| Engine | Honda CB600F Hornet | Ducati Monster 696 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc | 696 cc |
| Max power | 97 hp (@12 000 RPM) | 80 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 49 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) | 50 lb ft (@7 750 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 500 RPM | 9 400 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 400 RPM | 1 250 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC Desmodue V2 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 10.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.98 quart | 2.93 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, GN4 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EH-9 | NGK DCPR8E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Valves | 16 | 4 |
| Bore | 65.0 mm | 88.0 mm |
| Stroke | 45.2 mm | 57.2 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.50 lbs/hp | 5.10 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 555 hp/2500lbs | 490 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Honda CB600F Hornet | Ducati Monster 696 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.863 | 1.85 |
| Final drive | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.928 (65 mph) | 2.384 (52 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.062 (93 mph) | 1.666 (75 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.647 (116 mph) | 1.333 (93 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.368 (140 mph) | 1.13 (109 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (159 mph) | 1.0 (124 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.086 (176 mph) | 0.923 (134 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CB600F Hornet | Ducati Monster 696 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel spine | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
| Front susp. | Showa 43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel) | |
| Rear susp. | Sachs progressive linkage monoshock (5.83 in travel) |