Honda CB600F Hornet Review - Tall Person First Ride!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Please let me know did you enjoy this video! I really enjoyed making it, I'll hopefully add more structure and polish in future this was kind of a proof of concept for me. Thanks for watching!

[@nolonger12]

Geat videos man! I'm also your size and weight and it's awesome that someone is finally doing such films. There is one thing lacking I think: I would really like to see from 3rd person perspective how do you look on these bikes. How high are your knees, overall position etc etc. I think it would be useful for such big riders as us.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks man! That's great to hear I remember looking for bikes and finding no info on anything for taller riders!! You're 100% right and it's something I have actually filmed just wasn't happy with how it came out. I'll sort it out for the next one :) Thanks for watching!

[@_Davepocalypse]

Omg, a tall person orientated bike review. THANK YOU. I was starting to think that motorbikes were a short person hobby. I am 6'3" but most reviews seem to be from under 6' people! Def got a sub.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha it's a huge part of why I started doing them, couldn't find any myself :P There's a full playlist of reviews on my channel of a good few bikes at this stage :) Thanks!

[@_Davepocalypse]

@@TheGorillaBiker I'll be checking them out for sure!

[@emromw]

Motorcycling is a hobby that is quite body size sensitive and body height resembles a normal distribution. So lots and lots of people are around average height and the further away you are from average height, the more seldom your height is. Motorcycling also being a mostly male hobby means you will most often see average height men riding.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

What is the point of this comment?

[@Rancapinchos]

Great video review!! I'm new owner one 2010 hornet abs too, I'm really happy with it, I used every day to go work and routes at weekends. I bough it for the same price as scooter, second hand of course, and looks like new one. For me is perfect, smooth to ride on city and very good power on the road rides. Thanks, and excuses for my english level.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks :) ah excellent! It's a great bike indeed and very good value for money! All the best with it :) your English is perfect my man no need for apologies!

[@richardwestmoreland4796]

I watch quite a few videos of reviews of motorcycles and while there seems to lots of videos that answer a lot of questions from shorter riders there are not nearly as many for taller riders. I'm only about 6 foot 2 and I don't consider that to be much over average but I have got the feeling that many bikes are made more for riders shorter than I am. I hate watching a video that doesn't consider how the rider fits on it especially when it comes to how much leg room there is. I hope you keep making reviews for people like me.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It's actually why I started making these type of videos, I couldn't find any either. I actually made this one close to 5 years ago, and I did keep making them :) I'm glad you liked the video!

[@Edwin_Hense]

Great video, mate! Very informative and just at the right time, too! Just got my A license and i just fell in love with 600cc naked bikes, unfortunately i'm 195cm tall so i obviously can't just get on any bike and be sure that i'll feel comfortable! I'm really looking forward to more videos of this kind! Cheers :)

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks very much! That means a lot as it's exactly what I made them for, there was literally zero tall orientated reviews when I was looking a few years ago so I'd hoped this would help someone :) Thanks for watching!

[@vasilijemusikic4429]

What bike dod you choose for you because i am your height

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I've had a lot of bikes over the years! All on the channel :)

[@kellyd1910]

shes such a great and reliable machine

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah I can't see my buddy who leant it to me getting rid of it any time soon. Hondas are bulletproof and great bikes. Sadly its just too small for me :'( thanks for watching!

[@ssproductions790]

@@TheGorillaBiker I'm 5'10 and it fits me almost perfectly, first bike waiting on a new wiring harness!

[@davidj7428]

Good stuff, informative and concise without the waffle (lovely countryside as well). I watch loads of bike review vids and turn loads of them off after a couple minutes as I can't stand the wacky 'whatsup guys' crap. This was really watchable. Cheers.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ah you can't beat the hills of Kerry to be fair! Glad you enjoyed it, personally I prefer just videos of bikes myself, glad this one came out ok! I make longer and shorter videos tho so apologies in advance if you come across them! :D Thanks :)

[@bluehoo0]

A very good review I enjoyed the fact that you got straight to the nuts and bolts so to speak. Some reviewers spend far to much time with long intros and music. So 10 out of 10 from me, also I’m 6’ 2” and looking for a newer bike so if you find the bikes you review comfortable then I’m share I will be fine with them. , I thought about the hornet but I don’t like that it has no centre stand. Thanks again. Forgot to mention it’s a beautiful part of the world where you live very scenic great for biking.👍👍👍

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks man! Yeah it always annoyed me a bit so I just display the results and then explain them :) I would say so, there's likely very few that wouldn't be grand for you that aren't supersports, that's where tings get hairy. May I cheekily recommend my review on my main bike, the fz6 s2, very similar to this but has a center stand and is a lot more comfy. It is absolutely! I'm very lucky with the scenery.

