HONDA CB600F Hornet (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB600F, also known as the Hornet in Europe and Brazil and the 599 in the U.S. market, was first introduced in 1998 for the European market as a standard motorcycle powered by a detuned version of the 599cc engine used on the Honda CBR600 sports bike.

Also, the bike was a sport-oriented motorcycle that offered an upright seating position and was considered a standard or naked bike. Over the years, the bike featured several modifications and upgrades that led to the 2010 model.

The 2010 Honda CB600F featured a few modifications, such as a redesigned fuel tank that added one more liter of fuel to its overall weight and a different shape that placed the rider 15 mm forward for better weight distribution.

The seat was also revised for more comfort, the suspension was firmed up for a more sporty attitude, the engine received a new tune, and the headlight featured a computer-designed die-cast aluminum reflector for improved visibility.

As for power, the 2010 Honda CB600F Hornet had its soul brought to life by a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fitted with an electronic fuel injection system that helped deliver an output power of 102 hp at 12,000 rpm and 64 Nm (47 lb-ft) of torque with maximum strength at 10,500 rpm.

For suspension, the bike packed a 41 mm inverted fork on the front and single shock absorber with seven-way adjustable preload on the rear, while the braking power was handled by two 296 mm discs with dual-piston calipers on the front and a 250 mm disc squeezed by a single-piston caliper on the rear.