Engineered by Honda for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2006 Honda CB 600 F Hornet pairs a 600 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95.2 HP (69.5 kW) at 12,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 63 Nm (46.5 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 158.7 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (9,500 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 198 kg (437 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.48 HP/kg (2.08 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 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.88 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 289 km (180 miles) between fill-ups.
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.
Specific Output
158.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.48 HP/kg (2.08 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,500–12,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~289 km (180 mi)
Engine
Displacement600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power95.2 HP (69.5 kW)) @ 12000 RPM
Torque63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke65.0 x 45.2 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 36mm slanted flat-slide CV-type carburettor x 4
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs
DrivelineO-ring-sealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel backbone
Rake26.0°
Trail98 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 41 mm
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonoshock, adjustable
Rear Travel116 mm (4.6 inches)
Wheelbase1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre180/55-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight178.0 kg (392.4 pounds)
Weight incl.198.0 kg (436.5 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5349 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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