Honda CB500F 2013 vs. Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Honda CB500F 2013

Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Overview - Honda CB500F 2013 vs Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Honda CB500F 2013

Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Technical Specifications Honda CB500F 2013 compared to Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Honda CB500F 2013

Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Honda CB500F 2013

Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	72 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	10.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	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	471 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single 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	2,075 mm	Length	2,110 mm
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,060 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	192 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500F 2013

However, such minor details cannot tarnish the good image of the Honda CB500F. After the first few metres, there was no question that it would be an excellent choice as an entry-level motorbike. But the fact that it can also meet higher demands is a little surprising, especially the engine pleases with its agile response and pronounced revving pleasure.

Relatively low overall weight

agile

nimble handling

acceptable chassis

good comfort

strong engine

successful seating position.

Partially shoddy workmanship

lack of gear indicator.

Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

The engine is hearty and a lot of fun, plus the ER shines with a Japanese meticulous finish and a fighting price.

Solid handling

high quality level

weak brake

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB500F vs Kawasaki ER-6n

Price Honda CB500F

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Honda CB500F 2013 vs. Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Overview - Honda CB500F 2013 vs Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Technical Specifications Honda CB500F 2013 compared to Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500F 2013

Kawasaki ER-6n 2015

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB500F vs Kawasaki ER-6n

Price Honda CB500F

Price Kawasaki ER-6n

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