HONDA CB600F Hornet (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB600F Hornet was a standard motorcycle part of the CB series in Honda's range, known as the Hornet in Europe and Brazil and the 599 in the American market, manufactured in 1998 and powered by a detuned 599cc version of the engine used in the CBR600 sports bike.

The bike was based on the CB250F model, which was restricted to 250cc in Japan due to local laws. It was a sport-oriented motorcycle that offered an upright riding position that made it be considered a standard or naked bike.

In 2000, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the CB600F Hornet, which came in an updated version, with the front wheel changed from 16-inch to 17-inch for better corner stability and increased the strength of the front brake pass-over, which resulted in stronger brakes.

The engine was mounted in a backbone steel frame that also housed a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a single shock absorber with preload adjustability on the rear that offered optimum suspension performance.

As for the power figures, the 2000 Honda CB600F Hornet took its thrust from a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 98 hp at 12,000 rpm and 66 Nm (48 lb-ft) of torque available at 10,000 rpm.

Also, the bike came with standard features, such as a wide handlebar, an analog instrument cluster, a round headlight with a chromed ring, an under-belly exhaust system, a dual seat with a passenger grab handle, and lightweight cast aluminum wheels.