HONDA CB900F Hornet (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2004, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB900F Hornet, a powerful naked machine part of the CB series in its second generation and third year of production.

The 2003 model came with few visual improvements, such as an exciting new Metallic Black livery, new black-finished valve, ignition, and clutch covers, while on both front and rear three-spoke cast aluminum wheels, the bike featured gold-finished brake calipers.

Some unique features of the CB900F Hornet were highlighted by the muscular 919cc engine inspired by the legendary CBR900RR, the 194 kg (428 lbs) dry weight that made it the lightest bike in its class, and the upright seating position that was ideal for commuting, sporty rides, and long trips.

Other unique features were represented by Honda's latest PGM-FI fuel injection system that offered fast throttle response, the dual exhaust system mounted under the seat, and the massive mono-backbone frame with the large aluminum swingarm that provided an ideal balance of rigidity and flexibility for enhanced handling.

The 2004 Honda CB900F Hornet took its muscles from a 919cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system that helped deliver 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.

All the power generated by the engine was converted into speed by a six-speed manual transmission that spun the rear wheel through a chain drive to a top speed of 235 kph (146 mph).