http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx_k7INwiVc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN74PmOMIuc&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf8Avi6FuyM&eurl=http://lj-toys.com/?journalid=15246333&moduleid=7&preview=&auth_token=sessionless:1235556000:embedcontentiurl =http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/qf8Avi6FuyM/hqdefault.jpg
:)

hahah, that was a good one, barracuda.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN74PmOMIuc&NR=1

As per video Hornet cost 7,290 euros = $9,293 USD

As per video Hornet cost 7,290 euros = $9,293 USD
You're correct in pointing out that the exchange rate is shite from the USD perspective, but one should also take into account that the price you see in Europe is "all in" (taxes etc.). So given our MSRP pricing schemes that don't include tax and other fees up front, it's tough to translate directly from the Euro price.

If a miracle were to happen and Honda did bring the Hornet over, I'd bet it would probably be priced less than the number you've reached; maybe closer to a Monster 696. After all, they are made in the same country and that would be the competition over here.

Just a guess.

You're correct in pointing out that the exchange rate is shite from the USD perspective, but one should also take into account that the price you see in Europe is "all in" (taxes etc.). So given our MSRP pricing schemes that don't include tax and other fees up front, it's tough to translate directly from the Euro price.

If a miracle were to happen and Honda did bring the Hornet over, I'd bet it would probably be priced less than the number you've reached; maybe closer to a Monster 696. After all, they are made in the same country and that would be the competition over here.

Just a guess.

And that is $8,775. for a US 2009 Monster 696. I sat on one at the dealership. I dont like it. You sit to high and the bars are to low. Just a wierd feeling. And the dealership up'd the base price to $9,599.

And that is $8,775. for a US 2009 Monster 696. I sat on one at the dealership. I dont like it. You sit to high and the bars are to low. Just a wierd feeling. And the dealership up'd the base price to $9,599.

I liked the 696, it is a bit too far forward for commuting I think. I loved how light it is though.

Honda CB600F

The Honda CB600F (known as the Hornet in Europe and 599 in the U.S.) is a sport bike (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_bike) manufactured by Honda Motor Company (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Motor_Company). It is powered by a 599 cc (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubic_centimetre) (36.6 cu in (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubic_inch)) liquid-cooled inline-4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inline-4) engine, originally a detuned version of that in the Honda CBR600RR sport bike, which currently produces around 102 bhp (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsepower#Brake_horsepower) (76 kW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilowatt)).

Honda CB600F

The Honda CB600F (known as the Hornet in Europe and 599 in the U.S.) is a sport bike (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_bike) manufactured by Honda Motor Company (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Motor_Company). It is powered by a 599 cc (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubic_centimetre) (36.6 cu in (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubic_inch)) liquid-cooled inline-4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inline-4) engine, originally a detuned version of that in the Honda CBR600RR sport bike, which currently produces around 102 bhp (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsepower#Brake_horsepower) (76 kW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilowatt)).


Dude, we know all about it. Now, we just have to figure out how to get it ? ? ? ? ? ?
The honda factory promo video on you tube says the Hornet engine was taken directly from the 600RR. No changes.

Wait a minute, those look like advertisements. I didn't think Honda advertises the Hornet/599.

And that is $8,775. for a US 2009 Monster 696. I sat on one at the dealership. I dont like it. You sit to high and the bars are to low. Just a wierd feeling. And the dealership up'd the base price to $9,599.

The problem at $8775 isn't Ducati. It is for a few hundred more you can have a Bandit 1250, or a grand more an FZ-1.

Wait a minute, those look like advertisements. I didn't think Honda advertises the Hornet/599.
Well, they don't ever tell us in the States about anything cool...