Introduced in 1998, the European only Honda CB600F, also called the Hornet in Europe is a motorcycle powered by a liquid-cooled, carburetted 599cc in-line 4-stroke 4-cylinder DOHC engine that produces just over 96 horsepower (75kW) and weighs 427lb (194kg) dry. The bike has a six-speed transmission. Its suspension consists of a front cartridge fork and a rear single shock. Its brakes are dual-disc in the front and single-disc in the rear.
As a sport-oriented motorcycle that provides an upright riding position and lacks a fairing, it is considered a standard or "naked bike".
Related is a 919cc carburetted version called the CB900F
Engine
Liquid-cooled4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4
Bore & Stroke
65 x 45,2mm
Displacement
599 cubic centimetres
Compression Ratio
12:1
Carburettors
34mm slanted flat-side CV type x 4
Max. Power output
96/PS/12,000rpm (DIN)
Max Torque
6.4kg-m/9,500rpm (DIN)
Ignition
Computer-controlled digital transitorised with electronic advance
Starter
Electric
Transmission
6-Speed
Final-Drive
'O'-ring sealed chain
Dimensions
(LxWxH)
2090x730x1060mm
Wheelbase
1420mm
Seat Height
790mm
Ground Clearance
140mm
Fuel Capacity
16 Litres
Wheels.
FRONT:
16xMT3.50 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
REAR:
17xMT5.00 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Tyres
FRONT:
130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone)
REAR:
180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone)
Suspension
FRONT:
41mm telescopic fork, 125mm axle travel
REAR:
Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 128mm axle travel
Brakes
FRONT:
296mmx4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with dual piston calipers, floating rods and resin mould pads
REAR:
220mmx5mm single piston caliper hydraulic disc with sintered metal pads
Dry Weight
176kg