| Attribute | Honda CBF 600 2008 × | Velocette Thruxton 1964 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 1964 |
| Make | Honda | Velocette |
| Model | Honda CBF 600 | Velocette Thruxton |
| Category | Naked bike | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 599.3 | 499 |
| Power (kw) | 55.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 59 | - |
| Bore (mm) | - | 86 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 86 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Fully transistorised electronic | Magneto |
| Clutch | Mechanical; cable-actuated, Wet, Wet, multiplate with coil springs | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | - | 9.1:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Hydralic telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | - | Twin shock |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 3-19 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | - | Dual seat |
| Wheels | - | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 213 | 170 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.262 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,110 | 990 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,160 | 2,130 |
| Overall width (mm) | 765 | 700 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 17 |