The Honda Hornet motorcycle specifications include a 600 cc (36.61 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 197 kg (434.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda 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 7% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 51st percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th 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.
197 kg — heavier than about 51% of Honda models, or lighter than about 49%.
780 mm — taller than about 49% 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.
1,420
1,431
Close to average.
780
780
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/70-ZR16 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 203 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.44:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1999 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 600 cc (36.61 cu in) |
| Torque | 62.0 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.7 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 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 128 mm (5.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/70-ZR16 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 197 kg (434.3 lb) |
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| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 7.90 L/100 km (12.7 km/l or 29.77 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 183.3 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 218.0 km/h (135.5 mph) |
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| 0–100 km/h | 3.40 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 12.70 seconds |
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.