city car
Wheels: 12-inch with vintage 5.20-12 bias-ply tires
Rarity: Extremely rare classic collector in US today
Sister vehicle: Honda Z600 sports coupe 1970-1972
Possibility 2: Honda 600cc Motorcycles
CBR600F: 1987-2006 sport bike
CBR600RR: 2003+ sport bike (replaced CBR600F)
CB600F Hornet: Naked/standard configuration
VFR600: Sport touring variant
XR600: Off-road dirt bike
Other 600cc variants: NC600 and others
Tire category: Completely different from car tires
Why Tires are Typically Size-Based
Standardization: Tires interchangeable by size across vehicles
Size specification: Like 195/65R15 (modern) or 5.20-12 (vintage)
I'm restoring a 1971 Honda N600 (Honda's first US car, predecessor to the Civic) and needed period-correct tires. Came across this listing and Vaz immediately clarified the product type and educated me on 5.20-12 bias-ply sizing for the vintage application. They coordinated with Coker Tire for reproduction bias-ply tires suitable for show-quality restoration. Took 16 days for sourcing and shipping. Honest disclosure of product ambiguity was helpful since the N600 is such a rare vehicle that few
Galina Vasileva-Petropolsky
I came looking for tires for my Honda CBR600RR motorcycle and almost ordered before realizing this listing covers both Honda N600 cars and Honda 600cc motorcycles. Vaz clarified the difference and helped me identify I actually needed 120/70-17 front and 180/55-17 rear sport bike tires. Coordinated with Bridgestone tire distributor for Battlax S22 tires for street/canyon use. One star off because the initial 'Honda 600 tire' search was confusing - took multiple calls to clarify which product. But
What's the difference between the Honda N600 and modern Honda 600cc motorcycles?
Completely different products. Honda N600 (1969-1972) was a PASSENGER CAR - Honda's first US-market car, predecessor to Honda Civic. Tiny 2-door subcompact city car with 598cc engine and 12-inch wheels using car tires (5.20-12 bias-ply). Honda 600cc MOTORCYCLES (CBR600, CB600F, VFR600, XR600, etc.) are motorcycles from various decades using motorcycle tires (different size, construction, performance). Both happen to have '600' in name but completely different categories - cars vs motorcycles.
I have a Honda N600. What tire size do I need?
Original tire size 5.20-12 bias-ply. This is vintage sizing from the era. Modern options: (1) Reproduction 5.20-12 bias-ply tires from Coker Tire or Lucas Classic Tires (most accurate for show-quality restoration). (2) Modern radial equivalent in approximate 145R12 or 155R12 sizing (better performance but not period-correct). Decide based on restoration goals - concours-quality wants reproduction bias-ply, daily-driver use can accept modern radials. Specify your goal at order.
I have a 2010 Honda CBR600RR. What tire size do I need?
Standard CBR600RR tire sizes: 120/70-17 front and 180/55-17 rear. These are sport bike sport touring/sport sizes. Specific tire choices depend on use: street commuting (Michelin Road, Bridgestone T31, Dunlop Q-Lite), aggressive street/canyon (Michelin Power 5, Bridgestone S22, Dunlop Q4), track use (Michelin Power Cup 2, Bridgestone V02, Dunlop Q5/D213). Specify your use case and we coordinate with motorcycle tire suppliers.
Why does this listing exist if tires are size-based?
For customer education and to help with vehicle-specific tire identification. Some customers search by 'Honda 600 tire' without knowing their specific tire size, and need help identifying what they actually need. This listing helps clarify (1) which Honda 600 product (car or motorcycle), (2) what tire size their specific vehicle uses, (3) where to source the correct tire. We then connect with appropriate supplier rather than ship a generic 'Honda 600 tire' that may not fit.
Is the Honda N600 the same as the original Honda Civic?
NO, predecessor not same. The Honda N600 was Honda's FIRST US-market passenger car (US 1970-1972), and the Honda Civic launched 1972/1973 as the successor. The N600 was a tiny 2-door subcompact with 598cc engine. The Civic was significantly larger and more capable, with 1.2L+ engine, more refined design, and broader market appeal. The Civic made Honda a major US automaker. The N600 was important step that proved Honda could compete in US car market, but it was a different/smaller vehicle than the Civic that followed.
How rare is the Honda N600 today?
EXTREMELY RARE. The Honda N600 was sold in US only 1970-1972 (three model years). Total US sales were small (Honda was new to US market). Many examples have been lost to attrition, neglect, scrappage. Probably fewer than a few thousand examples survive in US today, with much smaller number in restored/running condition. Honda N600 is a significant collector vehicle - Honda's first US car, predecessor to the Civic. Values for restored examples can be substantial.
Can I use modern Honda Civic tires on my Honda N600?
NO. The Honda N600 used 12-inch wheels with vintage tire size 5.20-12. Modern Honda Civics use 15-inch or larger wheels with completely different tire sizes (185/65R15 typical for base Civic). Wheel size and tire size completely different. The vintage 5.20-12 size requires specialty vintage tires from Coker Tire or Lucas Classic Tires. No modern tire interchange available.
How does this work - what happens after I call?
We help identify your specific Honda 600 product and tire need: (1) Discuss which Honda 600 you have (passenger car or motorcycle). (2) Identify specific tire size needed. (3) Discuss application requirements (street, restoration, track, etc.). (4) Source from appropriate supplier (vintage tire specialist for N600, motorcycle tire distributor for bike). (5) Provide accurate pricing for your specific product. (6) Coordinate shipping. Educational approach ensures you get correct product.
15 Day Replacement Warranty on Correctly-Identified Tires
Covered:
Defects at delivery on correctly-identified product (manufacturing defects, damage in transit)
Not Covered:
Customer ordering wrong product type after identification assistance (car tire when motorcycle was needed or vice versa)
Normal tire wear
Road hazard damage
Mounting damage. customer accepts product identification responsibility - clarify honda 600 vehicle type at order
Contact (240) 301-0095 within 15 days.
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