Honda Cbf600 vs Kawasaki Er-6n
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbf600 vs Kawasaki Er-6n. Honda Cbf600: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Er-6n: 72 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbf600
Kawasaki Er-6n
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
204 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
72 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbf600
7.5/10
"The sensible used buy that never breaks your heart or wallet."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth fuel-injected motor
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Ageing fairing parts scarce
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
−Chain frequently neglected by owners
Kawasaki Er-6n
7.8/10
"The smartest used middleweight buy under four grand, period."
Pros
+Strong low-end torque delivery
+Parts widely available everywhere
+Forgiving yet genuinely fun
Cons
−Stator charging failures common
−Wind protection nearly nonexistent
−Often abused by beginners
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