Honda CB600F Hornet
97 hp, 600 cc, 437 lbs1998 - 2006
Honda VFR800
110 hp, 781 cc2002 - 2009
EngineHonda CB600F HornetHonda VFR800
Displacement600 cc781 cc
Max power97 hp (@12 000 RPM)110 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque49 lb ft (@10 000 RPM)60 lb ft (@8 500 RPM)
Redline13 500 RPM11 750 RPM
Idling speed1 400 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC V4
Compression12.00:111.60:1
Oil capacity3.98 quart2.84 quart
Oil type10W40, GN4 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EH-9NGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.0 mm72.0 mm
Stroke45.2 mm48.0 mm
Weight to power4.50 lbs/hp
Power to weight555 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 10Ah
GearboxHonda CB600F HornetHonda VFR800
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.8631.939
Final drive2.82.687
1. gear2.928 (65 mph)2.846 (58 mph)
2. gear2.062 (93 mph)2.062 (81 mph)
3. gear1.647 (116 mph)1.578 (106 mph)
4. gear1.368 (140 mph)1.291 (129 mph)
5. gear1.2 (159 mph)1.111 (150 mph)
6. gear1.086 (176 mph)0.965 (172 mph)
ChasisHonda CB600F HornetHonda VFR800
Frame typeSteel spineAluminium twin-spar
Front susp.41mm fork, 3.94 in travel
Rear susp.Monoshock, 4.72 in travel