Honda Hornet S Model Year 2000-2002 (BC-PC34), Middle-Class Road Sports Bike with Half Cowl – Specs, Value & Pictures Collection
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| Photo of The Honda Hornet S (CB600S). Colour: Blue. Release date: 2000-03-10. |
Honda Hornet S is a road sports bikes with a sharp design, equipped with a lightweight, compact, high-performance 600cc engine on a simple frame and fitted with a half fairing with high windshield effect. It was released on March 10, 2000.
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| Image of Honda Hornet S (CB600S) front view. Cowl, headlight, windshield, turning signal,… |
This Hornet S was exhibited as a reference at the 33rd Tokyo Motor Show 1999, and was well received by mid-class sports model users. It is attached to the frame and realizes light handling without directly receiving the running wind on the rider on highways.
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| Honda Hornet S (CB600S) rear view. Stoplamp, muffler, rear turn signal lamp,… |
In 2000, Honda updated the Hornet, changing the 16 in (410 mm) front wheel for a 17 in (430 mm) to help corner stability and increasing the strength of the brake pass-over system on the front, making the brakes stronger. However, Honda did not increase the size of the fuel tank.
Key features of the Hornet CB600S
The engine spec is a water-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder, 600cc, which has a good reputation installed in the CBR600F and Hornet 600 (CB600F), and has output characteristics that are easy to handle in a wide range of applications, from city driving to highway touring. .
In addition, by adopting an exhaust air injection system (secondary air introduction device) as an exhaust gas purification system, it complies with domestic exhaust gas regulations.
The frame adopts a mono-backbone type that ensures sufficient rigidity despite its simple structure. Combined with front and rear 17-inch tires, it achieves calm handling.
From the fuel tank to the rear fender, the exterior has a voluminous surface structure, while the half cowl with built-in multi-reflector headlights creates a fearless look.
The body color uses a brilliant Force Silver Metallic to further emphasize the sharp image.
Honda Hornet S Price
Planned sales volume (domestic/annual) : 500units.
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the new Honda Hornet S at that time (year of 2000) in Japan: 649,000 yen.
(Example of regional suggested retail price: Hokkaido is 20,000 yen higher, Okinawa is 10,000 yen higher, excluding some other areas.)
(Reference price. Consumption tax not included.)
Honda CB600S Hornet S Photos Gallery
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| 2000 Honda Hornet S (CB600S) picture. Color: Black |
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| 2001 Honda CB600S (Hornet S) photo. Colour: silver/grey metallic. |
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| 2002 Honda CB600S Hornet wallpaper |
Honda Hornet CB600S Main Specifications
| Nickname | Hornet S | |
| Vehicle name/model | Honda BC-PC34 | |
| Production (year) | 2000, 2001, 2002 | |
| Length×Width×Height (m) | 2.055×0.745×1.190 | |
| Length (m) | 1.430 | |
| Minimum ground clearance (m) | 0.135 | |
| Seat height (m) | 0.76 | |
| Vehicle weight/dry weight (kg) | 197/178 | |
| Capacity (person) | 2 | |
| Fuel consumption rate (km/L) 60km/h level running test value |
30.2 | |
| Minimum turning radius (m) | 2.6 | |
| Engine model | PC25E, water-cooled 4-stroke DOHC in-line 4-cylinder | |
| Total Displacement (cm3) | 599 | |
| Inner Diameter x Stroke (mm) | 65.0×45.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0 | |
| Max output (kW[PS]/rpm) | 51[69]/11,000 | |
| Maximum torque (N・m[kg・m]/rpm) | 52[5.3]/7,500 | |
| Carburetor model | VP49 | |
| Starting method | Self-operated | |
| Ignition type | Full transistor battery ignition | |
| Lubrication method | Combined pumping and splashing method | |
| Lubricant capacity (L) | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 16 | |
| Clutch type | Plate coil spring | |
| Transmission type | Constant mesh 6-speed return | |
| Transmission ratio | 1 speed | 2.928 |
| 2 speed | 2.062 | |
| 3 speed | 1.647 | |
| 4 speed | 1.368 | |
| 5 speed | 1.200 | |
| 6 speed | 1.086 | |
| Reduction ratio (primary/secondary) | 1.863/2.666 | |
| Caster (deg)/Trail (mm) | 25°40´/98 | |
| Tire size | Front | 120／70ZR17 (58W) |
| Rear | 180/55ZR17 (73W) | |
| Brake type | Front | Hydraulic double disc |
| Rear | Hydraulic disc | |
| Suspension system | Front | Telescopic |
| Rear | Swing arm type | |
| Frame format | Diamond (mono backbone) | |