Honda CB900F Hornet 919 (SC48) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
919cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-4 DOHC 16V PGM-FI Dual Undertail Exhaust · Source: Honda CB900F Hornet 919 (SC48) (2002–2007) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda CB900F Hornet 919 (SC48) (2002–2007) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2002–2007 Honda CB900F Hornet 919 (SC48) (chassis SC48) requires 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MA, API SG/SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) with filter service (15410-MCJ-000 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (180/55ZR17 M/C (73W)), paired with 4× NGK CR8EH-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ10S / YTZ7S battery.
Drain only: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~333 km (207 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MA · API SG/SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.3 L (4.54 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15410-MCJ-000 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 30 N·m (22.1 lb-ft / 3.06 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) · Rear: 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR8EH-9 × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ10S / YTZ7S (12V 8.6Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty Sealed X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and clean/lube regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 919 cc · 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm · 92 N·m (67.9 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 795 mm (31.3 in) · 218 kg (481 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 19 L (5.0 US gal) · ~17.5 km/L → ~333 km (207 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 24,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 24,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Big-bore Hornet pairing a fuel-injected SC33 919cc FireBlade engine with dual high-mount tail pipes; 2004+ models added cartridge-adjustable front forks.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Honda CBR600RR/CBR1000RR/CB1000R inline-four supersport platform using spin-on filter HF204 and SAE 10W-30/10W-40 JASO MA synthetic oil.