Honda CB600F Hornet
97 hp, 600 cc, 198 kg1998 - 2006
Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 182 kg2003 - 2004
MetricUS
EngineHonda CB600F HornetYamaha R6
Displacement600 cc600 cc
Max power97 hp (@12 000 RPM)121 hp (@13 000 RPM)
Max torque67 Nm (@10 000 RPM)60 Nm (@12 000 RPM)
Redline13 500 RPM15 500 RPM
Idling speed1 400 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.00:112.40:1
Oil capacity4.20 litre3.40 litre
Oil type10W40, GN4 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EH-9NGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.0 mm65.5 mm
Stroke45.2 mm44.5 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power2.04 kg/hp1.50 kg/hp
Power to weight489 hp/Ton664 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4
GearboxHonda CB600F HornetYamaha R6
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.8631.955
Final drive2.83.0
1. gear2.928 (105 km/h)2.846 (110 km/h)
2. gear2.062 (149 km/h)1.947 (161 km/h)
3. gear1.647 (187 km/h)1.556 (202 km/h)
4. gear1.368 (225 km/h)1.333 (235 km/h)
5. gear1.2 (256 km/h)1.19 (264 km/h)
6. gear1.086 (283 km/h)1.083 (290 km/h)
ChasisHonda CB600F HornetYamaha R6
Frame typeSteel spineDiamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damper