Honda CBR600F vs Honda 599 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR600Fstacks up against the Honda 599. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR600FHonda 599
Model year20132007
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower137 hp
Torque64 Nm
Weight183 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Three-piston calipers, floating rotors and sintered metal pads
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Honda CBR600F vs Honda 599 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR600F and the Honda 599 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR600F brings 137 hp, while the Honda 599 counters with its own power figure at 183 kg.

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: