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Honda CBF 600 S - [2010]
This edition of the Honda CBF 600 S is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja and the 2011 Buell-EBR 1190R V-Twin.This particular Honda CBF 600 has a 599cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2010 CBF 600 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBF 600's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Suzuki SV 650 ABS | 2020cc.2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler | 2017cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda CBF 600 S in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2010 Honda CBF 600 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha T�n�r� 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 76.4 bhp (56 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 42.7 lb-ft (57.8 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 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 1994 Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2010 Honda CBF 600 S.
The 2010 Honda CBF 600 S has a Power to weight ratio of 321.0 bhp per ton and 179.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 CBF 600 competing with the 1994 Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion [345.5 bhp\ton] and the 2000 Yamaha XJ 900 GT Diversion [345.5 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 179.4 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 2014 Honda NM4 Vultus [204.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1984 Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD [204.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 11.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.8 secs, this makes the Honda CBF 600 S similar in acceleration to the 2007 Honda CBF 600 S Repsol Replica (11.5 secs) and the 2004 Honda CBF 600 S (11.5 secs). This Honda CBF 600 S 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 2010 Honda CBF 600 S and the 2012 Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S
When talking about the performance of the 2010 Honda CBF 600 S 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 2012 Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S (12.8 secs) and the 1979 Suzuki GS 750 E (12.8 secs).
The 2010 version of the Honda CBF 600 S has a maximum speed of 140mph.
Top Speed of the 2010 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 2010 Honda CBF 600 S then how about a 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (151 mph) and the 2017 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (151 mph).
