The Hornet is both affordable and easy to own. Its build quality is flawless, its reliability is well on the way to becoming legendary and its fuel consumption is as lean as its distinctive styling lines.

Without straying too far from the basic elements that built its remarkable popularity, the 2009 CB600F improves even further on the 2007 model’s ride comfort, performance and controllability. Again, Honda has been guided by rider and customer feedback and made changes only where necessary, in order to maintain the motorcycle’s near-perfect balance of power, build quality and value for money.

The improvements include new adjustable suspension, chic styling updates including black metallic parts, a new meter panel and a brand new colour range to reflect its ever-widening appeal. The chassis and frame design is focused on delivering mass centralisation, light weight, rigidity and brilliant handling.

The compact 2007 engine was a stonker, but now it is even better after being retuned for strong, midrange power and torque.

Styling updates are designed to appeal to discerning and fashion-conscious riders of all ages. Chassis updates add to its sporty appeal, matching the engine’s impressive performance with slick and confident handling that’s a perfect complement.

A relatively low seat height of 800mm provides an easy reach to the ground for riders of all proportions. An ABS version is available.