CBF 500 Vs CBF 600

[Nick_Giles]

Hi.

Relative newbie to biking so not massively knowledgeable about many things. LOL

But apart from the obvious 100cc and one being newer than the other what are the differences between the two please.


Nick.

[Teflon-Mike]

[chris-red]

[sidewinder]

Hi

Done my mod 1 training on a cbf 500 and did not like the bike at all.Even for a new rider i felt sluggish and boring.WITH not overly expiring brakes or handling .you could tell it was designed mainly for commuting.So for the mod 2 i used the cbf 600.What a total different machine it was smoother to ride.Alot better in traffic brakes and suspension felt modern and precise compared to the 500.And much much better on the open road.So if was me id buy the 600 no questions asked..

sw

[CB77]

I know its not the same bikes, but in a way they are similar - I have an old 1994 CB500 and a 2001 CBR600FY - one twin, one four. Anyway, when it comes to fuel economy they are both pretty much the same, used at real road speeds, although the CBR600 is clearly a damn sight faster when you open it up.

Runing costs might be less for the 500 too, so I'd check insurance etc beforehand. I have to get rid of one soon on the bosses orders, and I'm still torn as to which I prefer.

Ride both first.

[Nick_Giles]

Thanks for the 'layman's term' replies folks. Feel a bit more knowledgeable on the basic differences now.

But where would a Hornet 600 fit into the mix.?

Thanks again, Nick.

[sidewinder]

[DrDonnyBrago]

[temeluchus]

[Teflon-Mike]

[trikeschick]

Hornet is a great bike
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[FretGrinder]

I've owned a CBF 600 since November last year, my first "big" bike since I passed my test.

I've gone straight from a 125 to this bike and my initial reaction on the test ride was "OMFG IT'S SO FAAASSTTT"

The 2 bikes I had in mind for when I passed my test were the CBF 600 and the Hornet. I was only put off by the Hornet after finding out that it has a piss poor tank range.

I've read that most people were getting 100 miles to a tank, which is no good for my commute. I was perfectly willing to sacrifice power over fuel economy as my bike is my only form of transport, so I needed something with decent MPG.

I can definitely recommend the CBF 600 as a first bike post test. I became used to the power of it after regular riding over a month. It can get you out of trouble quickly. The brakes are perfect, plenty of stopping power from the dual front discs.

The engine is derived from the CBR-600. It's detuned and I find I get most of the usable power between 3k-7k RPM.

So, yes, if it's a naked commuter with a subtle bit of poke you are after, with an MPG to suit commuting, I'd definitely recommend it.
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[UnspeedySam]

Never ridden the 500, but my housemate has a faired CBF600 (06 model with carbs) which I've had a few goes on. He regularly gets over 60mpg when riding sensibly and although the engine is very linear (some may say bland) it is certainly not a slow bike and the handling is very predictable.

The only thing I don't like about it is the very upright riding position, I still prefer a sports-tourer position or even a very lent forward sports bike position if in the mood (and if I could insure one). This might be down to me being 6ft2 with monkey arms.

Basically if you like the riding position then get the 600.
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