Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs. Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2009

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2009

Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2009

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 compared to Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2009

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021
Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke42.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power102 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpm
TorqueTorque61 NmTorque64 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque10,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentReboundAdjustmentRebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentReboundAdjustmentRebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,085 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth760 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,090 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,435 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight214 kgKerb Weight198 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

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

Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2009

Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2009

The 600 Hornet is already a classic in this segment. The first Hornet was inexpensive and at heart it was a somewhat slimmed-down CBR. Just under 100 hp and the cool design were enough to be able to show off everywhere, even with little money.

Huge second-hand market

great engine tuning

qualitative

visually sophisticated

strong brakes

ABS.

Limited lean angle clearance

chassis needs improvement

cheap details.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Honda CB 600 F Hornet

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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Price Honda CB 600 F Hornet

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