Motorcycle specifications HondaCB 600 F HORNET 2014 Wasp trimmer for playful hornets

2014 is the last year of the 600 Hornet's presence in the Honda catalog... for the few models still in stock. The ball of nerves will gradually be eclipsed in favor of the new CB 650 F. It's a pity, because even with its smaller displacement than the "800s", the bike remains an exhilarating and efficient toy.

it took a long time for the Hornet to find, adopt and integrate its true face; or rather, a face whose identity truly corresponds to the nickname Honda gave it. It's undeniable, it's stylish, it's insectivorous, and it's obvious. Even those who know nothing about bikes express their first impression when they see the CB 600 F 2011 / 2014: " this bike looks like a hornet! "And what does Hornet mean in English, mmmmm....?

however, the original idea behind the 2011-2014 Hornet was to reshape its face to more closely resemble that of its CB 1000 R big brother. It's true that the inspiration is undeniable as much as it is subtle, but the designer has left his pencil slightly drifted so that the fork head adopts a more blatant design. All it needs are mandibles to eat the unwary alive.
As long as the CB 1000 R doesn't say anything, we'll steal a few styling ideas from it. So be it, and the dashboard evolves in this spirit, seeing itself completely redesigned, with a now entirely digital instrument panel. The rear end, which was highly controversial at the time of its launch, has become much more incisive, with a new LED taillight at the end of the sting.

redesigned by Boxer Design, Wakisashi version, R version, adoption of an inverted fork ine fork in 2005, and a 2007 CBR 600 engine for its major upgrade the same year, Honda's flagship roadster has evolved considerably since its birth in 1998. And yet, it remains astonishingly faithful to its original technical principle: a 600 sportbike engine, enhanced by a monobackbone frame with Diamond architecture. Let's put things into perspective: the elements chosen have changed quite a bit, especially in 2007. That's when the frame swapped steel for aluminum. The inverted fork had been around since 2005. Faithful to the CBR's 4-cylinder engine, the CB 600 F surprised everyone with this choice. Indeed, scalded by the success of the Z 750, all Japanese medium-displacement roadsters have moved up to the next cubic level. The Hornet is the only Japanese model to boast an unashamed 600 cm3. This engine doesn't disappoint, quite the opposite in fact. Lively and eager to rev, it gives this mid-size streetfighter just the right amount of pep. On the other hand, the Yamaha FZ8, Kawasaki Z 800 and Suzuki 750 GSR all have extra torque.

beneath its CB-1000-ized exterior, the Hornet renews its confidence in its tried-and-tested values. Namely, a 102 hp engine block held in place by a discreet aluminum frame, two 296 mm brake discs that can be backed up by combined ABS, a 41 mm upside-down fork but no radial calipers. A list of options allows a certain level of customization. But the Hornet's ease of use and first-rate ride quality are what really matter.

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