Honda has a long-standing tradition of building middleweight bikes that are highly capable but visually dull. The mid-2000s Honda CB600F Hornet is a prime example. It makes just under 100 hp, handles well, and boasts Honda’s legendary reliability… but it’s ugly.
We don’t see a whole lot of custom Honda Hornets, which is a real shame. The punchy four-cylinder naked has tons of potential—if you know how to massage it into shape.
This custom 2006-model Honda CB600F Hornet (known as the Honda 599 in the US) comes from Francis Von Tuto in Florence, Italy. Francis is no stranger to older Japanese sportbikes, so he came into the project with a clear idea of how to take it from bland to beautiful.…