HONDA CBF600S (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2009, Honda launched the CBF600S, a sport-touring machine part of the second generation of the CBF600 family, manufactured from 2008 until 2013. It was powered by a detuned version of the 2007 CBR600RR engine fitted with a fuel injection system.

The new fuel-injected engine improved fuel efficiency without changing the power output. The bike delivered the same output power as the first generation models, such as 76 hp at 10,500 rpm and 58 Nm (43 lb-ft) of torque at 8,000 rpm.

In addition, the second generation Honda CBF600S model packed a new cast aluminum chassis instead of the steel one used on the first generation. Also, the fuel tank capacity was increased by one liter, and the engine was painted metallic silver instead of the previously used black.

The color scheme was kept for the 2008 and 2009 models until 2010 when Honda introduced Black with Red, White with Red, and White with Blue liveries just for the faired version.

In the suspension department, the 2009 Honda CBF600S packed the same suspension as its predecessor, with a 41 mm fork on the front and a seven-position spring preload adjustable shock absorber on the rear.

Also, the stopping power was retained from previous models, with the same two 296 mm discs bolted to the six-spoke cast aluminum wheel on the front and engaged by dual-piston calipers. The rear end was handled by a 240 mm disc and a single-piston caliper.