Honda CB600F Hornet ABS vs Honda CBF600F (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB600F Hornet ABSstacks up against the Honda CBF600F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB600F Hornet ABSHonda CBF600F
Model year20132012
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower101 hp101 hp
Torque64 Nm64 Nm
Weight177 kg172 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Twin piston caliper.Double disc. Optional ABS. Twin piston caliper.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads Single disc. Optional ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda CB600F Hornet ABS vs Honda CBF600F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB600F Hornet ABS and the Honda CBF600F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB600F Hornet ABS brings 101 hp in a 177 kg package, while the Honda CBF600F counters with 101 hp at 172 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: