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Make Model |
Honda CB600S Hornet |
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Year |
2000 |
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Engine |
Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
|
Capacity |
599 |
| Bore x Stroke | 65 x 45.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.1:1 |
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Induction |
4x 34mm Keihin flat slide carbs |
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Ignition / Starting |
- / electric |
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Max Power |
97.5 hp 71.1 kW @ 12000 rpm |
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Max Torque |
66.6 Nm @ 10000 rpm |
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Transmission / Drive |
6 Speed / chain |
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Front Suspension |
41mm Telescopic forks |
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Rear Suspension |
Monoshock with adjustable preload. |
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Front Brakes |
2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
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Front Tyre |
120/70 ZR17 |
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Rear Tyre |
180/55 ZR17 |
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Dry-Weight |
179 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
16 Litres |
|
Consumption average |
19.2 km/lot |
|
Standing ¼ Mile |
11.6 sec |
|
Top Speed |
229.8 km/h |
The major practical failing of Honda's original Hornet compared with its main competitors was the lack of any wind- or weather-protection on longer trips. Honda's answer was the Hornet'S', launched two years after the base bike. A small bikini fairing gave the Hornet'S' the long-distance capability it had lacked before. Year-round commuters and occasional tourers benefited from the higher top speeds and relaxed progress made possible by the screen, although many considered the naked bike the more stylish version. Honda also changed the front wheel size for this model year to a 43cm (17in) part. This allowed much wider tyre choice for the Hornet, and also applied to the unfaired bike from 2000 onwards.
