Positioned in Honda's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2013 Honda CB600F Hornet 600 features a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100.6 HP (73.4 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 167.9 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 CB600F Hornet 600 measures 172 kg (379 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.58 HP/kg (1.71 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.
Specific Output
167.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.58 HP/kg (1.71 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
Power100.6 HP (73.4 kW)) @ 12000 RPM
Torque63.5 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 46.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Driveline#525 O-ring sealed chain
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel
Rake25.0°
Trail99 mm (3.9 inches)
Front Suspension41mm inverted telescopic fork
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload
Rear Travel128 mm (5.0 inches)
Wheelbase1435 mm (56.5 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Twin piston caliper.
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsHollow-section 5-spoke cast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight172.0 kg (379.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5848 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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