Honda CB 600F Hornet SE (1998-99)

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The Honda CB 600F Hornet SE, produced from 1998-1999, is a motorcycle with a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine, offering a capacity of 599cc. The bike is liquid cooled and has a compression ratio of 12.0:1. The power output is 97.5 hp/71.1 kW @ 12000 rpm with a max torque of 65.6 Nm / 6.83 kg-m @ 10000 rpm. The clutch is wet with multiple discs and is cable operated, with a 6-speed transmission and a final drive chain. The frame is made of steel with a backbone frame and the front suspension is 41mm telescopic forks with front wheel travel of 120 mm / 4.7 in, while the rear suspension is monoshock preload adjustable with rear wheel travel of 128 mm / 4.9 in. The front brakes have 2x 296mm discs with 2 piston calipers and the rear brakes have a single 220mm disc with 1 piston caliper. The bike has wheels of different sizes with hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium material. The front tyre is 130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone) and the rear tyre is 180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone). The bike weighs 179 kg / 389.2 lbs (dry weight) and 201 kg / 457.7 lbs (wet weight). The bike has a fuel capacity of 16 litres / 3.6 gal and a consumption average of 19.2 km/lot. The top speed is 229.8 km/h, and it can reach a standing 1/4 mile in 11.6 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 600S Hornet

Year: 1998-99


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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