Honda CB 600F Hornet SE (2002-03)

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The Honda CB 600F Hornet SE was manufactured from 2002-03 and featured a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with 599cc capacity and 4 valves per cylinder. It had a liquid-cooled cooling system, 12.0:1 compression ratio, and used semi-synthetic oil. The bike’s ignition was analogue CDI, and it started electronically. The Honda CB 600F Hornet SE produced 97.5 hp and 65.6 Nm torque, with a 6-speed transmission and chain final drive. It had a steel, backbone frame with a 41mm telescopic forks front suspension and monoshock rear suspension with a pre-load adjuster. The bike weighed 179 kg dry and 201 kg wet. It featured 2x 296mm discs with two-piston calipers on the front and a single 220mm disc with a one-piston caliper on the rear, with Michelin or Bridgestone tires. The Honda CB 600F Hornet SE had a top speed of 229.8 km/h, and its fuel capacity was 16 litres with an average consumption of 19.2 km/lot. Its standing 1/4 mile was 11.6 sec. The bike’s dimensions were 2055mm x 745mm x 1070mm (LxWxH) with a wheelbase of 1425mm, seat height of 790mm and ground clearance of 140mm.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 600S Hornet

Year: 2002-03


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: Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9EH-9
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 97.5 hp / 71.1 kW @ 12000 rpm (84.31/11400
Max Torque: 65.6 Nm / 6.83 kg-m @ 10000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: 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 Wheel: 16xMT3.50 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Rear Wheel: 17xMT5.00 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Front Tyre: 130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone)
Rear Tyre: 180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone)
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: 179 kg / 389.2 lbs
Wet Weight: 201 kg / 457.7 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 3.6 gal
Consumption Average: 19.2 km/lot
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.6 sec
Top Speed: 229.8 km/h

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