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
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
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
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
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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