Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2011 vs. Yamaha R1 2006

Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2011

Yamaha R1 2006

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Technical Specifications Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2011 compared to Yamaha R1 2006

Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2011

Yamaha R1 2006

Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2011

Yamaha R1 2006

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	172 HP
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	599 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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 %
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,435 mm	Wheelbase	1,395 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB 600 F Hornet 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R1 2006

The new R1 is a motorbike full of high-tech and innovation. The performance offered on the race track is impressive. Because the technical gadgets translate into riding fun and lap times. Nevertheless, the bike demands an active rider to avoid becoming exhausting.

No-worry riveting

strong braking system

powerful engine

traction miracle

anti-hopping clutch

steering damper

precise.

Very sub-optimal seating position - uncomfortable posture

strong body effort required during turns