Honda CB600F Hornet

The Honda CBF600F Hornet is another addition to Honda's range of middleweight Naked class bikes and is set to impress even the most blasé rider. With an engine similar to the Honda CBR600RR, the CBF600F Hornet has been developed specifically for street riding with attitude. Its superior performance on the road is further enhanced by a completely reworked chassis that has been constructed from die-cast aluminium rather than the tubular steel used in previous models. This use of aluminium makes the Honda Hornet lighter and more rigid than previous models, with the bike's weight reduced to a mere 381 pounds.

The style of the 2008 Honda Hornet is sleeker and more streamlined, with multipurpose headlights set in a new low-slung instrument pod. The result is an aggressive, “armour-plated" look for a mean street riding style statement. Adding to the Honda CBF600F's distinctive new look is its low-slung exhaust positioned under the engine. The fact that the exhaust is so low-slung reduces weight from the bike's extremities, and this redistribution of weight into the centre contributes to a greatly improved handling ability.

One of the most distinguishing features of the 2008 Honda CBF600F Hornet is the inclusion of Honda's latest-generation combined brake system. This new braking system allows for stronger and more responsive braking control than the standard linked braking found in previous models. Other impressive features include the HISS (Honda Ignition Security System) anti-theft system to prevent to bike from starting without the original key.

The Honda CBF600F Hornet marks the graduation to a new generation of Honda street bikes that offer pure streetfighter riding enjoyment in the form of a powerful package that's pleasing on the eye.

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