Honda CB600F Hornet
97 hp, 600 cc, 437 lbs1998 - 2006
Kawasaki Z1000
125 hp, 953 cc, 487 lbs2007 - 2009
EngineHonda CB600F HornetKawasaki Z1000
Displacement600 cc953 cc
Max power97 hp (@12 000 RPM)125 hp (@10 000 RPM)
Max torque49 lb ft (@10 000 RPM)73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM)
Redline13 500 RPM11 000 RPM
Idling speed1 400 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.00:111.20:1
Oil capacity3.98 quart3.31 quart
Oil type10W40, GN4 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EH-9NGK CR9EIA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.0 mm77.2 mm
Stroke45.2 mm50.9 mm
Weight to power4.50 lbs/hp3.90 lbs/hp
Power to weight555 hp/2500lbs641 hp/2500lbs
GearboxHonda CB600F HornetKawasaki Z1000
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.8631.714
Final drive2.82.666
1. gear2.928 (65 mph)2.571 (68 mph)
2. gear2.062 (93 mph)1.882 (93 mph)
3. gear1.647 (116 mph)1.555 (112 mph)
4. gear1.368 (140 mph)1.333 (132 mph)
5. gear1.2 (159 mph)1.2 (146 mph)
6. gear1.086 (176 mph)1.095 (160 mph)
ChasisHonda CB600F HornetKawasaki Z1000
Frame typeSteel spineSteel, Backbone frame
Front susp.41 mm inverted cartridge fork
Rear susp.Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock