| Attribute | Yamaha XJ6 ABS 2011 × | Honda CB500F 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2014 |
| Make | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model | Yamaha XJ6 ABS | Honda CB500F |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. EFI | Injection. PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies |
| Displacement (cm³) | 600 | 471 |
| Power (kw) | 56.9 | 34.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 59.7 | 43 |
| Bore (mm) | 65.5 | 67 |
| Stroke (mm) | 44.5 | 66.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | three-way catalyzer, with O2 sensor | Meets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. |
| Driveline | Constant Mesh, 6-speed | O-ring-sealed chain |
| Ignition | TCI | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc | Wet multiplate |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 12.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 41mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm (monocross) | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Anti-lock brakes | Double disc. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Anti-lock brakes | Single disc. Wave disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter (mm) | 245 | 240 |
| Frame type | Steel, diamond shaped | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 160/60-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 109 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 119 |
| Trail (mm) | 104 | 103 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26 | 25.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Electrical Voltage (V) | - | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,440 | 1,410 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 210 | 190 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 191 | 173 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2979 | 0.1978 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,085 | 1,060 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,120 | 2,075 |
| Overall width (mm) | 770 | 780 |
| Seat height (mm) | 785 | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.3 | 15.7 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.4 | 3.2 |