| The N600 was introduced in 1969. It was technologically advanced for its time, with an all alloy engine which could achieve 9000 rpm. Engine output was 45 hp (34 kW) and the N600 was capable of 81 mph (130 km/h). It delivered surprisingly peppy performance because of its light weight (around 550 kg/1100 pounds), due to compact dimensions and some plastic parts (like the boot lid). The first brakes were very weak. Rear suspension was a torsion bar and leaf springs. Production was stopped in 1972, after the sportier Honda Z600 (or Z-Act, depending on country) was introduced. | Original Vehicle Specifications:
| BODYWORK |
| Type |
4/5S SAL |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT |
| Wheelbase |
2000mm (78.7in) |
| Track: Front |
1149mm (45.2in) |
| Track: Rear |
1111mm (43.7in) |
| Length |
3099mm (122in) |
| Width |
1321mm (52in) |
| Height |
1327mm (52.2in) |
| Length:Wheelbase Ratio |
1.55 |
| Curb Weight |
550kg (1213 lbs.) |
| ENGINE |
| Manufacturer |
Honda |
| Type |
S-2 SOHC
4 valves total
2 valves per cylinder
|
| Bore x Stroke Ratio |
74.00mm x 69.60mm
2.91in x 2.74 in
|
| Displacement |
599cc (36.553 cu in) |
| Unitary Capacity |
299.5 cc/cylinder |
| Compression Ratio |
8.50:1 |
| Fuel System |
1 Ke carb |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
N/A |
| Catalytic Converter |
N/A |
| Max Output |
45.6 PS (45.0 bhp)(33.6 kW) @ 7000 RPM |
| Max Torque |
54.0 Nm (40 lbft) (5.5 kgm) |
| Maximum RPM |
9000 RPM |
| Coolant |
Air |
| Specific Output |
75.1 bhp/litre
1.23 bhp/cu in |
| Specific Torque |
90.15 Nm/litre |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Top Speed |
129 km/h (80mph) |
| Power-to-weight Ratio |
81.82 bhp/ton |
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