Honda CB 600F Hornet: Year: 1998-99: Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves Earlier in September, Honda confirmed that the Hornet will be powered by a 755cc twin making 90.5 horsepower at 9,500 rpm and 55.3 lb.-ft. of torque at 7,250 rpm. The Honda 599 is formally known as the CB600F, referred to as the Hornet in Brazil and Europe. Honda dropped the 2003 CB 600 Hornet-S from the lineup and the 2003 CB 600 F Hornet became the RylJ0.