Honda CB600S Hornet: review, history, specs
The Honda CB 600S Hornet was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Honda between 1998 and 2003. Max torque was 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 10000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 96.96 HP (72.3 KW) @ 12000 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 229.8 km/h.
Honda CB600 | |
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Also called | CB600S Hornet-S, CB 600 S Hornet-S, CB600F ABS, CB600F, CB600F Hornet 600, CB600F Hornet ABS, CB600S Hornet, CB600F Hornet, CB 600 S Hornet, CB 600 F Hornet |
Production | 1998-99 |
Class | Standard |
Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 66.0mm |
Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 229.8 km/h |
Horsepower | 96.96 HP (72.3 KW) @ 12000RPM |
Torque | 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 10000RPM |
Fuel System | 4x34mm carburetors |
Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) |
Spark Plug | NGK CR9EH-9 |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Frame | Steel, Backbone frame |
Suspension | Front: 41mm Telescopic forks Rear: Monoshock preload adjustable. |
Brakes | Front: 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers Rear: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone) |
Rear Tire | 180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone) |
Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 55.9 in |
Length | 80.91 inches (2055 mm) |
Width | 29.29 inches (744 mm) |
Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
Weight | 179 kg / 389.2 lbs (dry), 201 kg / 457.7 lbs (wet) |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-204[1] |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 16 Liters / 3.6 gal |
Related | Honda CB600F |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The major practical failing of Honda's original Hornet compared with its main competitors was the lack of any wind- or weather-protection on longer trips. Honda's answer was the Hornet'S', launched two years after the base bike. A small bikini fairing gave the Hornet'S' the long-distance capability it had lacked before. Year-round commuters and occasional tourers benefited from the higher top speeds and relaxed progress made possible by the screen, although many considered the naked bike the more stylish version. Honda also changed the front wheel size for this model year to a 43cm (17in) part. This allowed much wider tire choice for the Hornet, and also applied to the unfaired bike from 2000 onwards.
EngineEdit
The engine was a Liquid cooled, cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 12.0:1 compression ratio.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple discs, cable operated.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone) front tire and a 180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone) rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock preload adjustable.. The CB600S Hornet was fitted with a 16 Liters / 3.6 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 179 kg / 389.2 lbs. The wheelbase was 1425 mm / 55.9 in long.
1998 Honda CB 600S HornetEdit
The 1998 MY Honda CB 600S Hornet has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 599cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant that was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can reach a maximum power output of 97 horsepower and 65 Nm of torque.
Also, it has been fitted with a half-fairing with a small windscreen, an under-belly exhaust system with an under-seat mounted chromed muffler, a dual seat with a pillion grab handle, die-cast aluminum wheels, wide handlebars, a telescopic front fork coupled to a rear monoshock and dual front disc brakes.
1999 Honda CB 600S HornetEdit
The 1999 MY Honda CB 600S Hornet has standard features such as a half-fairing with a small windscreen, an under-belly exhaust system with an under-seat mounted chromed muffler, a dual seat with a pillion grab handle, die-cast aluminum wheels, wide handlebars, a telescopic front fork coupled to a rear monoshock and dual front disc brakes.
In the engine department it is powered by a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 599cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse, mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 97 horsepower and 65 Nm of torque.
2000 Honda CB 600S HornetEdit
The 2000 MY Honda CB 600S Hornet boasts a maximum power output of 97 horsepower and 65 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 599cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant that was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.
Also, it comes equipped with a half-fairing with a small windscreen, an under-belly exhaust system with an under-seat mounted chromed muffler, a dual seat with a pillion grab handle, die-cast aluminum wheels, wide handlebars, a telescopic front fork coupled to a rear monoshock and dual front disc brakes.
2001 Honda CB 600S HornetEdit
The 2001 MY Honda CB 600S Hornet has been fitted by the Japanese engineers from the House of Tokyo with a half-fairing with a small windscreen, an under-belly exhaust system with an under-seat mounted chromed muffler, a dual seat with a pillion grab handle, die-cast aluminum wheels, wide handlebars, a telescopic front fork coupled to a rear monoshock and dual front disc brakes.
In addition, it can produce a claimed 97 horsepower and 65 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 599cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.
2002 Honda CB 600S HornetEdit
The 2002 MY Honda CB 600S Hornet has, at its heart, a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 599cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant, mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can reach a maximum power output of 97 horsepower and 65 Nm of torque.
Standard features include die-cast aluminum wheels, a dual seat with a pillion grab rail, a 41mm telescopic front fork coupled to an adjustable monoshock, an under-belly exhaust system with an under-seat chromed muffler, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, a half-fairing with a small windscreen and dual front disc brakes.
2003 Honda CB 600S HornetEdit
The 2003 MY Honda CB 600S Hornet has been equipped with die-cast aluminum wheels, a dual seat with a pillion grab rail, a 41mm telescopic front fork coupled to an adjustable monoshock, an under-belly exhaust system with an under-seat chromed muffler, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, a half-fairing with a small windscreen and dual front disc brakes.
In the engine department it is powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 599cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse, paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can produce a claimed 97 horsepower and 65 Nm of torque.
PhotosEdit
SpecificationsEdit
Make Model | Honda CB 600S Hornet |
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Year | 1998-99 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Displacement | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 65 x 45.2 mm |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled, |
Compression | 12.0:1 |
Lubrication | Wet sump |
Engine Oil | Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 |
Induction | 4x 34mm carbs |
Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) |
Spark Plug | NGK, CR9EH-9 |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 97.5 hp / 71.1 kW @ 12000 rpm (84.31/11400 |
Max Torque | 65.6 Nm / 6.83 kg-m @ 10000 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | Steel, Backbone frame |
Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic forks |
Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension | Monoshock preload adjustable. |
Rear Wheel Travel | 128 mm / 4.9 in |
Front Brakes | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Wheel | 16xMT3.50 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminum |
Rear Wheel | 17xMT5.00 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminum |
Front Tire | 130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone) |
Rear Tire | 180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone) |
Rake | 26° |
Trail | 96 mm / 3.7 in |
Dimensions | Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in Width 745 mm / 29.3 in Height 1070 mm / 42.1 in |
Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 55.9 in |
Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
Ground Clearance: | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
Dry Weight | 179 kg / 389.2 lbs |
Wet Weight | 201 kg / 457.7 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 16 Liters / 3.6 gal |
Consumption Average | 19.2 km/lot |
Standing ¼ Mile | 11.6 sec |
Top Speed | 229.8 km/h |
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.