Honda CB600F
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The Honda CB600F is a standard motorcycle
manufactured by Honda
. It is powered by a 599 cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine, originally a detuned version of that in the Honda CBR600 sport bike, which currently produces around 102 bhp. The 'Hornet' name was not taken to North America as AMC had trademarked the name with the AMC Hornet
. The Hornet comes in models: 250, 600 & 900.
The Honda CB600F Hornet was introduced for Europe in 1998, although a 250 cc version has existed as a home-market only version since 1994. 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 (406.4 mm) diameter front wheel and 17 in (431.8 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 (406.4 mm) front wheel for a 17 in (431.8 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 (35.9 US pt) as opposed to the former 16 l (33.8 US pt)), and 'sharper' styling. The CB600S faired version was discontinued.
In 2006, the instrument cluster was modernised, and more importantly, it was fitted with upside-down 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 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 102 bhp.
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
manufactured by Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
. It is powered by a 599 cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine, originally a detuned version of that in the Honda CBR600 sport bike, which currently produces around 102 bhp. The 'Hornet' name was not taken to North America as AMC had trademarked the name with the AMC Hornet
AMC Hornet
The AMC Hornet was a compact automobile made by the American Motors Corporation in one generation beginning with the 1970 model year and continuing through the 1977 model year. The Hornet replaced the compact Rambler American marking the end of the Rambler marque in the American and Canadian markets...
. The Hornet comes in models: 250, 600 & 900.
History
Motorcycle fork
A motorcycle fork connects a motorcycle's front wheel and axle to its frame, typically via a pair of triple clamps. It typically incorporates the front suspension and front brake, and allows the bike to be steered via handlebars attached to the top clamp....
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 (406.4 mm) diameter front wheel and 17 in (431.8 mm), 180 section rear wheel setup from the Fireblade
Honda Fireblade
The Honda Fireblade is a family of sport motorcycles manufactured by Honda since 1992. The first model was designed by Tadao Baba.*CBR900RR, 1992–1995*CBR919RR, 1996–1999*CBR929RR, 2000–2001*CBR954RR, 2002–2003...
.
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 (406.4 mm) front wheel for a 17 in (431.8 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 (35.9 US pt) as opposed to the former 16 l (33.8 US pt)), and 'sharper' styling. The CB600S faired version was discontinued.
In 2006, the instrument cluster was modernised, and more importantly, it was fitted with upside-down 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 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
Honda CBR600RR
The Honda CBR600RR is a sport motorcycle that was introduced by Honda in 2003 as a race replica version of Honda's CBRFx series motorcycles. It won every Supersport World Championship title from 2002 to 2008.- Racing roots :...
giving a maximum output power of approximately 102 bhp.
Specifications
| 1998-1999 | 2000-2002 | 2003-2006 | 2007 | |
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| Engine | ||||
| Engine Type | 599 cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
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| Bore/Stroke | 65 by 45.2 mm (2.6 by 1.8 in) | 67 by 42.5 mm (2.6 by 1.7 in) | ||
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | |||
| Max Power Output | 94.69 bhp at 12,000 rpm | 94 bhp at 12,000 rpm | 96.5 bhp at 12,000 rpm | 102 bhp at 12,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 62.76 Nm at 9,500 rpm | 61.78 Nm at 10,000 rpm | 63 Nm at 10,000 rpm | 63.5 Nm at 10,500 rpm |
| Valve Train | DOHC; four valves per cylinder | |||
| Carburetion | Four 34 mm (1.3 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 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 mm (3.8 in) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | ||
| Wheelbase | 1419.86 mm (55.9 in) | 1424.94 mm (56.1 in) | 1419.86 mm (55.9 in) | 1435.1 mm (56.5 in) |
| Seat Height | 789.94 mm (31.1 in) | 800.1 mm (31.5 in) | ||
| Dry Weight | 183.25 kg (404 lb) | 172.82 kg (381 lb) | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 16 l (33.8 US pt) | 17 l (35.9 US pt) | 19 l (40.2 US pt) | |
| Model ID | CB600F (EU) 599 (US) |
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External links
- Honda Hornet 600 reviews - MCN road tests of the Honda Hornet 600