HONDA CBF600N (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CBF600 was a middleweight machine manufactured by the Japanese maker from 2004 until 2007 as the first generation. In the CBF600 family were only two motorcycles, such as the CBF600N, the naked one, and the CBF600S, the half-faired one.

Due to not complying with the European emission standards at the time, the CB500 middleweight machine was replaced by the new CBF model, which featured a new design based on the existing Hornet engine and gave it a look that inspired returning riders, new riders, and women.

The EURO2 emission standards were met by the new model, while the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) was optional on both naked and half-faired machines. However, the ABS model came with a center stand as standard.

Some of the highlights featured by the models were the seat, which was three-position adjustable, and the windscreen, which also featured two-position adjustability. For the faired version, the maker offered four color schemes: Black, Dolphin Grey, Pearl Red, and Metallic Blue.

The bike rolled from the manufacturing plant on a set of six-spoke cast aluminum wheels, fitted on the front with two 296 mm discs and three-piston calipers and one 240 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear for strong stopping power.

The engine and gearbox were optimized for smooth power delivery, and the 2004 Honda CBF600N boasted 76 hp at 10,500 rpm and 58 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm from the 599cc four-cylinder liquid-cooled and fuel-injected engine.