HondaCB600F Hornet

Description

Since it first shook up the streetfighter scene in 1998, the CB600F Hornet has become one of the decade’s most influential middleweight Naked motorcycles. A close blood relative of the race-winning CBR600RR, the first CB600F presented an unprecedented package of sporty performance and light, user-friendly handling. With its versatile power, comfort and convenience, it quickly became a firm favourite among riders of all levels of experience who want a motorcycle that’s both practical and enjoyable to ride. Its timeless Naked styling has a neat, contemporary edge which lends itself easily to any environment, ensuring its popularity in fashion-conscious circles. The Hornet is also both affordable and easy to own. Its build quality is flawless, its reliability is well on the way to becoming legendary and its fuel consumption is as lean and mean as its distinctive styling lines.
Impressive as the 1998 debut was, owner feedback indicated two possibilities for improvement. In 2000, Honda responded with a larger 17-inch front wheel, and in 2003 the size of the fuel tank was increased to 17 litres, both innovations adding to the bike’s impressive versatility.
These updates were the only major changes to the CB600F in the first nine years of its production, but in 2007 Honda decided the bike’s many fans deserved a totally new model. The 07YM CB600F underwent a complete makeover. Brimming with Honda’s newest developments in technology, safety and environmental protection, it was restyled to reflect its prestigious position at the forefront of the mid-displacement Performance Naked class. The resulting sharp, sporty and hugely popular model reaffirmed the Hornet’s popularity among a vast and loyal following all over Europe. It also set new standards for its Performance Naked competitors in a growing midrange motorcycle class.
Without straying too far from the basic elements that built its remarkable popularity, the 2009 CB600F improves even further on the 2007 model’s ride comfort, performance, controllability and ownership pleasure. Again, Honda has been guided by rider and customer feedback and made changes only where necessary, in order to maintain the motorcycle’s near-perfect balance of power, build quality and value for money. The carefully chosen improvements include new adjustable suspension, chic styling updates including black metallic parts, a new meter panel and a brand new and exciting colour range to reflect its ever-widening appeal.