The Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S motorcycle specifications include a 600 cc (36.61 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 178 kg (392.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 7% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.
About 19% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 64th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
600 cc — larger displacement than about 62% of Honda models.
790 mm — taller than about 58% of Honda models.
16 L — larger than about 64% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
2,055
2,078
Close to average.
745
827
10% below average.
1,190
1,161
Close to average.
1,420
1,431
Close to average.
790
780
Close to average.
135
184
27% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 58W |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 73W |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.44:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc (36.61 cu in) |
| Torque | 63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 65.0 x 45.2 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 128 mm (5.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 58W |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 73W |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 178 kg (392.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,055 mm (80.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 745 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,190 mm (46.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5388 hp/kg |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.