Introduced in 1998, the European only Honda CB600F, also called the Hornet in Europe is a motorcycle powered by a liquid-cooled, carburetted 599cc in-line 4-stroke 4-cylinder DOHC engine that produces just over 96 horsepower (75kW) and weighs 427lb (194kg) dry. The bike has a six-speed transmission. Its suspension consists of a front cartridge fork and a rear single shock. Its brakes are dual-disc in the front and single-disc in the rear.

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

Related is a 919cc carburetted version called the CB900F

Engine

Liquid-cooled4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4

Bore & Stroke

65 x 45,2mm

Displacement

599 cubic centimetres

Compression Ratio

12:1

Carburettors

34mm slanted flat-side CV type x 4

Max. Power output

96/PS/12,000rpm (DIN)

Max Torque

6.4kg-m/9,500rpm (DIN)

Ignition

Computer-controlled digital transitorised with electronic advance

Starter

Electric

Transmission

6-Speed

Final-Drive

'O'-ring sealed chain

Dimensions

(LxWxH)

2090x730x1060mm

Wheelbase

1420mm

Seat Height

790mm

Ground Clearance

140mm

Fuel Capacity

16 Litres

Wheels.

FRONT:

16xMT3.50 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium

REAR:

17xMT5.00 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium

Tyres

FRONT:

130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone)

REAR:

180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone)

Suspension

FRONT:

41mm telescopic fork, 125mm axle travel

REAR:

Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 128mm axle travel

Brakes

FRONT:

296mmx4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with dual piston calipers, floating rods and resin mould pads

REAR:

220mmx5mm single piston caliper hydraulic disc with sintered metal pads

Dry Weight

176kg