Honda CB600F Hornet (2008–2013)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Honda CB600F Hornet (2008–2013) takes 2.8 L of oil with a filter change (2.7 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)2.8 LAt oil filter change
Oil capacity (without filter)2.7 LAt draining
Oil capacity (dry fill)3.5 LAt full disassembly
Coolant (radiator)2.9 LRadiator and engine combined. Reserve tank: 0.38 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeHonda Genuine Oil, SAE 10W-30 SJ JASO MA (or equivalent). Pre-2010 models when requested: Mobil Super Moto 4T, API SF, SAE 20W-50
Coolant typeHonda Coolant (ethylene glycol antifreeze) — mixture ratio not stated in the extracted general-specs pages
Oil filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Air filter (OEM)2008–2011: paper element (cleanable with compressed air). 2012–2013: wet/viscous-type element (cannot be cleaned — sticky coating traps dust; must be replaced)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR9EH-9 / DENSO U27FER9
Front brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Rear brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Drive chainDID DID525VM2-118LE / REGINA REG525ZRPB-118L, 118 links
Clutch free play10–20 mmAt lever end, cable-operated
Drivetrain
Chain size525
Chain links118
Chain slack30–40 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)16TDerived from the final reduction ratio 2.688 (43/16)
Rear sprocket (OEM)43TDerived from the final reduction ratio 2.688 (43/16)
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tire size180/55ZR17 M/C (73W)
Front tire pressure250 kPaSame for solo rider and rider+passenger. Bridgestone BT012F RADIAL J or Michelin Pilot Power E
Rear tire pressure290 kPaSame for solo rider and rider+passenger. Bridgestone BT012R RADIAL J or Michelin Pilot Power E
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)3.5 mmStandard 4.3–4.7 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4 mmStandard 4.8–5.2 mm
Brake pad — front (min)0 mmNot stated as a numeric wear-limit spec in this manual — pad wear indicator grooves are used instead; left unverified rather than guessed
Brake pad — rear (min)0 mmNot stated as a numeric wear-limit spec in this manual — pad wear indicator grooves are used instead; left unverified rather than guessed
Clutch friction plate (min)2.6 mmStandard 2.92–3.08 mm
Drive chain slack (limit)40 mmEquals the standard adjustment range maximum — the manual does not define a separate over-limit threshold