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Honda CB 600S Hornet

Make Model	Honda CB 600S Hornet
Year	1998 - 99
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	65 x 45.2 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled,
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction	4x 34mm carburetors
Ignition	Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
Spark Plug	NGK, CR9EH-9
Starting	Electric
Max Power	97.5 hp / 71.1 kW @ 12000 rpm (84.31/11400
Max Torque	65.6 Nm / 6.83 kg-m @ 10000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Steel, Backbone frame
Front Suspension	41mm Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Monoshock preload adjustable.
Rear Wheel Travel	128 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes	2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Wheel	16xMT3.50 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Rear Wheel	17xMT5.00 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Front Tyre	130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone)
Rear Tyre	180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone)
Rake	26°
Trail	96 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions	Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in Width 745 mm / 29.3 in Height 1070 mm / 42.1 in
Wheelbase	1425 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height	790 mm / 31.1 in
Ground Clearance:	140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight	179 kg / 389.2 lbs
Wet Weight	201 kg / 457.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity	16 Litres / 3.6 gal
Consumption Average	19.2 km/lot
Standing ¼ Mile	11.6 sec
Top Speed	229.8 km/h

The major practical failing of Honda's original Hornet compared with its main competitors was the lack of any wind- or weather-protection on longer trips. Honda's answer was the Hornet'S', launched two years after the base bike. A small bikini fairing gave the Hornet'S' the long-distance capability it had lacked before. Year-round commuters and occasional tourers benefited from the higher top speeds and relaxed progress made possible by the screen, although many considered the naked bike the more stylish version. Honda also changed the front wheel size for this model year to a 43cm (17in) part. This allowed much wider tyre choice for the Hornet, and also applied to the unfaired bike from 2000 onwards.