[@brucehornet]

Good honest video on the pc41 hi got a 2007 20,000 miles nice and tight very linier power delivery.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks man! Only complaint I had was I'm too big for it 😂 which isn't the bikes fault at all!

[@brucehornet]

I'd like to come out and spend a week riding about it would be grand

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Oh god yeah that'd be nice. Longest I've gotten in recent times is 3 days in a row. Just not enough!

[@nocomment238]

Sound... Just getting my first road bike..prob buy one of these :)

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ah very good best of luck with it, you won't go wrong to be fair they're bulletproof :)

[@timjrvine]

You are a big fella. I thought I was big at 186cm and 107kg. Keep up the good work.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ah you're not a small lad by any means either so 😂 Thanks I shall try :)

[@6foot6turk]

Ik 200cm and 135 kg 😭

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha about the same as me so 😂😂

[@6foot6turk]

@@TheGorillaBiker did you have a hard time finding a bike that fitted you? Im stuck with the a2 license for another year.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Not really. Go for anything on the roomier sports touring end and you'll be grand. Even the likes of the nc500 and stuff are grand. Pretty much all sports bikes are out though. I still contort myself on to them cus I love them but I don't fit. Main thing is don't worry how you look on them. Just have fun!

[@keatongroom]

Glad to see it does well at low rev cruising

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I ride any bike that's not mine respectfully.

[@Motourev]

Great vid mate, well put together and very informative. Thought the review was very good. Those roads...oh my god the roads you have 😮 gotta come over one day and cruise those with u 👌🏻🤘🏻👊🏻

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks man! Haha yeah we've got a few gems over here all right :) any time!

[@hachewie]

I’d like to try the 900.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah, me too, they're supposed to be savage fun!

[@deanhenry1229]

I have the chance of buying a 2008 Hornet but it's done nearly 60000 miles. It looks a well looked after bike in good condition but the miles worry me. What do you think ?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Honestly I wouldn't worry provided it looks well looked after. Does it come with a warrenty? If not check have the valves been done, check the condition of the wheel bearings, throttle cables etc. Give it a good shake down test ride and if anything feels off dig deeper. Wheel bearings, valves and other consumables would be what I'd check. Condition of the forks and the seals also. Is the rear shock leaking etc. I4 Honda engines go forever provided they've been looked after so if service history is available then you're grand. Thanks for watching

[@kellyd1910]

my 2010 had 80,000 km and she NEVER skipped a beat

[@normski262]

They can do 100,000 + if looked after

[@TPopa]

noice. thanks for the great and practical info

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I'm just glad people still see my old old videos! :) Glad you liked it!

[@petroosabdollahian1648]

# Very useful, sensible and helpful review. , I'm a beginner motorcyclist, my first bike at age 48 end am small 166cm,, so which bike of this equation is right for me? I drive daily to work in the city and also the highway( Commuting) and sometimes during a weekend round of recreational so, is Is this bike good enough and usually commuting friendly? is that good choic?? Any way great video Be safe

[@TheGorillaBiker]

To answer you in short form, yes I think this would be a good bike for you, you'd have to sit on it and check your reach though as I wouldn't be sure for your height :) But for a mix of everything this would be an excellent bike! Thank you! You too!

[@ghilesous7804]

Have you added a mirrors risers? Mine I found them very short ,not much visibility

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Hi Kalinka I don't actually own this bike it's a friend of mines bike. He has the stock mirrors on there but due to my size I find all mirrors kinda useless in stock form

[@Jojikiba]

Great review mate. And what beautiful scenery! What county is that?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks, I wouldn't particularly like this one myself a first attempt at it really 😂 Ireland :)

[@Jojikiba]

@@TheGorillaBiker I think you might have misread it as "country". I mean which "county", or perhaps you don't want to say? 😂 Very beautiful.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ohhhh sorry, reading wouldn't be my strong point 😂😂😂 It's Kerry :)

[@HippoDrones]

Nicely put together thoughts on the bike mate! :-)

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks amigo! :)

[@tatatade]

Cool contents your motorcycle has,I had a good time,I also sent LIKE👍 I know, We are HONDA lover

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks :) I actually have a few Hondas now, this isn't my bike I just borrowed it :)

[@tatatade]

@@TheGorillaBiker I envy it, I want two more

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha just do what I do and buy nothing else :D Food is optional.

