Honda CB900F Hornet
110 hp, 919 cc, 470 lbs2001 - 2003
Yamaha FZ6-ST
98 hp, 600 cc, 456 lbs2006 - 2009
EngineHonda CB900F HornetYamaha FZ6-ST
Engine code5VX8
Displacement919 cc600 cc
Max power110 hp (@9 000 RPM)98 hp (@12 000 RPM)
Max torque67 lb ft (@6 500 RPM)46 lb ft (@10 000 RPM)
Redline9 500 RPM14 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 250 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression10.80:112.20:1
Oil capacity3.31 quart2.37 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR8EH-9, DENSO U24FER9, NGK CR9EH-9NGK CR9EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore71.0 mm65.5 mm
Stroke58.0 mm44.5 mm
Weight to power4.27 lbs/hp4.66 lbs/hp
Power to weight585 hp/2500lbs536 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8.6AhYT12B-BS
GearboxHonda CB900F HornetYamaha FZ6-ST
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID 50V4
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.521.955
Final drive2.6872.875
1. gear2.769 (62 mph)2.846 (65 mph)
2. gear2.0 (86 mph)1.947 (94 mph)
3. gear1.6 (107 mph)1.556 (118 mph)
4. gear1.368 (125 mph)1.333 (138 mph)
5. gear1.227 (140 mph)1.19 (154 mph)
6. gear1.13 (152 mph)1.083 (170 mph)
ChasisHonda CB900F HornetYamaha FZ6-ST
Frame typeMono-backbone frameDiamond
Front susp.43mm fork, 4.72 in travelTelescopic fork, 5.12 in travel
Rear susp.Monoshock, 5.04 in travelMonoshock, coil spring/gas oil damper