| Attribute | Honda CBR600F 2011 × | Kawasaki Ninja 500R 2010 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2010 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda CBR600F | Kawasaki Ninja 500R |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 600 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 99.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 64 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 67 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 0 | 58 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | TCBI with digital advance |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 12.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Cartridge fork | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, swingarm | UNI-TRAK system with single shock / 3.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 220 |
| Frame type | Aluminium, Backbone | High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 130/70-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 46 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 99 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Light | 12V; 60/55W low and high headlights | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | - | 56 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 198 | 197 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,150 | 1,161 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,150 | 2,096 |
| Overall width (mm) | 740 | 701 |
| Seat height (mm) | 800 | 838 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | 119 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 18.16 |