[@justins5714]

Its ironic that both bikes im looking at purchasing you have reviews for both 😂

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha that's handy for me, robbing views :D

[@gordon861]

​@@TheGorillaBiker Nice review, still running my 2009 Hornet, 40k miles had it since new, and just been MOT'd for another year. Watching this review bought back how damn big the original mirrors are, I replace mine ages ago with an Aprilla set. I noticed in the review you kept the revs down, this bike really starts to kick once you get over 7k, off the lights, it will do 60 in first just as it bumps off the redline.

[@davypross]

Hi GB, What’s the road no/name? looks class. Please tell us your top 20 fav roads. Thanks.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It's the N71 from Moll's Gap to Kenmare then the R569 from Kenmare to Kilgarvan :) It's a fantastic road. I have added that to my list thank you!

[@davypross]

The GorillaBiker R u for sharing this list??

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@davypross I will indeed, I meant a list of thing to do sorry 😂😂

[@davypross]

The GorillaBiker Looking forward to summer heat and a few of ur recommended routes. Thanks.

[@beregirobert1261]

What do you think about me? I mean I'm 198cm will it worth to go to take a test ride how it will feel or it's not a good idea for me to buy hornet?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah definitely worth a test ride, I personally think it may be too small for you in the long run but maybe as a starter bike or a commuter it'd be fine. Honestly tho try it and see how you fit. The worst case is maybe you have to change the seat. Thanks for watching

[@beregirobert1261]

@@TheGorillaBiker thanks for quick answer. But I think I will go with a CBF 600 my girlfriends and me planning to kick whole europe to travel next year. Just the problem is in Netherlands they're all overpriced. So I have to wait until the season will ends. Probably in September or October. I know hornet is small for me just I love the way it looks and you know it's a honda. But i will try it anyway.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

No problem! Yeah bikes aren't cheap here really either. Not bad but not good. If you have any interest check out the video I just did on my long time bike the yamaha fz6 s2. Really really comfy bike for a taller person. Let me know what you think of the hornet if you try it is be very interested to know!

[@beregirobert1261]

I've watched the video. Have to say that before my girlfriend spended a few hundred euros to buy motorgear I was thinking about the FZ6. It is nice and comfy. But not the best for 2 persons on long distance. Maybe I'm wrong then let me know. Just can't decide what to buy CBF 600 or FZ6. Both are 10/10 for me and price is also similar. I want it with ABS because of the dumb drivers here in eastern Europe. So yes have to try both of them. About Hornet if the dealer will have Hornet on stock than I will try if not then probably I will leave it for a while.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I've used it 2 up and it's pretty spacious for 2. The seat on the Hornet is smaller but the power delivery may be more suited to 2 up riding on the Hornet. Personally I think the FZ6 would be just as good as the Hornet. Yes fair ABS is always good to have! I'll try get it on my next bike I think. I would suggest trying a Hornet, FZ6 and if you can afford the bike, I know it's pricier, a Triumph Tiger 800, I think maybe that'd be very good for a tall guy +1 person.

[@brianfarrell6607]

04 with 19,000 miles from a NI Dealer - 2,995 Stg. Good or bad deal ?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I honestly wouldn't like to comment without seeing it tbh, but 3k sterling is what...3500 euro. Seems a bit pricey for a 2004 but with the way the bike market has gone it's probably fairish, especially if it's in good nick and comes with some form of warranty

[@prskacgamer3372]

Please can you help me Im 1.70 tall is the ideal this motorocycle size for me , I'll get my motor license soon and this bike is good for first bike.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Well I don't know about ideal but I think it's a very good motorcycle and would fit you fine. It's a pretty fast bike tho so if you're starting out on it just take your time! :)

[@prskacgamer3372]

@@TheGorillaBiker Thanks for helping me out bro I tough for first bike to buy "kawasaki ninja 300" its rly good bike for begginers but its going to bored me very soon so its waste of money :)

[@TheGorillaBiker]

No problem. I did the same, I started on a 600 and still have it many years later. Just don't go crazy and you'll be fine :)

[@johncarlson8029]

Can you road test tje Hornet900 at some point?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

If I can get my hands on one I will!

