HONDA CB900F Hornet (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB900F, a standard machine part of the CB series in Honda's range and in its fifth year of production that brought a new exciting Candy Red livery.

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 bike featured a diamond-shaped steel frame that housed a 43 mm cartridge-type telescopic fork on the front and a seven-way preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear that provided optimum suspension performance.

In the braking department, the model packed two 296 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and one 240 mm disc squeezed by a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel that offered strong stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2006 Honda CB900F Hornet generated its power 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.