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

In 2004, Honda released a family of two motorcycles, the CB600N naked machine, and the CB600S half-faired motorcycle. The bikes were manufactured from 2004 to 2007 as the first generation and were powered by a Honda Hornet-based engine.

In 2008, the Japanese maker launched the Honda CB600S, a sport-touring motorcycle and the first model part of the second generation that introduced a host of upgrades. The bike was compliant with EURO3 emission standards.

In the engine department, the bike was fitted with a new detuned version of the engine used on the 2007 CBR600RR. The engine featured a fuel injection system that improved fuel efficiency without changing the power output.

The 599cc four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine delivered an output power of 76 hp at 10,500 rpm and 58 Nm (43 lb-ft) of torque available at a throttle twist. Also, the fuel-injected engine provided smooth and precise power delivery.

Other improvements included a one-liter larger fuel tank, a new cast aluminum chassis, and the engine color changed from black to metallic grey. Also, the livery was kept for the 2008 and 2009 models, while in 2010, Honda introduced Black with Red, White with Red, and White with Blue color schemes.

The 2008 Honda CBF600S packed the same suspension system, with a 41 mm conventional telescopic fork on the front and a seven-position adjustable shock absorber on the rear.

Also, the braking system was carried over from the first generation, with two 296 mm discs mounted on the front wheel and engaged by dual-piston calipers, while the rear was handled by a single 240 mm disc with a single-piston caliper.