HONDA CB600F Hornet (2000-2001) 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.

In 2001, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB600F Hornet, a motorcycle based on the CB250F model that provided an upright seating position, which classified it as a standard or naked machine.

The 2001 model didn't feature any changes and benefitted from the update brought upon the 2000 model, which included the change of the front wheel 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.

In the performance department, the 2001 Honda CB600F Hornet featured the same specifications as its predecessors, with 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.

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

In addition, 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.