Gilera XRT 600 vs Honda CBX 600 E (1990)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Gilera XRT 600stacks up against the Honda CBX 600 E. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGilera XRT 600Honda CBX 600 E
Model year19901983
Price
Engine554 cc572 cc
Horsepower41 hp65 hp
Torque49 Nm
Fuel capacity5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 130/80-17

Gilera XRT 600 vs Honda CBX 600 E — which should you buy?

Picking between the Gilera XRT 600 and the Honda CBX 600 E usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Gilera XRT 600 brings 41 hp, while the Honda CBX 600 E counters with 65 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: