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Honda CB 600 F Hornet - [2010]
This edition of the Honda CB 600 F Hornet is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 Buell-EBR 1190R V-Twin and the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Honda CB 600 has a 599cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2010 CB 600 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CB 600's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E | 1989cc.2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid | 2024cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 600 F Hornet in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2010 Honda CB 600 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 102 bhp (76 kW) @ 12000 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 46.8 lb-ft (63.5 Nm) @ 10500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CB 600 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2010 Honda CB 600 F Hornet.
The 2010 Honda CB 600 F Hornet has a Power to weight ratio of 528.4 bhp per ton and 242.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 CB 600 competing with the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [551.1 bhp\ton] and the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [551.1 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CB 600 generating around 242.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC [267.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 2014 Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC [267.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.2 secs, this makes the Honda CB 600 F Hornet similar in acceleration to the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ (7.0 secs) and the 2013 Honda CB 600 F Hornet (7.0 secs). This Honda CB 600 F Hornet also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2010 Honda CB 600 F Hornet and the 1997 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin
When talking about the performance of the 2010 Honda CB 600 F Hornet on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1997 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin (0 secs) and the 1983 Kawasaki KDX 200 Single Cylinder (0 secs).
The 2010 version of the Honda CB 600 F Hornet has a maximum speed of 139mph.
Top Speed of the 2010 CB 600 equals the 2024 Yamaha XSR 900 GP JDM
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2010 Honda CB 600 F Hornet then how about a 2024 Yamaha XSR 900 GP JDM (150 mph) and the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R (150 mph).
