Honda CBF 600 S - 2006 Specifications and Reviews
The 2006 Honda CBF 600 S is a middleweight naked bike designed for riders seeking a balanced, accessible performance platform. Known for its reliable inline-four engine delivering smooth power and excellent fuel efficiency, it excels as an ideal all-rounder for commuting and recreational riding alike.
About the Honda CBF 600 S
Powered by a liquid cooled 600cc inline four cylinder engine, producing 76.40bhp
Essentially a re-tuned CB600F Hornet engine with lower top end power and more lower down torque
The seat can be adjusted 15mm up/back or down/front for increased comfort, with 10mm range forwards/backwards. The handlebar mounts can also be flipped to move the bars forwards 10mm.
Optional Extras include:
The model line-up also includes the semi-faired Honda CGF600S, which is the same bike with a fairing.
General information | |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Year | 2006 |
| Model | Honda CBF 600 S |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 x 36mm slanted flat-slide CV-type |
| Bore x stroke | 65.0 x 45.2 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) |
| Compression | 11.6:1 |
| Torque | 58.00 |
| Power | 76.43 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | In-line four |
| Capacity: | 599.90 ccm (36.61 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Dry weight | 197.0 kg (434.3 pounds) |
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Honda CBF 600 S dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 296 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 116 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Frame type | Mono-backbone; rectangular-section steel tube |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3880 HP/kg |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
Best For
Rider Profile
| Best For | A friendly, forgiving middleweight that suits newer riders as well as experienced ones wanting a low-stress everyday bike. |
| Purpose | Designed as a versatile all-rounder for commuting, daily riding, and occasional weekend touring rather than outright performance. |
| Rider Fit | The moderate seat height and manageable dry weight make it accessible to riders of average and shorter stature. |
| Character | A smooth, torque-friendly in-line four with carburetted delivery gives a mellow, predictable, and approachable riding character. |
| Not Ideal For | Not the right choice for riders chasing track-level performance or serious off-road adventure capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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