Honda CB600F Hornet (1998–2000)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Honda CB600F Hornet (1998–2000) takes 3.8 L of oil with a filter change (3.5 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)3.8 LAt oil filter change
Oil capacity (without filter)3.5 LAt draining
Oil capacity (dry fill)4.2 LAt full disassembly
Coolant (radiator)2 LRadiator and engine combined. Reserve tank: 0.20 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeHonda 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil, API service classification SE, SF or SG, SAE 10W-40
Coolant typeHigh-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors (specific product name not printed in this general-specifications table)
Oil filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in this manual (service part)
Air filter (OEM)Oiled paper filter element (OEM part number not listed in this manual)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR9EH-9 / DENSO U27FER9
Front brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in this manual (service part)
Rear brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in this manual (service part)
Drive chainDID 525VM2-110LE / RK 525RO-110LE, 110 links
Clutch free play10–20 mmAt lever end, cable-operated
Drivetrain
Chain size525
Chain links110
Chain slack30–40 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)15TDerived from final reduction ratio 2.800 (42/15)
Rear sprocket (OEM)42TDerived from final reduction ratio 2.800 (42/15)
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size130/70ZR16 (61W)
Rear tire size180/55ZR17 (73W)
Front tire pressure250 kPaSame solo or with passenger
Rear tire pressure290 kPaSame solo or with passenger
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)3.5 mmStandard 4.5 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4 mmStandard 5.0 mm
Brake pad — front (min)Not stated as a numeric wear-limit spec in this manual — inspect via the pad wear indicator
Brake pad — rear (min)Not stated as a numeric wear-limit spec in this manual — inspect via the pad wear indicator
Clutch friction plate (min)2.6 mmStandard 2.92–3.08 mm
Drive chain slack (limit)50 mmStandard adjustment range 30–40 mm