Honda CBF 600 S 2010 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Honda CBF 600 S 2010

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

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Technical Specifications Honda CBF 600 S 2010 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Honda CBF 600 S 2010

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Honda CBF 600 S 2010

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	42.5 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	78 HP	Engine power	69 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	59 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.6	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	599.3 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,160 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	765 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,240 mm	Height	1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,490 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	217 kg	Kerb Weight	214 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	222 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CBF 600 S 2010

The CBF fits the bill. Honda hit the bull's eye with the concept of an easy-to-ride, reliable and at the same time fun motorbike. The two CBF model variants - naked and semi-dressed - remained at the top of the sales statistics in Austria and Germany for years.

ABS

3-position (height) adjustable seat

2-position adjustable handlebar

optimal riding feel

beginner-friendly.

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Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

The 2019 model year Kawasaki Versys presented itself as a comfortable, stable yet lively touring machine. The motorbike is versatile and offers high utility value. It is a fully-fledged touring machine that is a pleasure to ride on extended tours. The bike offers a terrific price/performance ratio.

Great travel comfort

pleasant and comfortable chassis

easy to use

seating position ready for touring

agile and light-footed handling.

Vibrations in the footpegs

response behaviour during transition from pushing and load operation

ABS cannot be deactivated

weight somewhat high