Honda CBF 600 S 2009 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

Honda CBF 600 S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

Overview - Honda CBF 600 S 2009 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

Honda CBF 600 S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

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Technical Specifications Honda CBF 600 S 2009 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

Honda CBF 600 S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

Honda CBF 600 S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	42.5 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	78 HP	Engine power	120 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	59 Nm	Torque	102 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.6	Compression Ratio	10.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	599 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,160 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	765 mm	Width	950 mm
Height	Height	1,240 mm	Height	1,530 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,490 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
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 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE is more than equipped for the big journey: The many features pull together, because everything good about the SE is aimed at comfort and safety. Whether it's the semi-active electronic Skyhook suspension from Showa, the KIBS cornering ABS, the Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KMCF), the cornering lights or the easy-to-read TFT colour display, the electronics leave nothing to be desired. Coupled with the comfortable seating position and the high, adjustable windshield, long stages are a pleasure. The engine is certainly not the most powerful, the weight certainly not the lowest, but overall the Versys 1000 SE is an optimal touring motorbike.

Very comfortable seating position

cultivated in-line four-cylinder engine

full electronics package

adjustable windshield

superb electronically adjustable Showa suspension

well-controlled braking system

distinctive look

Windshield not adjustable with one hand