HONDA CBF600S (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2004, along with the CBF600N naked model, the Japanese motorcycle maker launched the Honda CBF600S, a half-faired motorcycle manufacturer until 2007 that packed an additional front fairing and a different headlight block.

The CBF600 family replaced the CB500 series, which was no longer compliant with European emission standards, and introduced a new design based on the existing Hornet engine with a safety-inspiring look.

The 2004 CBF600S was in the first generation, featuring a half-fairing with a small windscreen, a steel frame, a dual seat with passenger grab handles, an analog and digital instrument cluster, dual headlights, and lightweight six-spoke cast aluminum wheels.

For suspension, the 2004 CBF600S machine featured a 41 mm conventional telescopic fork on the front and a seven-position preload adjustable shock absorber on the rear for optimum suspension and handling.

As for braking performance, the bike packed the same system as its sister, with two 296 mm discs squeezed by a couple of dual-piston calipers on the front and a single-piston caliper with a 240 mm disc on the rear.

The 2004 Honda CBF600S was a reliable and capable machine with good performance with its 599cc four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine delivered an output power of 76 hp at 10,500 rpm and 58 Nm (43 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The power generated by the engine, combined with a 218 kg (480 lbs) dry weight and a six-speed manual transmission, resulted in a top speed of 202 kph (126 mph).