Honda CB600F Hornet 600 vs Honda CB600F ABS (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB600F Hornet 600stacks up against the Honda CB600F ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB600F Hornet 600Honda CB600F ABS
Model year20132011
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower101 hp101 hp
Torque64 Nm64 Nm
Weight172 kg202 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Twin piston caliper.Double disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads Single disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS)
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda CB600F Hornet 600 vs Honda CB600F ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB600F Hornet 600 and the Honda CB600F ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB600F Hornet 600 brings 101 hp in a 172 kg package, while the Honda CB600F ABS counters with 101 hp at 202 kg.

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: