| Year of specifications |
2005 |
| Engine |
599 cc,
4 cylinder |
| Transmission |
6-speed,
chain |
|
Top speed |
134 mph |
| 0-60 MPH |
- |
| Horsepower |
84 hp
@ 12,000 rpm |
| Weight |
178 kg
|
| Seat
height |
790 mm |
The Honda Hornet CB600F was originally inspired by a Japan only
250cc version. The Hornet is Honda's entry into the hotly contested,
budget naked middleweight market. It competes directly with
the Bandit GSF650 from
Suzuki and the Yamaha FZ6 for
sales.
The CB600F Hornet is powered by an in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve
water-cooled engine from the CBR600 sportsbike. The engine is
de-tuned with smaller carburetors giving it a larger mid range
but less peak power than the sportsbike version. It is still
however a competent and useful engine with plenty of available
power.
The exposed engine is mounted under a steel tube backbone
frame. The suspension is basic but effective, with 41mm
conventional forks used up front and a cantilever type rear
monoshock
for the rear. Twin piston caliper front brakes are also courtesy
of the CBR600. The pads are intentionally slightly less effective
than the CBR's to make braking smoother for novice riders.
When compared to the Bandit most consider the Hornet to be slightly
superior in build quality and performance, but the CB600F Hornet
is usually slightly higher in price.
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