Honda CBF600

Honda CBF600

2008 Honda CBF600N
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	CBF600 -N, -S, -NA, & -SA
Production	2004–2013
Class	Standard
Engine	599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled inline-four
Related	CB600F Hornet

The CBF600 is a middleweight motorcycle made by Honda until 2013. There are 2 models in the family, CBF600N is the 'naked' version and CBF600S is the half faired one, the differences consisting just in the front fairing and headlamp block

First generation (2004–2007) - code PC38

Honda CBF600NA

Honda CBF600SA

The older CB500 middleweight motorcycle was not compliant with the European emission standards, so Honda introduced a new design based on existing Hornet engine and gave it a look meant to inspire safety and to appeal returning riders, new riders or women. The EURO2 standards are met, while ABS is optional (factory assembly) on both naked and half-faired models. A centre stand comes standard with the ABS version only. The seat is adjustable with 3 positions, while the windscreen has also 2 positions meeting most riders' demands. The gearbox and the engine are optimised for smooth power delivery. 4 colours were offered for the faired version- black, dolphin grey, pearl red and metallic blue.

Second generation (2007–2013) - code PC43

Honda CBF600SA

Honda CBF600 Travel Edition

Advancing emission standards are met with the new EURO3 compliant model in 2008. The engine is a detuned CBR600RR 2007 model with fuel injection, improving the mileage from 4–5 litres per 100 km to 5–7 litres per 100 km while keeping the same maximum power output. The fuel tank capacity was increased by one litre, the new chassis is aluminium cast, and the engine colour is now metallic-grey instead of black. The colour scheme was kept for 2008 and 2009. In 2010, black-red, white-red and white-blue colour combinations were added for the faired version.

Specifications

Specifications

	CBF600 PC38 N4, N5, N6 [1]	CBF600 PC43 N8 [2]
Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4
Displacement	599.9cm3	599.3cm3
Power	57 kW (76 hp)/10500rpm	57 kW (76 hp)/10500rpm
Torque	58 N⋅m (43 lb⋅ft)/8000rpm	59 N⋅m (44 lb⋅ft)/8250rpm
Transmission Type	6-speed
Carburation	34mm slanted flat-slide VP-type carburettor x 4	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Chassis	Steel tube	Cast aluminium
Fuel capacity	19 litres	20 litres
Seat height	785 mm (± 15 mm) / 30.9 in
Ground clearance	130 mm / 5.1 in
Front suspension	41 mm telescopic fork 120mm axle travel
Front brakes	2 x 296 mm discs 2 pistons calipers (ABS)
Front tyre	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear suspension	Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 125mm axle travel
Rear brakes	Single disc 1 piston caliper (ABS)
Rear tyre	160/60 ZR17M/C (69W)
Curb weight	215kg (F:106kg; R:109kg)	213kg (F:103kg; R:110kg), ABS: 218kg (F:105kg; R:113kg)

See also

• Honda 650cc standard and sport motorcycles
• Honda CB600F Hornet

References

1. "CBF600 Press Information (2006) Available" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
2. "CBF600 Press Information (2008) Available" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2008-04-21.