Overview
Lean, mean and poised for new conquests, the startling new CB600F Hornet stands the mid-displacement Performance Naked class on its head with riveting new looks, the blistering performance of a totally new engine and chassis, and an always thrilling blast of streetfighter riding enjoyment.
Stunning New Streetfighter Design
Designed based on the styling theme of ‘Edged Armour Form,’ the new Hornet’s more muscular and aggressive lines stream back from its piercing nose and through the curves of its larger-capacity new 19-litre fuel tank to narrow down to one of the slimmest and lightest weight seat and tail cowls in the Naked class. Every line accentuates the Hornet’s feeling of movement, from nose to tail and even as far as the design of its new five spoke aluminium alloy wheels.
All-New Lighter and More Compact 600cc Engine
Based on and developed together with the innovative engine now powering the latest CBR600RR, the CB600F Hornet’s new powerplant is one of the shortest and more compact engines in its class. Its smaller size and lighter weight also afford greater positioning freedom within the frame for an ideal balance of weight leading to quicker, more responsive handling.
New Low-Slung Exhaust System
To minimise weight near machine’s extremities that can slow handling with inertial mass, all traces of the exhaust system have been removed from the vicinity of the seat cowl, leaving a much lighter and sleeker form that makes a major contribution to the new Hornet’s swift banking and turning capability.
All-New Aluminium Die-Cast Mono-Backbone Frame
The Hornet’s frame has three gravity die-cast sections (front head pipe, backbone and swingarm pivot), which are welded together for lighter weight compared to the older steel tube design. Besides being lighter, this new cast aluminium frame provides significant increases in strength and rigidity for sharper yet smoother handling and instantaneous response to changes of direction.
