Return of the Hornet
Brisbane debut for naked middleweightHonda's CB600 Hornet is to make a return to the country, almost a decade after it was first solf here.
Expected in the first quarter of 2008, the new generation machine runs a variation on the CBR6000RR powerplant but in a very different chassis.
The bike was scheduled to make its first local appearance on the Brisbane Motorcycle Expo.
No price has been announced, but here is Honda's list of features: A stunning new streetfighter look, with slimmer lines and lighter, more aggressive form; Mass-centralised construction that locates heavier components closer to the Hornet's central turning axes for sharper, smoother and more confident handling; A lighter, more compact and higher-revving new fuel-injected engine developed alongside the 2007 CBR600RR; New low-slung exhaust system for enhanced mass centralisation and sharper handling; A newly developed gravity die-cast (GDC) aluminium Mono-Backbone frame for lighter weight and sharper handling; Tapered dual-box-section aluminium swingarm; 41mm inverted cartridge-type front fork; Lightweight, newly designed five-spoke aluminium alloy wheels; New over/under dual multi-reflector headlight and slim LED taillight; Combined-ABS version for the ultimate in braking control; HISS immobiliser security system.
Website: www.hondamotorcycles.com.au
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