Across 8 covered model years from 1998 to 2008, the Honda CB 600 F Hornet motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 436.5 lb (198 kg) and dry weights ranging from 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 392.4 lb (178 kg), depending on model year.
Honda CB 600 F Hornet weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB 600 F Hornet?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 600 F 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 CB 600 F Hornet weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 436.5 lb (198 kg) |
| Dry weight | 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 392.4 lb (178 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc to 600 cc |
| Power | 95 hp to 96 hp |
| Torque | 46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm) to 49.4 lb-ft (67 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1998 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 | 24.21 hp / 100 lb to 24.74 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.04 lb / hp to 4.13 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.64 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.74 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.37 cc / lb to 1.57 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 63.6 lb / 100 cc to 72.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% to 8.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 412.6 lb (187.2 kg) to 420.3 lb (190.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 600 F Hornet weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CB 600 F Hornet weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 436.5 lb (198 kg), while dry weight is 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 392.4 lb (178 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda CB 600 F Hornet weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 50th percentile for weight among 49 compatible Honda naked bikes.
Are all Honda CB 600 F Hornet model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB 600 F Hornet?
A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CB 600 F Hornet weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 616.5 lb (279.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda CB 600 F Hornet strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 24.21 hp per 100 lb to 24.74 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 84th percentile within the compatible Honda naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Honda CB 600 F Hornet weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 412.6 lb (187.2 kg) to 420.3 lb (190.7 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.
How much heavier is the Honda CB 600 F Hornet wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 44.1 lb (20 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Honda CB 600 F Hornet torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 10.64 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.74 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.