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Honda CB600F Hornet (1998-2013)

CB600F 1998
Honda CB600F Hornet PC34 (1998-2007)

1998-2007

  • Capacity: 599cc
  • Weight: 176kg (dry)
  • Fuelling: Carbureted (L tank)
  • Frame: Tubular Steel
  • Front Tyre: 130/70-16
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Notes: In 2000, the 16" front wheel was changed to 17″. Styling changes were made in 2003, and inverted forks were introduced in 2005

MT-07
CB600F Hornet PC41 2011

2008-2013

  • Capacity: 599cc
  • Weight: 173kg (dry)
  • Fuelling: PGM-FI Fuel Injection (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium
  • Front Tyre: 120/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Notes: Styling changes made in 2011, and an ABS model (CB600FA) was introduced. Replaced by the CB650F in 2014.

Variants

The half faired CB600S was launched in 2000.

CB600F 1998
Honda CB600S Hornet (2000-2004)
CB600F 1998
Honda CB600F Hornet 2005 (note the upside down forks)

Factoids

The Hornet used a detuned CBR600F engine. It was known as the 599 in America, as AMC/Chrysler had already trademarked the Hornet name.