Hornet 2009 test: the sassy teen matured !
Sulphurous when it was released in 1998, the 600 Hornet has endeavored to moderate its dirty character over the vintages. Completely revised in 2007, the Honda hornet offers suspensions with finer settings for 2009 in order to appeal to the most sporty. Test.
Honda CB600F Hornet 2009 tech. Sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | 4-cylinder in-line, water-cooled 4-stroke |
| Displacement | 599 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 67x 42.5 mm |
| Nominal power | 101.9 hp (75 kW) at 12,000 rpm |
| Max torque. | 63.5 Nm at 10,500 rpm |
| Volumetric ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Distribution | Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Food | Electronic fuel injection, PGM-FI |
| Idle speed | 1350 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Electrical system | |
| Ignition | Digital with electronic advance |
| Ignition timing | 10 ° AvPMH (idle) ~ 60 ° AvPMH (13,500 rpm) |
| Candle | CR9EH-9 (NGK), U27FER9 (ND) |
| Drums | 12 V / 8.6 Ah |
| Alternator | 333 W |
| Headlight | 12V 55W (crossover), 55W (highway) |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Mechanically controlled multi-discs in oil bath |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Primary reduction | 2.111 (76/36) |
| 1st | 2,750 (33/12) |
| 2nd | 1.938 (31/16) |
| 3rd | 1.556 (28/18) |
| 4th | 1.348 (31/23) |
| 5th | 1,208 (29/24) |
| 6th | 1,095 (23/21) |
| Secondary reduction | 2.688 (43/16) |
| Final drive | O-ring chain in 525 pitch |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Gravity-cast aluminum mono-backbone |
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm adjustable in rebound |
| Suspension Ar | Mono-shock absorber adjustable in preload (7 positions) and in rebound |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | 128 mm |
| Rims | 5-spoke cast aluminum |
| Front brake | Double floating disc 296 x 4.5 mm |
| Ar brake | 240 x 5 mm single disc |
| Caliper Av | Fixed with 2 pistons (3 pistons combined with ABS-CBS) |
| Caliper Ar | Single piston |
| Instrumentation | Digital counter, analog tachometer, two daily trips, watch, fuel gauge, usage indicators (headlight, indicators, neutral, injection and ABS malfunction for equipped models), electronic immobilizer indicator (HISS) , warning light. |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2,085 mm |
| Width | 740 mm |
| Height | 1,095 mm |
| Saddle height | 800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm |
| Socket angle | 25 ° |
| Hunt | 99 mm |
| Full weight | 198 kg (Front: 98.2 kg / Ar: 99.8 kg) 203 kg (Front: 100.7 kg / Ar: 102.3 kg) with ABS-CBS |
| Max transport capacity | 188 kg |
| Front rim | 3.50 x 17 ” |
| Rim Ar | 5.50 x 17 ” |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR 17 (58W) |
| Tire Ar | 180/55 ZR 17 (73W) |
| Front tire pressure | 250 kPa |
| Tire pressure Ar | 290 kPa |
| Petrol tank | 19 liters of which about 4 are reserve |
| Oil tank | 3.5 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate () |
| Colors | Pearl Black "Night Star" Pearl Red "Siena", White "Pearl Cool" (with stripes) and Yellow "Pearl Acid Yellow" |
| Price | € 7,590 (€ 8,190 with ABS) |
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