Motorcycle specifications HondaCBF 600 S 2007 Time for wisdom
There's more to life than hypersports. Honda is well aware of this, and will be offering more than just its CBR 1000 RR for 2004. In addition to the renewal of the CB 500, the world's leading manufacturer is betting on a cool roadster that will sit between the CB 500 and the 600 Hornet. Based on the latter, it features the same "mono-backbone" frame and engine, but with almost 20% less power for less sporty riding. This is achieved by modifying the camshafts and intake ducts to favor low and mid-range revs. Power and torque (also down) arrive earlier, and the final drive is shorter. This should provide a good dose of pep for this touring roadster, which comes up against the Bandit 600 S head-on. Except that the CBF is not short of tricks: the seat can be adjusted to 3 different heights using a BTR key, the bubble can be raised by 5 cm, and the handlebar supports can also be adjusted by 10 mm. Increasingly concerned with safety, Honda offers ABS as an option, unknown until now at this level of the range. The Varadero-inspired fork head and various options, such as the attractive top-case, allow this urban cruiser to enjoy the pleasures of travel, without fear of polluting the environment. Like everyone else, the CBF 600 S must comply with Euro 2 standards. It does so via a catalytic converter and the widespread fresh-air injection system. It's a pity that the fuel gauge is missing; otherwise, the dashboard is complete. The chassis and HMAS suspension should do the job without any worries, namely multi-purpose use but without the "street-bike" spirit of the big Hornet sister.
Admittedly not very exciting, but oh so useful, Honda's mini tourer comes at just the right time in a market where novelty is all too rare. The Bandit is king in this market, but this formidable competitor is looked down upon. You could almost say it's Honda's Fazer, minus the sport and plus the GT.
Looking for wide open spaces? The Special Edition of the CBF 600 S offers you the cases, top-case and brackets for just €200 more. Please note that the series is limited.
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At this price, I thought I'd inherit a bland and slightly outdated utility vehicle, but in the end it's a very pleasant surprise: the brakes and chassis are still up to scratch, the gearbox is pleasant and precise, the protection and comfort are very respectable despite the suspensions being a little firm, and I find the engine much livelier and nicer than the press tests suggest. Handling is a little sluggish compared to more modern, lighter bikes, but it remains efficient and intuitive
There are a few shortcomings, such as the mirrors that are only used to look at your elbows, the really optimistic speedometer or the improbably ergonomic choke lever... in short, details that are quickly forgotten. A great all-rounder at an unbeatable price Rating : 4/5 Respond to Madezen
Honda 600 cbf-abs from 2005 with 36600 km on the odometer. Is it reliable and comfortable to ride as a duo? What about fuel consumption and maintenance, is it expensive or not?
Thank you for your comments. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Tony
I've had a 2004 Pan 1300 for a few years now. It's a wonderful machine mechanically, but it has turbulence or eddies when my wife is a passenger. This phenomenon starts to appear at 70 km/h and gets worse as the speed increases. My wife is a small woman weighing 52 kg
This eddy phenomenon is becoming
annoying to the point of not knowing what to do about it. My question is whether any pan owners have experienced the same problem as I have, and above all whether they have been able to eliminate it, and how. Does this phenomenon persist on the most recent pan models.... This situation is beginning to dissuade my wife from riding her motorcycle, as she's taking it in the neck, so to speak
Thank you in advance for your reply if there is one. Bonne route à vos tous. Rating : 4/5 Respond to claude
You'll have to confirm with a Honda dealer (who will also be able to give you the cost of the bridle) but in terms of power, it should be bridgable. It will be 34hp though.
Romain from MP Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
This CBF 600 S is a jewel. It's enabled me to take a couple of trips with suitcases and top case, including one through the Italian passes, without the slightest problem. It's never been caught lacking in power.
It's easy and pleasant to drive.
That said, I don't know whether it's steering or the forks are shaking, so I avoid letting go of the handlebars. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Batpapou
i've just got back into motorcycling after 15 years (sniff) I've had my CBF for 1 month and have done 4000 km, I made this choice to avoid going back to a sport bike like I had (750VFR) I have 2 children and I think they still need their father! at the time, the only pleasure I had was to see the rev counter in the red zone in every gear, in short, it's a pleasant bike with a mill that's always available. Of course, it doesn't have the kick in the pants of a sport bike, but it's not made for that, and you can still have fun on curves and bends
the only real flaw is the gidoning between 60 and 80 km/h when you let go of the throttle
As for fuel consumption, I'm more at 7 liters than 5, as Christian says, but that must come from the way I ride, in short, a good beaker for reasonable bikers!
Rating : 5/5 Respond to pajou
The paint on the frame is really bad, the fork shakes when you touch the handlebars and to finish, the vibrasonic at the tank isn't great
All in all, a pleasant bike, but an expensive one Rating : 5/5 Respond to timberland