HONDA CBF600N (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In its first generation, the Honda CBF600N middleweight naked machine was manufactured from 2004 to 2007 and powered by a 599cc four-cylinder new design engine based on the Honda Hornet.

The second generation was manufactured from 2008 to 2013 with a detuned version of the engine used on the 2007 CBR600RR model, fitted with a fuel injection system and compliant with EURO3 emission standards.

The new engine came with improved fuel efficiency from five-seven to four-five liters per 100 km, keeping the same power output. Also, the fuel tank was enhanced by one liter, the engine was painted metallic gray instead of black, and the chassis was made of cast aluminum.

In the appearance department, the CBF600N and its CBF600S sister packed almost the same look as the first model released in 2004, but almost everything was new. The bike adopted a more relaxed riding position with the new backbone-cast aluminum frame.

The CBF600N was fitted with six-spoke lightweight cast aluminum wheels, featuring two 296 mm discs with two-piston calipers on the front and one 240 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear that acted as stopping power.

For suspension, the 2008 Honda CBF600N featured a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a seven-way preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for power, the 599cc four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine was fitted with a fuel injection system, providing smooth and precise power deliveri and an output power of 76 hp at 10,500 rpm and 58 Nm (44 lb-ft) of torque at 8,000 rpm.