How are Hornet and CBR600f related?

[shooter]

I have been looking at a CBR600f, probably from around 97/98.

A friend, who is a shortarse and rides a Hornet, swears that they are the same chassis and hence the CBR will be far too small for me (I'm around 6ft).

I wasn't aware that the CBR and Hornet were particularly related other than being based on the same engine.

[Beelzebob]

I am 6'3" and ride a 99 Hornet no probs so I don't know what your mate is chattin aboot.
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[Beelzebob]

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'09 YBR 125 -> '92 XJ600 S Diversion -> '99 Hornet 600

"Stronger than your average female lifeguard"

[fatpies]

They share the same engine thats it.

The Hornet has a box section spine frame which is as weak as cheese.

https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/688/250frame.jpg/

https://www.boraski.com/hornet900/images/cb900f/large/frame2.jpg

While the CBR has a twin spar frame:

https://images03.olx.com/ui/11/74/64/1304920644_198077064_1-Pictures-of--Honda-CBR-600-F3-1997-95-94-96-98-PARTED.jpg
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[MikeyBrown]

Yep, different chassis.

But ride a Hornet for yourself and see how YOU like it! Forget what your mate thinks!

Also, the engine is the same as the CBR600Fs, but its been de-tuned to the tune of 15-20bhp. For a quick and easy mod for more power, might be worth dropping a decent CBR600F engine in there without anyone knowing I know a guy who has got one like that for trackdays and he beats LOTS of people on wayyyy more modern and wayyyy more powerful bikes in the advanced group on a trackday!
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[TUG]

Your mate is a know it all cunt, tell him to join this forum, he will fit in nicely.
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[Welshd1k]

[Seb]

I suspect your mate is thinking of the new hornet/cbr600f which are indeed very similar sans the plastics.
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[MikeyBrown]

[0l0dom0l0]

Friend is 6ft6 I think?

Rides a hornet no problems.
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[jay12329]

I'm 6'2 and mild Marfans so have long legs. Rode a hornet fine for years

J

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[woll]

Im 6ft 5" I used to ride a cbr600fv had no problems.
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