| | | | Road Test : 2007 Honda CB600F Hornet launch-Hornet is back, armed to the teeth! |  Written: 14/02/2007 : 16:22. Read 21952 times (48/day). | | The integrality of this filed article is for Premium Members. | The Hornet has been around for a few years now-First with 16 inch front wheel and last generation CBR600 engine. In 2007 Honda have launched a brand new CB600F Hornet with the latest CBR600RR engine. Never mind the engine; it’s the chassis and handling that really impress.
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The 800mm seat height immediately let’s me relax on the bike. CB600F feels really light even before moving and no adjustments are required before twisting the throttle. The seat is comfortable and I have enough room for my legs despite this being a small motorcycle. Despite the widened fuel tank that now takes 19 litres of fuel I get a good grip with my knees on the edges. The fuel tank is the most obvious reminder this is the Hornet model. It stays true to the original shape, but with two extra litres of fun fuel capacity added.
The most obvious change from previous models is the strikingly new exhaust layout. The 4 into 1 exhaust is of the fashionable MotoGP type. We are still a bit surprised Honda did not use this mass-centralised solution on the top dog RR as well. Mass centralisation combined with fashion is the main reasons Honda opted for the stubby silencer. Another benefit with this layout compared to the 06 Hornet is that the high slung silencer on the side is gone. The old silencer prevented usage of decent saddlebags and the new stubby exhaust now allows for all sorts of luggage solutions. Hidden to the left of the stubby exhaust underneath the engine is a huge catalyser that makes sure the new Hornet breezes through Euro 3 and whatever comes next from Brussels. Whether you like the new stubby exhaust trend or not, it makes the Hornet stand out from the crowd and that’s not always the case with new Honda’s.
The small 599cc in-line four engine wakes to life in a quite un-intimidating manner. We shall not forget that it comes directly from the CBR600RR supersports, but with different cams and intake valves for a broader range of power. The new engine is a full 5 kilos lighter than the one it replaces. The nature of these engines can not be changed easily to suit a naked all-round sportsbike such as the Hornet, but Honda has done their best and the engine is useful enough also in lower rpms. There’s very little happening when accelerating with full throttle opening in sixth gear from low rpm. However, what could I expect? It’s a small engine with four tiny cylinders in a row and not a big twin. So revs ...
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