| Engine | Honda CBR 600 | Honda CB600F Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 105 hp (@12 000 RPM) | 100 hp (@12 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 48 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 46 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 500 RPM | 13 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 350 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.31 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EH9, DENSO U27FER9 | NGK CR9EH-9, DENSO U27FER-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 65.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 45.2 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 36.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.33 lbs/hp | 4.37 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 578 hp/2500lbs | 572 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CBR 600 | Honda CB600F Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | #525 O-ring |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.863 | 2.111 |
| Final drive | 2.866 | 2.688 |
| 1. gear | 2.928 (63 mph) | 2.75 (61 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.062 (89 mph) | 1.938 (87 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.647 (112 mph) | 1.556 (109 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.368 (135 mph) | 1.348 (125 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (154 mph) | 1.208 (140 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.086 (170 mph) | 1.095 (154 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CBR 600 | Honda CB600F Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel diamond frame | Backbone aluminium |
| Front susp. | 41mm Telescopic fork, 4.65 in travel | 41mm HMAS USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 4.69 in travel | Monoshock, 5.04 in travel |