Honda Cb600f Hornet Review

Used Buyer Review

The CB600F Hornet is one of those rare bikes that genuinely does everything well without excelling at any single thing — and that's actually its superpower. The 599cc inline-four pulls cleanly from low revs but really sings above 7,000rpm, and Honda's build quality means most examples still feel tight at 30,000 miles if they've been reasonably maintained. Check the frame sliders situation — these bikes fall over in car parks constantly, so inspect the fairing edges and bar ends carefully. Mechanically they're bulletproof, but watch for corroded coolant hoses on older examples and check the front fork seals, which go after heavy use. Suspension is soft by modern standards and the first thing serious riders upgrade. The naked riding position suits commuting and weekend blasts equally, though you'll be fighting wind blast above 90mph on motorways. Fuel consumption sits around 50mpg real-world, which is honest for the class.