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Honda CB600F Hornet Motorcycles

1998 CB600F Hornet

OVERVIEW

  • The CB600F was called “599” in the North America, but “Hornet” in Europe.

 

Engine

Engine Type Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC
Valving 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement 600cc (36.6 cid)
Bore and Stroke 65 x 45.2 mm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Fuel Delivery Four 34mm carburetors
Ignition N/A
Starter Electric
Max Power 71.1 kW (97.5 hp) @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque 66.6 Nm (49.2 ft. lbs) @ 10000 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 41mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Monoshock preload adjustable.
Front Brakes Two 296mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70-17
Rear Tire 180/55-17

DIMENSION

Seat Height 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Fuel capacity 16 litres (4.2 Gal)
Dry weight 176 kg (387 lb)

OTHER

Fuel Consumption 5.9 L/100km (40 mpg)
Standing Quarter Mile 11.4 sec /192.2 km/h (119.4 mph)
Top Speed 226.6 km/h (141 mph)

1999 CB600F Hornet

OVERVIEW

  • The CB600F was called “599” in the North America, but “Hornet” in Europe.

Engine

Engine Type Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC
Valving 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement 600cc (36.6 cid)
Bore and Stroke 65 x 45.2 mm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Fuel Delivery Four 34mm carburetors
Ignition N/A
Starter Electric
Max Power 71.1 kW (97.5 hp) @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque 66.6 Nm (49.2 ft. lbs) @ 10000 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 41mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Monoshock preload adjustable.
Front Brakes Two 296mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70-17
Rear Tire 180/55-17

DIMENSION

Fuel capacity 16 Litres (4.2 Gal)
Dry weight 176 kg (387 lb)

OTHER

Fuel Consumption 5.9 L/100km (40 mpg)
Standing Quarter Mile 11.4 sec /192.2 km/h (119.4 mph)
Top Speed 226.6 km/h (141 mph)

2000-03 CB600F Hornet

Engine

Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke,
Valving 16-valve DOHC inline-4
Displacement 599cc
Bore and Stroke 65 x 45.2mm
Compression Ratio 12:1
Fuel Delivery Four 34mm downdraft flat-slide CV-type
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Starter Electric
Max Power 88 bhp @ 11,750rpm
Max Torque 45 lb/ft @ 9,250rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive ‘O’-ring sealed chain
Front Wheel 17 x MT3.50 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminum
Rear Wheel 17 x MT5.50 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminum

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 41mm telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel
Rear Suspension Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable pre-load, 128mm axle travel
Front Brakes 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston calipers fitted with sintered metal pads and gripping floating steel rotors
Rear Brakes 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire 180/55 ZR17

DIMENSION

Overall length 2095mm (82.5 inches)
Overall width 740mm (29.1 inches)
Overall height 1065mm (41.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1425mm (56.1 inches)
Seat Height 790mm (31.1 inches)
Ground Clearance 140mm (5.5 inches)
Fuel capacity 16 liters (4.2 Gal) (including three-litre reserve) (0.8 Gal)
Dry weight 176 kg (387 lb)

OTHER

2004 CB600F

Engine

Engine Type 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Valving DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Displacement 599cc
Bore and Stroke 65.0mm x 45.2mm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Fuel Delivery Four 34.0mm slanted flat-slide CV
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive #525 O-ring-sealed chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 41mm telescopic fork; 4.3-inch travel
Rear Suspension Single shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 5.0-inch travel
Front Brakes Dual full-floating 296.0mm discs with twin-piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 220.0mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire 180/55ZR-17 radial

DIMENSION

Rake 25.0 degrees
Trail 98.0mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1420mm (55.9 inches)
Fuel capacity 19 Litres (5.0 Gal)
Dry weight 182 kg (401.0 pounds)

OTHER

Emissions California version meets CARB 2004 emissions standards.
Colors
  • Asphalt
  • Yellow
Warranty 1 year

2005 CB600F “599”

Engine

Engine Type Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC
Valving 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement 599cc
Bore and Stroke 65 x 45.2mm
Compression Ratio 11.6:1
Fuel Delivery 4x 34mm slanted flat-slide VP-type
Ignition Computer-controlled digital
Starter Electric
Max Power 71 kW 97 hp @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque 63 Nm @ 9500 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 41mm Upside down forks, 120mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension Monoshock damper with 7-way adjustable preload, 128mm wheel travel
Front Brakes Two 296mm discs
Rear Brakes Single 220mm disc
Front Tire 120/70ZR17
Rear Tire 180/55 ZR17

DIMENSION

Fuel capacity 17 Litres
Dry weight 188 kg

OTHER

Standing Quarter Mile 12.9 sec
Top Speed 214.8 km/h

2006 CB600F “599”

Engine

Engine Type 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke 65.0mm x 45.2mm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Fuel Delivery 4x 34mm slanted flat-slide VP-type
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Fuel Delivery Four 34.0mm slanted flat-slide CV
Ignition Computer-controlled digital with electronic advance

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive #525 O-ring-sealed chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 41mm inverted fork; 4.7-inch travel
Rear Suspension Single shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 5.0-inch travel
Front Brakes Dual full-floating 296.0mm discs with twin-piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 220.0mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire 180/55ZR-17 radial

DIMENSION

Rake 25.5 degrees
Trail 96.0mm (3.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1425mm (56.1 inches)
Seat Height 790mm (31.1 inches)
Fuel capacity 17 litre (4.5 Gal)
Dry weight 183.6 kg (404.0 lb)

OTHER

Emissions
  • Meets current CARB and EPA standards
  • California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Colors Metallic Black
Model ID CB600F

2007 CB600F Hornet

Engine

Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4
Bore and Stroke 67 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio 12:1
Carburation PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Max. Power Output 75kW/12,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque 63.5Nm/10,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Starter Electric

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive #525 O-ring sealed chain
Wheels Front Hollow-section 5-spoke cast aluminium, 17M/C x MT3.5
Wheels Rear Hollow-section 5-spoke cast aluminium, 17M/C x MT5.5

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 41mm inverted telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel
Rear Suspension Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 128mm axle travel
Front Brakes 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston calipers, floating rotors and sintered metal pads
Rear Brakes 240 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads
Front Tire 120/70-ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tire 180/55-ZR17M/C (73W)

DIMENSION

Overall length 2090mm (82.3 inches)
Overall width 740mm (29.1 inches
Overall height 1095mm (43.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1435mm (56.5 inches)
Seat Height 800mm (31.5 inches)
Ground Clearance 135mm (5.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity 19 litres (5 Gal) (including 4-litre (1 Gal) LCD-indicated reserve)
Dry Weight 173 kg (381 lb)

OTHER

2012 CB600F Hornet

Engine

Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4
Bore and Stroke 67 x 42.5mm
Fuel Delivery PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Compression Ratio 12:1
Carburation PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Max. Power Output 75kW/12,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque 63.5Nm/10,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Starter Electric

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive #525 O-ring sealed chain
Wheels Front Hollow-section 5-spoke cast aluminium, 17M/C x MT3.5
Wheels Rear Hollow-section 5-spoke cast aluminium, 17M/C x MT5.5

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 41mm inverted telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel
Rear Suspension Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 128mm axle travel
Front Brakes 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston calipers, floating rotors and sintered metal pads
Rear Brakes 240 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads
Front Tire 120/70-ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tire 180/55-ZR17M/C (73W)

DIMENSION

Overall length 2090mm (82.3 inches)
Overall width 740mm (29.1 inches
Overall height 1095mm (43.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1435mm (56.5 inches)
Seat Height 800mm (31.5 inches)
Ground Clearance 135mm (5.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity 19 Litres (5.0 GalUS) [including 4-Litre (1 Gal) LCD-indicated reserve]
Dry Weight
  • Front: 99 kg (218 lb)
  • Rear: 99 kg (218 lb)

OTHER

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