Yamaha XJ6 2009 vs. Honda CB500F 2020

Yamaha XJ6 2009

Honda CB500F 2020

Technical Specifications Yamaha XJ6 2009 compared to Honda CB500F 2020

Yamaha XJ6 2009

Honda CB500F 2020

Yamaha XJ6 2009

Honda CB500F 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	65.5 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	44.5 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	78 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	59.7 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	10.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	600 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	2,120 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	770 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,060 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XJ6 2009

Despite the common basis, the XJ appears much younger and more aggressive. A mid-cass motorbike that by no means makes you feel mid-range. Except for the swingarm, the motorbike appears quite high-quality and cool. The bike is a little easier to handle than the Diversion.

rider-friendly performance characteristics

optimal clutch

playful, lighter handling

seat comfort

individual look

young

aggressive

high-quality.

Design components not too demanding

torque development

Honda CB500F 2020

Honda has significantly improved the rounded package called CB500F for 2022. Thanks to better brakes and a higher-quality chassis, the handling has been significantly upgraded. Both beginners and experienced riders will feel very comfortable on this bike and enjoy it for many years to come. Only the suspension strut is not quite up to scratch - but there still needs to be room for improvement somewhere.

full 48 hp in the A2 class

high-quality fork

good brakes

comfortable seating position

low seat height

intuitive handling.

Suspension strut bounces on bumpy roads