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| Type: | Sport/Street |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Make: | Honda |
| Model: | CB 600 F Hornet/ 599 |
| Price: | $5,000 - US Dollars -
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| Vehicle Location: | South-Burlington, Vermont
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Description:
What you have here is the US version of Europe's best selling motorcycle, the Honda Hornet. New to the US, this model will be known as the 599 here. Beginning life as last years latest incarnation of the Hornet, the 599 is powered by an older CBR600F3 based engine. This 599cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve engine is fed by four 34mm (2mm smaller) CV flat-slide carburetors. In addition to the smaller bores, Honda has slightly narrowed the intake ports, lengthened the header pipes, provided for two ignition maps (one per two cylinders) and tweaked cam timing to provide for a stronger low and mid-range power delivery. Maximum horsepower is now 95 at 12,000 RPM, maximum torque is 46 lbs.
What's most notable about the 599, other than the exciting howling sound of the engine and exhaust when spinning fast, is that the bike is exceptionally fun as well as easy to ride. The bikes comfort level and power delivery make it a standout for commuting, and it's certainly capable of providing all the fun you could ask for on weekend rides. Honda's new 599 is already a winner in our book, now we'll have to wait and see if American riders are ready for a 600 class naked bike. If they are, Honda's 599 will be a hard bike to beat.
Engine Description:
Displacement: 599cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve engine 4-stroke
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