Honda CB 600 S Hornet Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CB 600 S Hornet motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 176 kg (388 lb).

Key specifications

2000-2001Model years
599 ccDisplacement
67.0 Nm @ 10,000 rpmTorque
176 kgDry weight
790 mmSeat height
16 LFuel tank
1,425 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20002001
Year-specific specification changes

The 2000 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2001179 kg (394.6 lb)
Power/weight ratio
20010.5475 hp/kg
Top speed
2001218.0 km/h (135.5 mph)

How the Honda CB 600 S 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 height790 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity16 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 19% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 64th 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 height58th

790 mm — taller than about 58% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity64th

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.

Wheelbase1,425 mm
This bike

1,425

Honda avg

1,431

Close to average.

Seat height790 mm
This bike

790

Honda avg

780

Close to average.

Ground clearance140 mm
This bike

140

Honda avg

184

24% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,425 mmSeat 790 mmClearance 140 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 599 cc (36.55 cu in)
Torque 67.0 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.4 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm
Cooling system Liquid
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 176 kg (388 lb)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,425 mm (56.1 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 16.00 L (4.23 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 215.0 km/h (133.6 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.5568 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Black, blue, yellow

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.