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F6C

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66 /100 Sporty
Power
102 HP
Top Speed
196 km/h
Torque
130 Nm
Engine
1520 ccm

1999 Honda F6C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1999 Honda F6C utilizes a 1520 cc (92.8 cu in) liquid-cooled six cylinder boxer, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 102 HP (74.5 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 130 Nm (95.9 lb-ft) at 4,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 67.1 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (4,500 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the F6C measures 336 kg (741 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.29 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,690 mm (66.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 7.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 253 km (157 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 196 km/h (122 mph).

Specific Output
67.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.3 HP/kg (3.29 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,500–6,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~253 km (157 mi)
Engine
Displacement 1520.0 ccm (92.75 cubic inches)
Engine Type Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine Details Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power 102.0 HP (74.5 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque 130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM
Compression 9.8:1
Bore x Stroke 71.0 x 64.0 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 196.0 km/h (121.8 mph)
0-100 km/h 3.40 seconds
60-140 km/h 10.40 seconds
Fuel Consumption 7.90 litres/100 km (12.7 km/l or 29.77 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 183.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear Travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 150/80-ZR17
Rear Tyre 180/70-ZR16
Front Brakes Dual disc
Front Brake Ø 296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc
Rear Brake Ø 316 mm (12.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 336.0 kg (740.8 pounds)
Seat Height 740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons)
Other
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