Honda CB600F Hornet: review, history, specs

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Honda CB600F
Manufacturer
Also called 599 , Hornet 600, CB600F
Production 2004,2006
Class Standard
Successor Honda CB650F
Engine
Liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder, DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 66.0mm x 66.0mm
Compression ratio 12:1
Horsepower 96.02 HP (71.6 KW) @ 12000RPM
Torque 45.73 ft/lbs (62.0 Nm) @ 9500RPM
Fuel System 4x34mm Carburetors
Spark Plug NGK CR9EH-9
Battery YUASA YTX7L-BS
Transmission Gear box: 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain: 525x110
Front Sprocket 15T
Rear Sprocket 42T
Suspension Front: 41mm Inverted fork; 4.7-inch travel
Rear: Single shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 5.0-inch travel
Brakes Front: Dual Full-floating 296mm discs with LBS 2-piston calipers
Rear: Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70-17
Rear Tire 180/55-17
Wheelbase 56.1 inches (1425 mm)
Seat Height 31.1 inches (790 mm)
Weight 183.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-204[1]
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Related Honda CB600S
Manuals File:Honda CB600F 1998 Service Manual.pdf
File:Honda CB600F 04-06 Service Manual.pdf
More Manuals
Honda Hornet

Introduced in 1998, the European only Honda CB600F Hornet is a motorcycle powered by a liquid-cooled, carburetted 599cc in-line 4-stroke 4-cylinder DOHC engine that produces just over 95 horsepower and weighs 176kg 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[edit | edit source]

A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 599.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70ZR-17 front tire and a 180/55ZR-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual Full-floating 296mm discs with LBS 2-piston calipers in the front and a Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Inverted fork; 4.7-inch travel while the rear was equipped with a Single shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 5.0-inch travel. The wheelbase was 56.1 inches (1425 mm) long.


History[edit | edit source]

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine Colors
1998 Europe, Oceania Name: Honda CB600F Hornet

Code: CB600FW

Honda CB600F Hornet
1999 Europe, Oceania Name: Honda CB600F Hornet

Code: CB600FX

Honda CB600F Hornet
2000 Europe, Oceania Name: Honda CB600F Hornet, Honda CB600S

Code: CB600FY, CB600F2Y

Honda CB600F Hornet
Honda CB600F Hornet S
2001 Europe, Oceania Name: Honda CB600F Hornet, Honda CB600S (Hornet S)

Code: CB600F1, CB600F21

Honda CB600F Hornet
Honda CB600F Hornet S
2002 Europe, Oceania Name: Honda CB600F Hornet, Honda CB600S (Hornet S)

Code: CB600F2, CB600F22

Honda CB600F Hornet
Honda CB600F Hornet S
2003 Europe Name: Honda CB600F Hornet

Code: CB600F3

Honda CB600F Hornet
2004 Europe, North America Name: Honda CB600F Hornet

Code: CB600F4

Honda CB600F Hornet
2005 Europe Name: Honda CB600F Hornet

Code: CB600F5

2006 Europe, North America Name: Honda CB600F Hornet

Code: CB600F6

2007 Europe Name: Honda CB600F Hornet, Honda CB600F (ABS) Hornet

Code: CB600F7, CB600FA7

2008 Europe, Oceania Name: Honda CB600F Hornet, Honda CB600F (ABS) Hornet

Code: CB600F8, CB600FA8

2009 Europe, Oceania Name: Honda CB600F Hornet, Honda CB600F (ABS) Hornet

Code: CB600F9, CB600FA9, CB600F39, CB600FA39

2010 Europe, Oceania Name: Honda CB600F Hornet, Honda CB600F (ABS) Hornet

Code: CB600FA, CB600FAA, CB600F3A, CB600FA3A

2011 Europe, Oceania Name: Honda CB600F Hornet, Honda CB600F (ABS) Hornet
2012 Europe, Oceania Name: Honda CB600F Hornet, Honda CB600F (ABS) Hornet

Specifications[edit | edit source]

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2080 mm / 81,9 in – CB600F (1998-2004)

2100 mm / 82,7 in – CB600F (2005-2006)

2085 mm / 82,1 in – CB600F (2007-2012)

Overall width 740 mm / 29,1 in – CB600F (1998-2006)

760 mm / 29,9 in – CB600F (2007-2012)

Overall height 1055 mm / 41,5 in – CB600F (1998-2004)

