| Attribute | Honda CBF 600 2008 × | Norton ES 400 Electra 1963 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 1963 |
| Make | Honda | Norton |
| Model | Honda CBF 600 | Norton ES 400 Electra |
| Category | Naked bike | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 599.3 | 400 |
| Power (kw) | 55.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 59 | - |
| Bore (mm) | - | 66 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 56 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Fully transistorised electronic | - |
| Clutch | Mechanical; cable-actuated, Wet, Wet, multiplate with coil springs | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | - | 7.9:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | - | Two schock |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | - |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | - |
| Seat | - | Dual |
| Wheels | - | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 213 | 161 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.262 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,110 | 1,016 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,160 | 2,032 |
| Overall width (mm) | 765 | 686 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | - |