Honda CB600F

Honda CB600F HORNET

Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Hornet (EU) 599 (US)
Production	1998 - present
Class	Naked bike
Related	Honda CB900F Honda CBR600F3 Honda CBR600RR

The Honda CB600F (known as the Hornet in Europe and 599 in the U.S.) is a sport bike manufactured by Honda Motor Company. It is powered by a Template:Convert/LonAonDbSoff liquid-cooled inline-4 engine, originally a detuned version of that in the Honda CBR600 sport bike, which currently produces around Template:Convert/bhp.

History

First generation CB600F

The Honda CB600F Hornet was introduced for Europe in 1998. The bike has a six-speed transmission. Its suspension consists of a front telescopic fork and a rear single shock. Its brakes are dual-disc, twin piston in the front and single-disc, single pot in the rear. It was given the 16 in (410 mm) front/17 in (430 mm) 180 section rear wheel setup from the Fireblade.

As a sport-oriented motorcycle that provides an upright riding position, it is considered a standard or "naked bike".

In 2000, Honda updated the Hornet, changing the 16 in (410 mm) front wheel for a 17 in (430 mm) to help corner stability and increasing the strength of the brake pass-over system on the front, making the brakes stronger. However, Honda did not increase the size of the fuel tank. A faired version, the CB600FS, was also introduced in 2000.

Honda brought the Hornet over to the United States and Canadian market for the 2004 and 2006 model years. It was called the Honda 599.

The highly revised CB600F model came out in April 2007. The engine of the new motorcycle is a detuned version of the engine available in the 2007 CBR600RR giving a maximum output power of approximately Template:Convert/bhp.

the European only Honda CB600F Hornet

The 'Hornet' name was not brought to the American marketplace due to the name being trademarked by the American Motor Corporation and their automobile, AMC Hornet. The Euro Hornet comes in models: 250, 600 & 900.

Specifications

	1998-1999	2000-2002	2003-2006	2007
Engine
Engine Type	599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	65.0 mm (2.56 in) x 45.2 mm (1.78 in)			67.0 mm (2.64 in) x 42.5 mm (1.67 in)
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Max Power Output	Template:Convert/PS at 12000 rpm	Template:Convert/PS at 12000 rpm	Template:Convert/bhp at 12000 rpm	Template:Convert/bhp at 12000 rpm
Max Torque	6.4 kg-m at 9500 rpm	6.3 kg-m at 10000 rpm	63 Nm at 10000 rpm	63.5 Nm at 10500 rpm
Valve Train	DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion	Four 34.0 mm (1.34 in) slanted flat-slide CV			PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital with electronic advance			Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Drivetrain
Transmission	Six-speed
Final Drive	#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
Front Suspension	41 mm (1.6 in) telescopic fork; 125 mm (4.9 in) travel	41 mm (1.6 in) telescopic fork; 120 mm (4.7 in) travel
Rear Suspension	Single shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 128 mm (5.0 in) travel
Front Brakes	Dual full-floating 296 mm (11.7 in) discs with twin-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm (8.7 in) disc with single-piston caliper			Single 240 mm (9.4 in) disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire	130/70ZR16	120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire	180/55ZR-17 radial
Dimensions
Rake	25.5 degrees			25 degrees
Trail	96.0 mm (3.78 in)			99.0 mm (3.90 in)
Wheelbase	55.9 in (1,420 mm)	56.1 in (1,420 mm)	55.9 in (1,420 mm)	56.5 in (1,440 mm)
Seat Height	31.1 in (790 mm)			31.5 in (800 mm)
Dry Weight	404 lb (183 kg)			381 lb (173 kg)
Fuel Capacity	17 L (Template:Convert/LoffAonSoffUSre)			19 L (Template:Convert/LoffAonSoffUSre)
Other
Colors	1998: Boon Silver Metallic, Candy Blazing Red, Candy Tahitian Blue. 1999: Candy Tahitian Blue, Pearl Shining Yellow, Italian Red.	2000: (unfaired) Candy Tahitian Blue, Pearl Shining Yellow, Mute Black Metallic. 2000: (faired) Candy Tahitian Blue, Mute Black Metallic, Force Silver Metallic. 2001: (unfaired) Yellow, Blue, Black 2001: (faired) Silver, Black, Blue 2002: (unfaired) Yellow, Blue, Black 2002: (faired) Silver, Black, Blue	2003: (unfaired) Blue, Black, Pearl White 2003: (faired) Silver, Black, Blue 2004: (unfaired)(US) Asphalt Black, Yellow 2006: (unfaired)(US) Asphalt Black	2007: (unfaired) Pearl Night Star Black, Pearl Sienna Red, Pearl Amber Yellow, Candy Xenon Blue
Model ID	CB600F (EU) 599 (US)
Warranty	1 year/2 years in the UK with free roadside assistance: Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

Others

• Honda CB250F

External links

• Honda Hornet - The Hornet's Nest UK Site
• Honda Hornet 600 reviews - MCN road tests of the Honda Hornet 600