Honda Hornet CB600F

As the undisputed pioneer of naked midsized performers, the Hornet 600 has consistently set the standard for brazen streetfighter looks and blistering riding fun. Slimmer, lighter, more powerful and easier to ride than any other bike in its class, the Hornet gets its blast of performance from the same compact engine that powers the phenomenal CBR600RR to domination on track and street, yet tuned for stronger midrange acceleration that keeps the Hornet's excitement meter running high.

From nose to tail, every line and every component is totally new and totally geared to delivering an electrifying jolt of riding excitement. For those who’ll settle for nothing less than the coolest, most aggressive set of wheels they can throw a leg over, the new Hornet delivers up the goods with lighter construction, a hotter power-to-weight ratio, quicker, more responsive handling and a defiant look of pure ferocity. So let it be known: The original streetfighter is back on the streets.

A close cousin of the dynamic new CBR600RR, the new CB600F delivers a more broadly accessible, ‘Multi-Purpose’ balance of performance and riding ease. Its RR-based engine produces a distinctive blend of high-revving power and midrange punch in keeping with the Hornet’s mean streetfighter sensibilities. Further, carefully calculated reductions in weight and efforts made to centralise mass—as dynamically illustrated by its new low-mount exhaust system—pay off in both sharper, more responsive handling and a maximised power-to-weight ratio.

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• Lightweight and compact fuel-injected DOHC inline-four engine tuned for stronger thrusts of midrange acceleration
• Low-slung exhaust system centralises mass to keep handling light and easy
• HECS3 oxygen-sensing catalytic exhaust gas converter system minimises emissions of harmful exhaust gases to ensure full compliance with strict EURO-3 emissions regulations
• Advanced die-cast aluminium frame and swingarm reduce weight
• Impressive-looking 41mm inverted front fork and Monoshock rear damper deliver sharp, confident handling
• Combined ABS version provides both the smooth operating ease of Combined brakes and the confident control of Honda?s most advanced Antilock Brake System