No Name, just a number...

Well, we didn't know this one was coming over the good ol' US of A...

Honda has finally jumped into the market catering for the ever increasing "naked" segment. This particular model called the Hornet (in Europe) features the older 919cc 900RR motor, which was no slouch, but with a kick in the pants, It's now fuel injected.

The general motor stays the same, with a tad less compression than the old RR. Trail is a little lazier too, but those wide bars should make up for that. Power should be around 115-120 (we hope.)

The 600 version has been a top seller abroad for some time, this 919 version should be a whole new experience though. Going head to head with the FZ1, Bandit and ZRX, this will definately put the cat among the pigeons.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: 2002 CB900F
Suggested Retail Price: $7,999
Engine Type: 919cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 71.0mm x 58.0mm
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion: PGM-FI with manual enricher circuit
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Transmission: Six-speed
Final Drive: #530 O-ring-sealed chain
Front Suspension: 43mm cartridge fork; 4.7-inch travel
Rear Suspension: Single shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 5.0-inch travel
Front Brakes: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with four-piston calipers
Rear Brake: Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire: 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire: 180/55ZR-17 radial
Wheelbase: 57.5 inches
Rake (Caster Angle): 25.0 degrees
Trail: 98.0mm (3.9 inches)
Seat Height: 31.5 inches
Dry Weight: 427.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 5.0 gallons
Color: Asphalt

MikeE

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