CB 600 S Hornet-S

2002 Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's allround motorcycle platform, the 2002 Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S pairs a 600 cc (36.6 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95.9 HP (70 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 159.8 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 S Hornet-S measures 178 kg (392 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.54 HP/kg (1.86 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 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2002 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.