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
Displacement1520.0 ccm (92.75 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power102.0 HP (74.5 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM
Compression9.8:1
Bore x Stroke71.0 x 64.0 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed196.0 km/h (121.8 mph)
0-100 km/h3.40 seconds
60-140 km/h10.40 seconds
Fuel Consumption7.90 litres/100 km (12.7 km/l or 29.77 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases183.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre150/80-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/70-ZR16
Front BrakesDual disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø316 mm (12.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.336.0 kg (740.8 pounds)
Seat Height740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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