| Attribute | Honda CB600F Hornet 2007 × | Kawasaki Ninja 500R 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2008 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda CB600F Hornet | Kawasaki Ninja 500R |
| Category | Naked bike | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 599 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 54.7 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 63.5 | 48.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 65 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 45.2 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | - | TCBI with digital advance |
| Compression | - | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 125mm axle travel | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock / 3.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 220 |
| Frame type | - | High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 130/70-x17 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 91 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,435 | 1,435 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 173 | 176 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3162 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,095 | 1,161 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,090 | 2,096 |
| Overall width (mm) | 740 | 701 |
| Seat height (mm) | 785 | 775 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 119 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 18.16 |