Honda CBF600F vs Honda CBF600N (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBF600Fstacks up against the Honda CBF600N. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBF600FHonda CBF600N
Model year20122012
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower101 hp76 hp
Torque64 Nm59 Nm
Weight172 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS. Twin piston caliper.Double disc. Dual-piston callipers and sintered metal pads
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABSSingle disc. Single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Honda CBF600F vs Honda CBF600N — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBF600F and the Honda CBF600N usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBF600F brings 101 hp in a 172 kg package, while the Honda CBF600N counters with 76 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: