Honda Vfr750 vs Honda Cbr600f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vfr750 vs Honda Cbr600f. Honda Vfr750: 100 hp @ 10,500 rpm (RC36, 1990–1997 model; earlier RC24 produced ~105 hp) hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight, RC36 generation) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimate; varies slightly by year and market), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cbr600f: 110 hp @ 12,500 rpm (F4i generation) hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight — F4i generation) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited; F4i generation), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vfr750
Honda Cbr600f
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
66 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
196 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
100 hp @ 10,500 rpm (RC36, 1990–1997 model; earlier RC24 produced ~105 hp)
110 hp @ 12,500 rpm (F4i generation)
Torque
74 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (F4i generation)
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimate; varies slightly by year and market)
250 km/h (electronically limited; F4i generation)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight, RC36 generation)
196 kg (wet/curb weight — F4i generation)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Vfr750
8.5/10
"Buy the best example you can afford — compromises cost more later."
Pros
+Glorious gear-driven cam note
+Exceptionally balanced chassis
+Bulletproof V4 engine internals
Cons
−Cam service is expensive
−Regulator-rectifier failures common
−Fairing panels unobtainium now
Honda Cbr600f
7.8/10
"Honest, reliable middleweight that punches above its bargain price tag."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth progressive power delivery
+Excellent used value proposition
Cons
−Regulator-rectifier known weakness
−Fairing parts surprisingly expensive
−Underwhelming below 6,000rpm
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