At the heart of the 2008 Honda CB 600 F Hornet naked motorcycle, Honda pairs a 599 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 114 HP (83.2 kW) at 12,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 63.5 Nm (46.8 lb-ft) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 190.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (10,500 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 173 kg (381 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.66 HP/kg (1.52 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,435 mm (56.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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
190.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.66 HP/kg (1.52 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,500–12,000 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power114.0 HP (83.2 kW)) @ 12000 RPM
Torque63.5 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 46.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
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