CB 600 F Hornet

2001 Honda CB 600 F Hornet Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2001 Honda CB 600 F Hornet naked motorcycle, Honda features a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 12,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 67 Nm (49.4 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 163.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (12,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the CB 600 F Hornet measures 176 kg (388 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.56 HP/kg (1.8 kg per horsepower). 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 1,425 mm (56.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 218 km/h (135 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1998 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.