Honda Hornet 600: history, specs, pictures
| Honda Hornet 600 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Hornet |
| Production | 1999 - 2007 |
| Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 67.0mm x 42.5mm |
| Top Speed | 135 mph (218 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 98.43 HP (73.4 KW) @ 12000RPM |
| Torque | 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: teleskopgabel Rear: central shock strut swings |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. double piston brake pliers (cbs abs opt.) Rear: single disc. piston brake pliers (cbs abs opt.) |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-17 |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 inches (1435 mm) |
| Length | 82.28 inches (2090 mm) |
| Width | 29.13 inches (740 mm) |
| Height | 43.11 inches (1095 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Weight | 197.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 0.79 liters/100 km (126.6 km/l or 297.75 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda Hornet 600 was a in-line four, four-stroke standard produced by Honda between 1999 and 2007. It could reach a top speed of 135 mph (218 km/h). Max torque was 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 10500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 98.43 HP (73.4 KW) @ 12000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 67.0mm bore x 42.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 600.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. double piston brake pliers (cbs abs opt.) in the front and a single disc. piston brake pliers (cbs abs opt.) in the rear. The front suspension was a teleskopgabel while the rear was equipped with a central shock strut swings. The Hornet 600 was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long.