[@MiguelAPazMazoy]

Could you show us a picture of you over your motorbike.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I can't no. It's not my bike and I rode it a few years ago.

[@jules-bz5vc]

How you coping with the potholes ?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Which potholes?

[@SickofOhio]

Hey man, great job! I’m looking forward to make reviews like this. Beautiful view too! Keep making videos, I’ll watch them. Check out my videos too.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks! Glad to hear it, and I will most definitely check out your channel later!! :)

[@johncarlson8029]

Hey Gorilla, my name is John i'm in the state of Virginia in USA. I would like to know if i could find a 2001- 2002 Hornet 600S with the fairing. We only had Hornets in 2005 and 2006 there are very few here. And mostly pretty ratty. So if not the 600S then a 2013 model. I have a 900 Hornet but the 600 is much more involving and demands that you ride accordingly. It's more fun to go fast on a slow bike than to go slow on a fast bike and i teally don't need the power of the 900. I have been CRAVING a 600. I fornd one nice one with a discrepancy on the odometer and 31k miles. Thats the story, so what do you think??? I could actually really use some help with this. I don't know if you can help or not. I have contacted American Honda and am waiting for a response. Peace brother ... keep tje rubber down.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Hello John! Well being based in Ireland I'm not sure how much use I can be. There are a few for sale over here, and 1 or 2 in the UK as well. I'll one or two links at the bottom but I'm assuming shipping them over would probably make it too expensive. I agree though, a 600 is always a bit more involved I think :) I'm probably not much use sadly being very far away but what I'd do here is just talk to a local dealer or put an ad up on a local selling platform, you have craigslist right or I think it's called that. But yeah ask a local dealer to source one or an ad asking for one you'd never know who'd have one hidden away. You too bud! Best of luck with your hunt! www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201912125267233?advertising-location=at_bikes - UK www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/cbf-600/23203802 - Ireland

[@johncarlson8029]

@@TheGorillaBiker Thanks brother, i'm just itching for thr Hornet600 i rode a Yamaha Radian 600 circa 1990 and it was.nice when you really hit it hard the front got really light and the rest of the time just the right gear and rpm for your road at the time. You sidn't mention the wind except that you were getting ot in the chest is it ok windwise an 45 to 70? What was it like at those speeds. And i heard the engine in the video to me that's teally the beating heart ya know!. There's rwally nothing better out there what with the build quality and such. I sent Fowlers Honda in England an e main asking about importing one so i will see what they say. For now i will just have to ride my Hornet900 known as the 919 here. You know we couldn't have it called the Hornet here because AMC or American motor corporation had a Hornet and they went under in the late 80's. Too bad cuz Hornet just sounds so cool and i have been a honda guy since around 1975. Anyhoo was nice talking we should keep in touch. Peace

[@johncarlson8029]

@@TheGorillaBiker Hey Big G i tead an article that said the Hornet S used the fairing from the Firestorm 1000 called the SuperHawk here but it's over 800.00 US to buy the 2 side fairings alone then would still need the center section, gages and all the fasteners to mount it properly. I'm a disabled x mechanic 38 plus years and i actually enjoy workin on bikes but i don't want to purchase a basket case as the wife gets upset when i turn the kitchen into a shop. TTFN

[@tatatade]

good video 👍hornet friend

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks :)

[@visitor9408]

lol billion couriers in London, sure feels like that

[@TheGorillaBiker]

From what I've seen I think they might swarm, hive mind and all that.

[@mattrowe503]

a billion London Couriers? the population of London is only 8 million lol

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ahhhh but all the couriers might live somewhere else ya see.... They just.... Courier(?) in London 😂 anyway Honda also assure me they've manufactured alarmingly less than a billion hornets so there may be an extra few zeros somewhere. The man who gave me the figures spends a lot of time sipping pints.

[@jacekk8326]

Billions😂😂😂 there are 220 hornets registered in the UK