Comparison of Honda CBF 600 S 2005 and Kawasaki Versys 2008

Attribute	Kawasaki Versys 2008 ×	Honda CBF 600 S 2005 ×
General
Production from (year)	2008	2005
Make	Kawasaki	Honda
Model	Kawasaki Versys	Honda CBF 600 S
Category	Naked bike	Allround
Engine and transmission
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	4
Fuel system	Injection. 25°/4.3 in.	Carburettor
Displacement (cm³)	649	599
Power (kw)	-	55.5
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	44.9	58
Bore (mm)	83	65
Stroke (mm)	60	45
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition	Digital CDI	Computer controlled digital system
Compression	10.6:1	11.6:1
Chassis
Front suspension	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.	-
Rear suspension	Single offset laydown shock with adjustable rebound and spring preload / 5.7 in.	-
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc. Dual piston calipers
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Single piston caliper
Diameter (mm)	220	240
Frame type	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel	-
Front tyre	120/70-17	-
Rear tyre	160/60-17	-
Trail (mm)	109	-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	25	-
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	passion red	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	56	-
Dry weight (kg)	181	197
Power/weight ratio	-	0.2817
Overall height (mm)	1,316	1,240
Overall length (mm)	2,126	2,170
Overall width (mm)	841	760
Seat height (mm)	838	785
Ground clearance (mm)	-	130
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)	-	3.5
Fuel capacity (l)	18.92	19