| Attribute | Kawasaki ER-6f 2015 × | Honda CB600F Hornet 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2012 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki ER-6f | Honda CB600F Hornet |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. 38 mm x 2 (Keihin) | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 599 |
| Power (kw) | 52.6 | 73.4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 64 | 63.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 67 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 42.5 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Sealed Chain | #525 O-ring sealed chain |
| Ignition | Digital | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Compression | 10.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork | 41mm inverted telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with | Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 128mm axle travel |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Optional ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Optional ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 240 |
| Frame type | Perimeter, high-tensile steel | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | - | Hollow-section 5-spoke cast aluminium |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,410 | 1,435 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 209 | 198 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,180 | 1,095 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,110 | 2,090 |
| Overall width (mm) | 770 | 740 |
| Seat height (mm) | 805 | 800 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 3.5 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | 19 |