CB650F, Bandit 650 or XJ6: in line, the small 4-cylinders !
The arrival of the Honda CB650F reminds us that ten years ago, the 600cc inline 4-cylinder was the benchmark architecture among mid-displacement roadsters. For the occasion, Site released the Suzuki Bandit 650 and Yamaha XJ6. Comparo !
Technical and commercial sheets
(Manufacturer data)
| Honda CB650F | Suzuki Bandit 650 | Yamaha XJ6 | |
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Engine |
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| Type | 4-cylinder in-line | 4-cylinder in-line | 4-cylinder in-line |
| Displacement | 649 cc | 656 cc | 599 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 67 x 46 mm | 65.5 x 48.7 mm | 65.5 x 44.5 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid |
| Distribution | Double ACT, 16 valves | Double ACT, 16 valves | Double ACT, 16 valves |
| Compression tx | 11.4: 1 | 11.5: 1 | 12.2: 1 |
| Power | 87 hp at 11,000 rpm | 85 hp at 10,500 rpm | 77.5 hp @ 10,000 rpm |
| Couple | 63 Nm at 8000 rpm | 61.8 Nm at 8900 rpm | 59.7 Nm at 8,000 rpm |
| Food | PGM-FI electronics | Electronic | Electronic |
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Transmission |
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| Clutch | Wet multi-disk | Wet multi-disk | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Gearbox | 6 reports | 6 reports | 6 reports |
| Final drive | By chain | By chain | By chain |
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Cycle part |
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| Frame | Steel "Diamond" type | Double tubular steel cradle | Steel "Diamond" profile |
| Front suspension | 41 mm hydraulic fork | Hydraulic fork adjustable preload |
Hydraulic fork |
| Suspension Ar | Mono-shock absorber adjustable preload |
Mono-shock absorber adjustable in preload and rebound |
Mono-shock absorber adjustable preload |
| Front travel | 120 mm | NC | 130 mm |
| Travel Ar | 128 mm | NC | 130 mm |
| Front brake | 2 discs of 320 mm, 2 piston calipers |
2 discs of 310 mm, 4 piston calipers |
2 discs of 298 mm, 2 piston calipers |
| Ar brake | 1 disc of 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
1 disc of 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
1 disc of 245 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 M / C | 120/70 ZR 17 M / C | 120/70 ZR 17 M / C |
| Tire Ar | 180/55 ZR 17 M / C | 160/60 ZR 17 M / C | 160/60 ZR 17 M / C |
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Dimensions, weight, capacities |
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| Length | 2 110 mm | 2,145 mm | 2 120 mm |
| Width | 775 mm | 790 mm | 770 mm |
| Height | 1120 mm | 1,095 mm | 1,085 mm |
| Caster angle | 25.5 ° | 26 ° | 26 ° |
| Hunt | 101 mm | 108 mm | 103 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm | NC | 140 mm |
| Saddle height | 810 mm | 770/790 mm | 785 mm |
| Full weight | 206 kg (ABS +2 kg) | 240 kg | 205 kg (ABS +5 kg) |
| Fuel tank | 17.3 liters | 19 liters | 17 liters |
| Commercial information | |||
| Availability | Immediate | Immediate | Immediate |
| Colors | Matt black, White, Yellow or Tricolore HRC gold rims (+200 €) |
Gray, White or Black | "Race Blu" |
| Guarantee | 2 years parts and MO | 2 years parts and MO | 2 years parts and MO |
| Price | € 6,599 (ABS + € 300) | € 6,249 | € 6,799 (ABS + € 500) |
| Honda CB650F | Suzuki Bandit 650 | Yamaha XJ6 |
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