Honda CB600F

The Honda CB600F (known as the Hornet in Europe and Brazil and 599 in the U.S.) is a standard motorcycle manufactured by Honda.[1][2][3] It is powered by a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled inline-four engine, originally a detuned version of that in the Honda CBR600 sport bike, which currently produces around 102 bhp (76 kW). The 'Hornet' name was not taken to North America as AMC, and its successor, Chrysler, had trademarked the name with the AMC Hornet.

Honda CB600F/Hornet/599
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledHonda Hornet (Europe and Brazil)
Honda 599 (United States)
Production1998–2013
SuccessorHonda CB65
ClassStandard
Engine599 cc (36.6 cu in), liquid cooled, inline four
RelatedHonda CB900F
Honda CBR600F3
Honda CBR600RR

History
Honda CB650F
ManufacturerHonda
Production2014–2019
PredecessorHonda CB600F
SuccessorHonda CB650R
ClassStandard
Engine648.7 cc (39.6 cu in)
RelatedHonda CBR650F

The Honda CB600F Hornet was introduced for Europe in 1998. It was based on the CB250F that was restricted to 250 cc (15 cu in) at its home-market (Japan) because of local laws (this bike was released only in Japan from 1996 or 1997 until 2015, when it was succeeded by the CB300F). The bike has a six-speed transmission. Its suspension consists of a single shock in the rear and a conventional telescopic fork in the front until it was succeeded by an upside-down fork in 2005. Its brakes are dual-disc, Nissin twin piston in the front and single-disc, Nissin single piston in the rear. It was given the 16 in (410 mm) diameter front wheel and 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.

In 2003, Honda gave the CB600F version a make-over, with a larger fuel tank (17 L or 3.7 imp gal or 4.5 US gal as opposed to the former 16 L or 3.5 imp gal or 4.2 US gal), and 'sharper' styling. The CB600S faired version was discontinued.

In 2005, the instrument cluster was modernised, and more importantly, it was fitted with inverted front forks, to improve road-holding and cornering stability.

Honda took the Hornet to the United States and Canadian market for the 2004 and 2006 model years. It was called the 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 102 bhp (76 kW).

In 2011, the model got a facelift. The headlight assembly was changed and the instrument cluster uses LCD display. This bike shared many of the same components – swingarm, fork, frame, engine – as the Honda CBR600F that was reintroduced in 2011.[4][5]

In 2014, the model received a major update and got a displacement increase of 49 cc, the new model is called CB650F.[6]

Specifications
1998-1999 2000-2002 2003-2006 2007–2013 2014–present
Locations
Model ID Europe (CB600F Hornet) Europe (CB600F Hornet) & North America (599) Europe (CB650F) & North America (?)
Engine
Engine Type 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4 648.7 cc (39.6 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4
Bore/Stroke 65.0 mm × 45.2 mm (2.56 in × 1.78 in) 67.0 mm × 42.5 mm (2.64 in × 1.67 in) 67.0 mm × 46.0 mm (2.6 in × 1.8 in)
Compression Ratio 12.0:1 11.4:1
Max Power Output 94.69 bhp (70.61 kW) at 12,000 rpm 94 bhp (70 kW) at 12,000 rpm 96.5 bhp (72.0 kW) at 12,000 rpm
80.4 hp (60.0 kW)(rear wheel)[7]		 102 bhp (76 kW) at 12,000 rpm 85.8 hp (64.0 kW) @ 11,000 rpm[6]
Max Torque 46.3 lbf⋅ft (62.76 N⋅m) @ 9,500 rpm 45.6 lbf⋅ft (61.78 N⋅m) @ 10,000 rpm 46.5 lbf⋅ft (63 N⋅m) @ 10,000 rpm
41.7 lb⋅ft (56.5 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[7]		 46.8 lbf⋅ft (63.5 N⋅m) @ 10,500 rpm 46.5 lbf⋅ft (63 N⋅m) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed)[6]
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion Four 34.0 mm (1.34 in) slanted flat-slide CV PGM-FI electronic fuel injection 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 41 mm (1.6 in) inverted telescopic fork 41 mm (1.6 in) Telescopic fork; 109.2 mm (4.3 in) travel
Rear Suspension Single shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 128 mm (5.0 in) travel Single shock with spring-preload adjustability; 127.0 mm (5.0 in) travel
Front Brakes Dual full-floating 296 mm (11.7 in) discs with twin-piston calipers. Dual full-floating 296 mm (11.7 in) discs with twin-piston calipers. ABS optional. Two-piston calipers with dual 320 mm (12.6 in) discs
Rear Brakes Single 220 mm (8.7 in) disc with single-piston caliper. Single 240 mm (9.4 in) disc with single-piston caliper. ABS optional. Single-caliper 240 mm (9.4 in) disc
Front Tire 130/70ZR16 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire 180/55ZR-17 radial
Dimensions
Rake 25.5 degrees 25 degrees 25.5°
Trail 96.0 mm (3.78 in) 99.0 mm (3.90 in) 101.3 mm (4.0 in)
Wheelbase 1,419.86 mm (55.900 in) 1,424.94 mm (56.100 in) 1,419.86 mm (55.900 in) 1,435.1 mm (56.50 in) 1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Seat Height 795 mm (31.3 in) 795–790 mm (31.3–31.1 in) 800 mm (31 in) 810 mm (32 in)
Dry Weight 176 kg (388 lb) 176–181 kg (388–399 lb) 173 kg (381 lb)
Wet Weight 202 kg (446 lb)[7] 208 kg (459 lb)[6]
Fuel Capacity 16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) 17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) 19 L (4.2 imp gal; 5.0 US gal) 17.3 L (4.6 US gal)

See also

Notes
  1. Hill, Geoff (2010-01-31), "TRY THIS NAKED BEAUTY, VIRGIN RIDERS. Yamaha's stripped-down XJ6 is ideal for beginners to build up their confidence on", Sunday Times, London (UK), p. 8, retrieved 2010-12-26
  2. Anonymous (Apr 21, 2010), "Spring deals on Honda's range", Cornish Guardian, Truro (UK), p. 31
  3. "Honda CB600F Hornet: A dashingly styled machine", Belfast Telegraph, Belfast, p. 1, Mar 7, 2007
  4. Ets-Hokin, Gabe (November 18, 2010). "What You Can't Have: 2011 Honda CBR600F". Motorcycle Daily.com. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  5. Falconer, Mel (June 17, 2011). "Road Test: 2011 Honda CBR600F ABS and 2004 Honda CBR600F - Sibling rivalry". Motorcycle Monthly. Archived from the original on August 11, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  6. "Specifications". Honda. Honda. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  7. "Performance Index Winter '12/'13 Edition" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, January 2013, archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-12-29
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