Honda CB600F Hornet Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CB600F Hornet motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 173 kg (381.4 lb).

Key specifications

2007, 2009, 2012Model years
599 ccDisplacement
63.5 Nm @ 10,500 rpmTorque
173 kgDry weight
785 mmSeat height
15 LFuel tank
1,435 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200720092012
Year-specific specification changes

The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
2009201267.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Front brakes
2012Double disc. Optional ABS
Front suspension
2009201241mm inverted telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel
Fuel system
20092012Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Optional ABS
Rear suspension
20092012Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 128mm axle travel
Fuel capacity
2009201219.00 L (5.02 US gal)
Ground clearance
20092012135 mm (5.3 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20090.5813 hp/kg
Reserve fuel capacity
20123.50 L (0.92 US gal)
Seat height
20092012800 mm (31.5 inches)

How the Honda CB600F Hornet 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.

Displacement599 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 6% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 61st percentile across Honda models.

Seat height785 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity15 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 11% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 60th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement61st

599 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Honda models.

Seat height52nd

785 mm — taller than about 52% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity60th

15 L — larger than about 60% 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.

Overall length2,090 mm
This bike

2,090

Honda avg

2,078

Close to average.

Overall width740 mm
This bike

740

Honda avg

827

11% below average.

Overall height1,095 mm
This bike

1,095

Honda avg

1,161

6% below average.

Wheelbase1,435 mm
This bike

1,435

Honda avg

1,431

Close to average.

Seat height785 mm
This bike

785

Honda avg

780

Close to average.

Ground clearance130 mm
This bike

130

Honda avg

184

29% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 599 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,435 mmSeat 785 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.44:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 599 cc (36.55 cu in)
Torque 63.5 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 46.8 ft.lbs) @ 10,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 65.0 x 45.2 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 41mm telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel
Rear suspension Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 125mm axle travel

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 173 kg (381.4 lb)
Seat height 785 mm (30.9 inches)
Overall length 2,090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall width 740 mm (29.1 inches)
Overall height 1,095 mm (43.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,435 mm (56.5 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.00 L (3.96 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 L (1.06 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4335 hp/kg

Other specifications

Comments Also available with ABS.

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.