The Honda CB 600 F Hornet motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, power of 96 hp (70.1 kW) @ 12,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 176 kg (388 lb).
Key specifications
The 1998 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CB 600 F 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.
About 77% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 78th percentile across Honda models.
About 6% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 61st percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 58th 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.
96 hp — more powerful than about 78% of Honda models with power data.
599 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Honda models.
790 mm — taller than about 58% of Honda models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.545 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 545.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 160.3 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Power | 96 hp (70.1 kW) @ 12,000 rpm |
| Torque | 63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 176 kg (388 lb) |
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| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5455 hp/kg |
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