Across the 2007, 2009 and 2012 model years, the Honda CB600F Hornet motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 436.5 lb (198 kg) and dry weights ranging from 381.4 lb (173 kg), depending on model year.
Honda CB600F Hornet weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB600F Hornet?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB600F Hornet is heavier than about 50% of 49 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB600F Hornet weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2009, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 436.5 lb (198 kg) |
| Dry weight | 381.4 lb (173 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc |
| Power | 100.6 hp |
| Torque | 46.8 lb-ft (63.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 26.38 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.79 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.73 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.28 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.37 cc / lb to 1.57 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 63.7 lb / 100 cc to 72.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 8.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 406 lb (184.2 kg) to 412.6 lb (187.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB600F Hornet weight FAQ
What does the Honda CB600F Hornet weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 436.5 lb (198 kg) for wet/running weight and 381.4 lb (173 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda CB600F Hornet heavy compared with other Honda naked bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 50th percentile among 49 compatible Honda naked bikes.
Does the Honda CB600F Hornet weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2007, 2009, 2012 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda CB600F Hornet fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB600F Hornet with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 616.5 lb (279.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda CB600F Hornet have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 26.38 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 91st percentile within the compatible Honda naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Honda CB600F Hornet with a full tank?
The page calculates about 406 lb (184.2 kg) to 412.6 lb (187.2 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
What is the Honda CB600F Hornet torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.73 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.28 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Honda CB600F Hornet engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.37 cc per lb to 1.57 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.