1070 mm / 42,1 in – CB600F (2005-2006)

1090 mm / 42,9 in – CB600F (2007-2012)

Seat height 795 mm / 31,3 in – CB600F (1998-2004)

790 mm / 31,1 in – CB600F (2005-2006)

800 mm / 31,5 in – CB600F (2007-2012)

Wheelbase 1420 mm / 55,9 in – CB600F (1998-2006)

1435 mm / 56,5 in – CB600F (2007-2012)

Ground clearance 135 mm / 5,3 in – CB600F (1998-2004), CB600F (2007-2012)

140 mm / 5,5 in – CB600F (2005-2006)

Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 196 kg / 432 lbs – CB600F (1998-2004)

200 kg / 441 lbs – CB600F (2005-2006)

198 kg / 436 lbs – CB600F (2007-2012)

205 kg / 452 lbs – CB600F ABS (2007-2012)

FRAME Type Diamond (steel) – CB600F (1998-2006)

Diamond (aluminum) – CB600F (2007-2012)

Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 41 mm, 112 mm / 4,4 in – CB600F (1998-2004)

Inverted telescopic fork 41 mm, 109 mm / 4,3 in – CB600F (2005-2012)

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock, 127 mm / 5,0 in

Adjustment: spring pre-load

Front tire size 130/70ZR16 61W – CB600F (1998-1999)

120/70ZR17 58W – CB600F (2000-2012)

Rear tire size 180/55ZR17 73W
Front brake Double disc, 296 mm, 2-piston caliper Nissin (ABS: 2007-2012)
Rear brake Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper – CB600F (1998-2006)

Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS) – CB600F (2007-2012)

Fuel capacity 16,0 l / 4,23 US gal (incl. 3,0 l - reserve) – CB600F (1998-2002)

17,0 l / 4,49 US gal (incl. 2,6 l - reserve) – CB600F (2003-2006)

19,0 l / 5,02 US gal – CB600F (2007-2012)

Trail 98 mm / 3,9 in
Fuel economy 5,75 l / 100 km
ENGINE Type Water cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 65,0 x 45,2 mm – CB600F (1998-2006)

67,0 x 42,5 mm – CB600F (2007-2012)

Displacement 599 cm³ (36,5 cu in)
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 94,0-96,5 hp (69-71 kW) / 12000 rpm – CB600F (1998-2006)

102 hp (75 kW) / 12000 rpm – CB600F (2007-2012)

Max. torque 62-63 Nm / 10000 rpm – CB600F (1998-2006)

63,5 Nm / 10500 rpm – CB600F (2007-2012)

0 to 100 km/h 3,3 sec
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetors, 4x Keihin CV 34 mm – CB600F (1998-2006)

Fuel injector, PGM-FI – CB600F (2007-2012)

ID VP49X – CB600F (1998-2006)
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.863 – CB600F (1998-2006)

2.111 – CB600F (2007-2012)

Final reduction 2.800 – CB600F (1998-2006)

2.688 – CB600F (2007-2012)

Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.928 – CB600F (1998-2006); 2.750 – CB600F (2007-2012)

2.062 – CB600F (1998-2006); 1.938 – CB600F (2007-2012)

1.647 – CB600F (1998-2006); 1.556 – CB600F (2007-2012)

1.368 – CB600F (1998-2006); 1.348 – CB600F (2007-2012)

1.200 – CB600F (1998-2006); 1.208 – CB600F (2007-2012)

1.086 – CB600F (1998-2006); 1.095 – CB600F (2007-2012)

ELECTRICAL Ignition Full transistor
Alternator 340W at 5000 rpm – CB600F (1998-2006)

333W at 5000 rpm – CB600F (2007-2012)

Battery capacity 12V-6Ah – CB600F (1998-2006)

12V-8,6Ah – CB600F (2007-2012)


1998/9[edit | edit source]

Specification - Honda CB600F Hornet
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 Liters
Wheels - FRONT: 16xMT3.50 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminum
Wheels - REAR: 17xMT5.00 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminum
Tyres - FRONT: 130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone)
Tyres - REAR: 180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone)
Suspension - FRONT: 41mm telescopic fork, 125mm axle travel
Suspension - 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
Brakes - REAR: 220mmx5mm single piston caliper hydraulic disc with sintered metal pads
Dry Weight: 176kg


2004[edit | edit source]

Videos[edit | edit source]

Honda CB600F Hornet 2008
Honda Hornet CB600F 2003


External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.