CB500F, ER-6n or XJ6: which A2 motorcycle to choose ?
The two Kawasaki ER-6n and Yamaha XJ6 roadsters are currently the favorite motorcycles for apprentice riders and their motorcycle schools, but the new entry-level Honda CB500F intends to change the situation. Site compares them for you. Test !
Technical and commercial sheets
(Manufacturer data)
Honda CB500F | Kawasaki ER-6n | Yamaha XJ6 | |
Engine |
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Type | 4-stroke inline twin | 4-stroke inline twin | 4-cylinder in-line 4-stroke |
Displacement | 471 cc | 649 cc | 599 cc |
Bore x stroke | 67 x 66.8 mm | 83 x 60 mm | 65.5 x 44.5 mm |
Cooling | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid |
Distribution | Double ACT, 8 valves | Double ACT, 8 valves | Double ACT, 16 valves |
Compression tx | 10.7: 1 | 10.8: 1 | 12.2: 1 |
Power | 47.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm | 72.1 hp @ 8,500 rpm | 77.5 hp @ 10,000 rpm |
Couple | 43 Nm at 7,000 rpm | 64 Nm at 7,000 rpm | 59.7 Nm at 8,000 rpm |
Food | PGM-FI electronics | Keihin electronics | Electronic |
Transmission |
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Clutch | Wet multi-disk | Multi-disc in oil bath | Multi-disc in oil bath |
Gearbox | 6 reports | 6 reports | 6 reports |
Final drive | By chain | By chain | By chain |
Cycle part |
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Frame | Steel "Diamond" type | Perimeter steel | Steel "Diamond" profile |
Front suspension | Hydraulic fork 41 mm |
Hydraulic fork 41 mm |
Hydraulic fork |
Suspension Ar | Preload adjustable Pro-link monoshock | Preload adjustable offset monoshock | Mono-shock absorber adjustable in preload |
Front travel | 120 mm | 125 mm | 130 mm |
Travel Ar | NC | 130 mm | 130 mm |
Front brake | 1 disc of 320 mm, 2 piston calipers |
2 discs of 300 mm, 2 piston calipers |
2 discs of 298 mm, 2 piston calipers |
Ar brake | 1 disc of 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
1 disc of 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
1 disc of 245 mm, 1 piston caliper |
ABS | series | optional (600 €) | optional (500 €) |
Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 M / C (58W) | 120/70 ZR 17 M / C (58W) | 120/70 ZR 17 M / C (58W) |
Tire Ar | 160/60 ZR17 M / C (69W) | 160/60 ZR 17 M / C (69W) | 160/60 ZR 17 M / C (69W) |
Dimensions, weight, capacities |
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Length | 2,075 mm | 2 110 mm | 2 120mm |
Width | 780 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm |
Height | 1,060 mm | 1110 mm | 1,085 mm |
Caster angle | 25.5 ° | 25 ° | 26 ° |
Hunt | 102 mm | 110 mm | 103 mm |
Wheelbase | 1410 mm | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Ground clearance | 155 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
Saddle height | 790 mm | 805 mm | 785 mm |
Full weight | 192 kg | 204 kg (206 kg with ABS) |
205 kg (210 kg with ABS) |
Fuel tank | 15.7 liters | 16 liters | 17 liters |
Commercial information | |||
Availability | Immediate | Immediate | Immediate |
Colors | White "Pearl Himalayas", Black "Graphite" or Red "Candy Ruby" |
Red and black, Green and Black, or Black |
"Race Blu", White "Competition", or Black "Midnight" |
Guarantee | 2 years parts and MO | 2 years parts and MO | 2 years parts and MO |
Price | € 5,590 | € 6,499 (€ 7,099 with ABS) |
€ 6,599 (€ 7,099 with ABS) |
Honda CB500F | Kawasaki ER-6n | Yamaha XJ6 |
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