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Honda CBF 600 N - [2004]
This edition of the Honda CBF 600 N is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Matte Black Limited Edition and the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Honda CBF 600 has a 599cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2004 CBF 600 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBF 600's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E | 1989cc.2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid | 2024cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda CBF 600 N in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2004 Honda CBF 600 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 76.4 bhp (56 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 3.5 lb-ft (4.7 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC [8.1 lb-ft (10.9 Nm) @ 8500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CBF 600 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1993 Yamaha TDM 850 Twin has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2004 Honda CBF 600 N.
The 2004 Honda CBF 600 N has a Power to weight ratio of 327.8 bhp per ton and 15.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 CBF 600 competing with the 1993 Yamaha TDM 850 Twin [351.5 bhp\ton] and the 1991 Yamaha TDM 850 Twin [351.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CBF 600 generating around 15.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 Honda PS 50 Ruckus [36.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan [33.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 11.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.5 secs, this makes the Honda CBF 600 N similar in acceleration to the 2010 Honda CBF 600 N (11.3 secs) and the 2008 Honda CBF 600 N (11.3 secs). This Honda CBF 600 N also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2004 Honda CBF 600 N and the 2008 Yamaha Star Raider 1900
When talking about the performance of the 2004 Honda CBF 600 N on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.8 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2008 Yamaha Star Raider 1900 (12.8 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S (12.8 secs).
The 2004 version of the Honda CBF 600 N has a maximum speed of 140mph.
Top Speed of the 2004 CBF 600 equals the 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2004 Honda CBF 600 N then how about a 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (151 mph) and the 2017 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (151 mph).
