| Attribute | Yamaha XJ 600 N 2002 × | Honda CB 500 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2002 |
| Make | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model | Yamaha XJ 600 N | Honda CB 500 |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 599 | 499 |
| Power (kw) | 44.5 | 42 |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 53 | 46 |
| Bore (mm) | 58.5 | 73 |
| Stroke (mm) | 55.7 | 59.6 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 245 | 240 |
| Front tyre | 110/80-17 57H | 110/80-17 57H |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-18 63H | 130/80-17 65H |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 115 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | 117 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,445 | 1,430 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 195 | 173 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2282 | 0.2428 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,090 | 1,050 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,170 | 2,090 |
| Overall width (mm) | 735 | 720 |
| Seat height (mm) | 770 | 775 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 150 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 2.5 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 18 |