MAIN FEATURES;
- Refreshed rear styling features a higher, redefined tail that emphasises its aerodynamic look of speed. New!
- New meter cover design brings instrument panel and headlight together in one sleek unit. New!
- Stylish integrated instrument panel features a hi-tech digital LCD bar graph tachometer, speedometer, dual trip meters, bar graph fuel gauge and a clock. New!
- New Pearl Sprint Yellow and Pearl Cool White colour versions (New!) in addition to the ongoing Pearl Nightstar Black colour.
- Compact engine, originally developed alongside the 2007 CBR600RR powerhouse, is tuned for strong midrange power and torque combined with a high-revving top end.
- Advanced PGM-FI electronic fuel injection provides instant throttle response and precise control as well as helping to minimise harmful exhaust emissions.
- Combined ABS version offers extra braking confidence over slippery or unpredictable surfaces.
- 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type front fork with tension adjuster provides
120mm of smoothly damped wheel travel and adds to ride comfort and control.
- Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload plus tension adjuster and 128mm axle travel adds to the smooth, confident ride feel.
- Gravity die-cast aluminium Mono-Backbone frame with basic diamond configuration incorporates engine as central stressed member for the most effective balance of rigidity and light weight.
- Dual bulb multi-reflector headlight features eye-catching low and high beams behind a protruding polycarbonate lens.
- Seat height of 800mm provides easy reach to the ground for riders.
- Chassis is conceived for maximum mass centralisation with weight of engine and exhaust system precisely balanced by slim, light rear and lightweight front end.
- Wide, low-profile Super Sports-derived tyres, mounted on lightweight aluminium 5-spoke wheels, add to attractive streetfighter image and ensure precise cornering control.
- Low-slung exhaust system is positioned beneath the engine for low centre of gravity and maximum mass centralisation.
Engine
The CB600F engine is known for its responsive delivery and powerful, torquey drive. It was originally developed alongside the engine for the CBR600RR, giving it sporty acceleration and precise response. The CB600F engine is tuned for strong midrange power and torque to deliver fast acceleration out of the corners, combined with a high-revving top end that creates its exhilarating streetfighter character.
Developed with the advantages of race-bred technology, the CB600F engine is designed for both versatility and reliability. Durable and requiring little maintenance, it adds to the easy ownership that is essential to the very spirit of the Hornet.
Advanced PGM-FI electronic fuel injection provides instant throttle response, precise control of the engine's power and smooth, predictable changes in speed. Combined with Honda's oxygen-sensing catalytic converter system it also helps to keep harmful exhaust emissions to a minimum.
Short and compact, the engine is positioned for an ideal balance of weight, which combines with the bike's chassis characteristics to create nimble, responsive handling. The exhaust system is low-slung and positioned for a low centre of gravity and maximum mass centrralisation.
Styling
True to the fundamentals of streetfighter performance, the styling of the CB600F is lean and sharp with an aggressive predatory edge that advertises its sporting background.
Flowing aerodynamic lines define the muscular bodywork, converging in a sharp, high tapered tail that's set off by a brilliant LED tail-light. At the front, a dual bulb multi-reflector headlight offers excellent visibility as well as emphasising the sharp, focused lines of the miniiicowl.
The compact instrument panel has been graphically redesigned in keeping with the bike's ultramodern styling and clean, functional ethos. Lightweight and fully electronic, it features a hi-tech digital LCD bar graph tachometer, speedometer, dual trip meters, bar graph fuel gauge and a clock.
Colours
The 2012 CB600F will come in three colour versions, including a sophisticated new matt grey metallic and a vibrant new pearlescent blue. Each colour is highlighted by its striking contrast with the solid, mechanical look of the CB600F's Axis Grey Metallic wheels and prominent engine.
- Mat Cynos Grey Metallic New!
- Pearl Pacific Blue New!
- Pearl Cool White
* Finance is made available subject to application and status. If you are under 21 years of age a parent or guardian, who is in full time employment will be required as guarantor. All repayment and APR figures assume finance is provided by Close Finance. Should finance be agreed with an alternative finance company, the rates and repayments may alter. Written quotations are available upon request.