Honda CB 500 (2004)

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The Honda CB 600F Hornet is a 2004 motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 599cc. It has a liquid cooling system with a compression ratio of 12.0:1 and uses semi-synthetic 10W/40 engine oil. The bike has an induction system of 4x 34mm carbs and uses a computer-controlled digital transistorized ignition system with electronic advance. It has a maximum power of 97.5hp / 71.1kW @ 12000 rpm and a maximum torque of 65.6 Nm / 6.83 kg-m @ 10000 rpm. The Honda CB 600F Hornet has a wet multiple discs, cable-operated clutch and a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. It has a steel backbone frame with front suspension of 41mm telescopic forks and a rear suspension that is monoshock preload adjustable. The bike also has 2x 296mm front brakes with two-piston calipers, and a single 220mm disc rear brake with a one-piston caliper. The tire sizes for the front and rear are 120/70-17 and 180/55-17, respectively. The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 16 liters / 3.6 gallons and a consumption average of 17 km/lit. Its ¼ mile standing time is 12.9 seconds, and it has a top speed of 214.8 km/h. The bike measures 2055 mm length, 745 mm width, 1070 mm height, 1425 mm wheelbase, 790 mm seat height, and 140 mm ground clearance. The bike has a dry weight of 176 kg/388.0 lbs and a wet weight of 198 kg/456.5 lbs.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 600F Hornet

Year: 2004


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 65 x 45.2 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled,
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction: 4x 34mm carbs
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9EH-9
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 97.5 hp / 71.1 kW @ 12000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 84.3 hp / 62.8 kW @ 11400 rpm
Max Torque: 65.6 Nm / 6.83 kg-m @ 10000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: #525 O-ring-sealed chain
Frame: Steel, Backbone frame
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Monoshock preload adjustable.
Rear Wheel Travel: 128 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes: 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
Rake: 26 degrees
Trail: 96 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions: Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in Width 745 mm / 29.3 in Height 1070 mm / 42.1 in
Wheelbase: 1425 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Ground Clearance:: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight: 176 kg / 388.0 lbs
Wet Weight: 198 kg / 456.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 3.6 gal

Consumption Average: 17 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.9 sec
Top Speed: 214.8 km/h

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