At the heart of the 2004 Honda 599 naked motorcycle, Honda pairs a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 65.0 x 45.2 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) with a 12.0:1 compression ratio.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18.92-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2004 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke65.0 x 45.2 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Front Suspension41mm telescopic fork.
Front Travel109 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability.
Rear Travel127 mm (5.0 inches)
Wheelbase1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
