CB650F, Bandit 650 or XJ6: in line, the small 4-cylinders !
The arrival of the Honda CB650F reminds us that ten years ago, the 600 cc inline 4-cylinder was the benchmark architecture among mid-displacement roadsters. For the occasion, Site released the Suzuki Bandit 650 and Yamaha XJ6. Comparo !
Practical aspects and equipment
| |
Honda CB650F |
Suzuki Bandit 650 |
Yamaha XJ6 |
|
Instrumentation
| Daily trip |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Fuel gauge |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine temperature |
no |
no |
Yes |
| Outside temperature |
no |
no |
no |
| Clock |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gear indicator engaged |
no |
Yes |
no |
| Stopwatch |
no |
no |
no |
| Shift-light |
no |
no |
no |
| Consumption indicator |
Avg + instant |
no |
no |
| Handlebar controls |
no |
no |
no |
|
Convenient
|
| Coded key |
Yes |
no |
Yes |
| Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable brake lever |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable clutch lever |
no |
Yes |
no |
| Passenger handle |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| Luggage rack |
no |
no |
no |
| Adjustable front suspension |
no |
preload |
no |
| Adjustable Ar suspension |
preload |
preload and relaxation |
preload |
| Central stand |
no |
Yes |
no |
| Safe that can accommodate an anti-theft device |
Yes (U specific) |
Yes (U short) |
Yes (U specific) |
| Lashing hooks |
4 |
4 |
no |
| Tank cap on hinges |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear wheel washer |
Yes |
no |
no |
|
Electronics – piloting aids
|
| ABS |
option (300 €) |
no |
option (500 €) |
| Coupled braking |
no |
no |
no |
| Adjustable mapping |
no |
no |
no |
| Anti-slip |
no |
no |
no |
| Speed regulator |
no |
no |
no |
| |
Honda CB650F |
Suzuki Bandit 650 |
Yamaha XJ6 |
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