2008 Honda CB 600 Hornet

Make Model	Honda CB 600F Hornet
Year	2008
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	67 x 42,5 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection. 36mm Throttle Bore
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Spark Plug	NGK, CR9EH-9
Starting	Electric
Max Power	102 hp / 75 kW @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque	6.5 m-kg / 63.5 Nm @ 10500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drice	Chain
Gear Ratio	1st 2.750 (33/12) / 2nd 1.938 (31/16) /3rd 1.556 (28/18) / 4th 1.348 (31/23) 5th 1.208 (29/24) /6th 1.095 (23/21)
Frame	Mono-backbone; rectangular-section gravity die-cast aluminium
Front Suspension	41mm inverted telescopic fork,
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload,
Rear Wheel Travel	128 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes	2x 296mm discs 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 250mm disc 1 piston calipers
Front Tyre	120/70ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55ZR17
Rake	25°
Trail	98 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions	Length 2090 mm / 82.2 in Width 740 mm / 29.1 in Height 1092 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase	1435 mm / 56.4 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.4 in
Dry Weight	173 kg - 177 kg ABS / 381.3 lbs - 390.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity	19 Litres / 4.3 gal
Consumption Average	19.6 km/lit
Standing ¼ Mile	11.6 sec / 189.3 km/h
Standing 1000m	22.2 sec / 214.1 km/h
Top Speed	223.9 km/h

Featuring a new compact and high-powered CBR600RR-based engine, a lightweight new castaluminium frame and light, sporty new styling, the new 2008 CBF600 charges to the front of the mid-displacement Naked class with a lithe new look, stronger performance and crisp, sporty handling that combine to accentuate the limitless joys of riding.

Lean, mean and scanning the scene for new conquests.

From nose to tail, every line and every component is totally new and totally geared to delivering an electrifying jolt of riding excitement.

Instrument Panel

With a hard-edged mechanical look derived directly from the CBR1000RR Fireblade, this fully electronic unit features a big, racy-looking centrally positioned analogue rev counter and a large digital LCD readout of vehicle speed, dual trip gauges, multi-segment fuel gauge and a clock.

Headlight

Uniquely styled new dual-bulb headlight features low beam and high beam positioned one over the other behind a protruding polycarbonate lens that accentuates this dynamic riding machine’s overall sense of excitement

Exhaust

The stunning looking low-slung exhaust system is positioned under the engine for enhanced mass centralisation and sharper handling, as well as a unique exhaust note.

New Tapered Aluminium Swingarm

The new Hornet features a newly designed tapered dual-box-section aluminium swingarm, which makes an important contribution to reduced unsprung weight while playing a key role in optimising the chassis’ overall balance of rigidity.

Wheels

New lightweight aluminium alloy 5-spoke wheels with high-speed rated tyres for top performance and dynamic looks.

Brakes

Up front, a pair of dual-piston front callipers grip wide 296mm drilled floating discs, and at the rear, a compact new single-piston calliper, like that used on the CBR600RR.

The all-new Hornet will also be available with the highly responsive braking capability of Honda’s most advanced Combined ABS brake system, providing reassuringly strong braking control and enhancing rider confidence.

Suspension

Up front, the big gold-anodised outer tubes of its 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type front fork exude a look of invincible control while compliantly soaking up the road’s rough spots with 120mm of smoothly damped wheel travel.

At the rear, a Monoshock damper takes up position between the swingarm and the rear frame to provide positive and progressive control for assured handling balanced with compliant comfort.

Tail

Seemingly hovering in space over Hornet’s fat rear tyre, the ultra-slim seat and tail cowl design minimises inertial weight. The brilliant LED taillight is integrated into the tail cowl and turn indicators feature smoked lenses with amber bulbs.

Engine

Based on and developed together with the innovative engine now powering the 2007 CBR600RR, the Hornet’s new powerplant is one of the shortest and more compact engines in its class. Featuring Honda’s most advanced PGM-FI electronic fuel injection system the new powerplant was specially tuned to combine strong midrange torque for faster acceleration out of the corners with a higher-revving top end.

Honda CB 600F Hornet