Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 2001, 2002
In 2002, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB900F Hornet, a motorcycle part of the CB series, which was in its second generation, manufactured from 2002 until 2007. The first generation was built from 1979 to 1983 and was known as the CB900F, and later models were called Bol d'Or after the Bol d'Or endurance race.
The CB900F was a larger version of the CB600F and packed almost the same appearance, while following the same tried and tested path of the smaller machine, with an older sports bike engine wrapped in a cheap steel-tube frame and off-the-shelf chassis components.
One major visual difference was the exhaust system, which on the CB900F Hornet was composed of two under-seat mufflers with the header pipes tucked under the engine. The design was shared with the 2002 VFR800 VTEC and offered clean and uncluttered air to the Hornet's rear end.
Also, the bike's engine was a retuned version of the 1998 FireBlade's unit, tuned for lower peak power and stronger low-down power. The carburetors were replaced by a PGM-FI fuel injection system that provided smooth power and improved fuel economy but also reduced emissions that complied with future legislation.
As for the power figures, the 2002 Honda CB900F Hornet took its muscles from a 919cc four-stroke four-cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 109 hp with maximum strength at 9,000 rpm and 92 Nm (67 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,500 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | 4-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC inline four-cylinder | Displacement: | 919 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.8x2.3 in OR 71 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | Horsepower: | 109/9000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 68/6500 lb-ft/RPM OR 92/6500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | PGM-FI with manual enricher circuit |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6 Speed, manual | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | #530 O-ring-sealed chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Steel square-tube mono-backbone | Front Suspension: | 43mm cartridge fork; 120mm travel | Rear Suspension: | Single shock with seven-position spring preload adjustability; 128mm travel | Front Brake: | Dual full-floating 296mm discs with four-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | 31.3 in OR 795 mm | Wheelbase: | 57.5 in OR 1461 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 428 lbs OR 194 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 5 gallons OR 18.9 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70ZR-17 | Rear: | 180/55ZR-17 |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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