Bimota HB4 vs Honda Hornet 600 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota HB4stacks up against the Honda Hornet 600. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota HB4Honda Hornet 600
Model year20132007
Price
Engine600 cc600 cc
Horsepower101 hp
Torque64 Nm
Weight135 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. BremoDouble disc. double piston brake pliers (CBS ABS opt.)
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc. piston brake pliers (CBS ABS opt.)
Tires125/80-17 / 195/65-17 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Bimota HB4 vs Honda Hornet 600 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota HB4 and the Honda Hornet 600 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota HB4 brings its published horsepower in a 135 kg package, while the Honda Hornet 600 counters with 101 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: