Honda CB900F
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | Honda Hornet 900 Honda 919 |
| Parent company | Honda Motor Corporation |
| Production | 2000–2007 |
| Successor | Honda CB1000R |
| Class | naked bike |
| Engine | 919 cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder |
| Power | 80 kW (110 hp) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 91 N·m (67 ft·lbf) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 speed |
| Wheelbase | 1,460 mm (57 in) |
| Dimensions | L 2,125 mm (83.7 in) W 750 mm (30 in) |
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 in) |
| Weight | 455 lb (206 kg)[1] (dry), 485 lb (220 kg)[1] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 19 l (4.2 imp gal; 5.0 US gal) |
| Related | Honda CB600F Honda CBR900RR |
The Honda CB900F (also called the 919 in the United States and Hornet in Europe) is a "standard" or "naked" style motorcycle based on a sport bike engine but with a more upright seating position and revised engine and gearing, providing performance and comfort between a typical sport bike and a cruiser. It was first made available in the United States from 1981 to 1982.[2] A newer version with the same name was introduced in 2000 and its last model year was 2007. It was replaced by the Honda CB1000R in 2008.
The CB900F is powered by a retuned Honda CBR900RR engine, developed by Tadao Baba, one of Honda's Large Project Leaders. The motor is a transversely mounted, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 919 cc (56.1 cu in) in-line 4-stroke, 4-cylinder DOHC engine that produces around 100 hp (75 kW).[citation needed] The engine utilizes cast camshafts and pistons instead of the pricier forged items. For greater midrange punch, the CB900F's camshaft profiles are milder and compression is slightly lowered. Four 36 mm (1.4 in) fuel-injection throttle bodies take the place of the CBR900RR’s 38 mm (1.5 in) carburetors. Redline happens at a 9500 rpm and the bike has a six-speed transmission.
A steel, square-tube backbone frame supports the engine as a stressed member. In front, a cartridge fork (adjustable beginning in 2004) guides the wheel, while a single shock, adjustable only for preload (and rebound damping beginning in 2004) connects with the aluminum swingarm and carries the weight in back. Its brakes are dual-disc in the front and single-disc in the rear.
Instrumentation consists of an analog speedometer and tachometer and basic indicator lamps, incorporated under a tinted window, and a single tripmeter.
The rake is 25°, trail is 98 mm (3.9 in), wheelbase is 1,460 mm (57 in), and seat height is 800 mm (31 in). It has a tested dry weight (minus fuel only) of 455 lb (206 kg) and a tested wet weight of 485 lb (220 kg).[1]
Honda has had a CB900 model since 1980 in North America and an even earlier CB900F model in Europe. A 599 cc (36.6 cu in) carburetted version called the CB600F exists. The US models can not use the Hornet moniker due to the name being trademarked by the American Motor Corporation.[citation needed]
- North American colors
- 2002 - Asphalt (Matte Pearl) Black
- 2003 - Light Silver Metallic, Asphalt Black
- 2004 - Light Silver Metallic, Matte Uranium (Green)
- 2005 - Metallic Black
- 2006 - Candy Red
- 2007 - Candy Red
- United Kingdom and European colors
- 2001 - Iron Nail Silver, Candy Tahitian Blue, Mute Black Metallic (from 2001 on)
- Japanese colors
- 2001 - Red, Light Silver Metallic (from 2001 on)
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Sport Bike Motorcycle Weight, Horsepower, Torque and Fuel Economy - Dimensions - Sport Rider
- ^ Landon Hall (January/February 2007). "1981-1982 Honda CB900F". Motorcycle Classics. http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/1981-1982-honda-cb900f.aspx. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
- Honda CB900F/919 Service Manual. Tokyo Japan: Honda Motor Co. LTD.. pp. 1–3.
- Honda CB900F/900 Specifications. Australia: Honda Australia PTY LTD.
[edit] External links
- Honda 919 - official press and photo releases
- CB900F(919) Specifications, Honda Australia
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