Honda CB600F Hornet or Yamaha Fazer 600

[eugeneg]

Hi guys, I'm considering a hornet cb600f and fazer 600 naked. But both are equally good and price wise is very competitive. I've work out some findings as a background to facilitate the discussion. Could u give me some advise/feedback on their pros and cons e.g. technical specs, fuel consumption, price, value for money etc. thanks

 

 

Hornet 600 (2007):

Price - $14,960 (machine price w/o abs)

Engine type - CBR600RR7 derived engine, Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4

Fuel system - Injection

Transmission - 6-speed

Front Suspension - 41mm inverted telescopic fork, 109mm axle travel

Rear Suspension - Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 128mm axle travel

Front Brake Type - dual hydraulic disc with dual piston callipers

Rear Brake Type - dual hydraulic disc with single piston callipers

Fuel Tank Capacity - 19 litres (inclusive 4L reserve)

Seat Height - 800mm

Dry Weight - 173kg

Fuel consumption - about 17km/l

Power - 100bhp

Colour - Black, Blue, Red and Gold/yellow

Verdict - Honda has given us a new Honda CB600F Hornet for 2007. The only similarity to the old model is the name; it’s an entirely new bike running the same engine as their current CBR600RR. It shares the old Honda CB600F Hornet's qualities, it's easy to ride; great handling and fun. The new Honda CB600F Hornet should appeal to wide audience with its funky styling.

 

 

Fazer 600 (2007):

Price - $11,500 for naked and $12,000 for fairing (machine price w/o abs)

Engine type - R6 derived engine, Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC inline-4

Fuel system - Injection

Transmission - 6-speed

Front Suspension - 43mm telescopic fork

Rear Suspension - Swingarm (Linkless type Monocross)

Front Brake Type - dual disc

Rear Brake Type - single disc

Fuel Tank Capacity - 19.4 litres (inclusive 3.5L reserve)

Seat Height - 975mm

Dry Weight - 180kg

Fuel consumption - about 19 - 21km/l

Power - 90bhp

Colour - Black, White, Silver and Blue

Verdict - Yamaha came up with this new alternative and it slots perfectly into the modern market. The Yamaha FZ6 Fazer looks sharp, has a brilliant motor, excellent handling and offers huge versatility. Towns, twisties and long treks… it can do it all. A great all-rounder.

[GuiNNeSS]

get a copy of oct's motor culture ...iirc they did a review on both of ur choices

[eugeneg]

thanks, will get a copy. maybe u would like to share your opinions here too.

[Red Riding Hood]

well, hv u been riding honda? r u a honda lover? if yes, get the honda. coz i regret getting the yamaha.

[skai]

well, hv u been riding honda? r u a honda lover? if yes, get the honda. coz i regret getting the yamaha.

 

 

why regret?

[GuiNNeSS]

i also prefer honda's over yammies

[gohkm]

where can i buy oct's motor culture?

[eugeneg]

where can i buy oct's motor culture?

 

hi, u should be able to get it at all leading bookstores such as mph, times, borders, popular, kinokuniya etc. Can even try petrol kiosk or cheers convenient stores if they still have the stocks. I suggest getting from the bigger shops where they have plenty of stocks. cheers.

[Encik Pat]

Hi guys, I'm considering a hornet cb600f and fazer 600 naked. But both are equally good and price wise is very competitive. I've work out some findings as a background to facilitate the discussion. Could u give me some advise/feedback on their pros and cons e.g. technical specs, fuel consumption, price, value for money etc. thanks

 

 

Hornet 600 (2007):

Price - $15,300 machine (w/o abs)

Engine type - CBR600RR7 derived engine, Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4

Fuel system - Injection

Transmission - 6-speed

Front Suspension - 41mm inverted telescopic fork, 109mm axle travel

Rear Suspension - Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 128mm axle travel

Front Brake Type - dual hydraulic disc with dual piston callipers

Rear Brake Type - dual hydraulic disc with single piston callipers

Fuel Tank Capacity - 19 litres (inclusive 4L reserve)

Seat Height - 800mm

Dry Weight - 173kg

Fuel consumption - about 17km/l

Colour - Black, Blue, Red and Gold/yellow

Verdict - Honda has given us a new Honda CB600F Hornet for 2007. The only similarity to the old model is the name; it’s an entirely new bike running the same engine as their current CBR600RR. It shares the old Honda CB600F Hornet's qualities, it's easy to ride; great handling and fun. The new Honda CB600F Hornet should appeal to wide audience with its funky styling.

 

 

Fazer 600 (2007):

Price - $13,800 machine (w/o abs)

Engine type - R6 derived engine, Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC inline-4

Fuel system - Injection

Transmission - 6-speed

Front Suspension - 43mm telescopic fork

Rear Suspension - Swingarm (Linkless type Monocross)

Front Brake Type - dual disc

Rear Brake Type - single disc

Fuel Tank Capacity - 19.4 litres (inclusive 3.5L reserve)

Seat Height - 975mm

Dry Weight - 180kg

Fuel consumption - about 20km/l

Colour - Black, White, Silver and Blue

Verdict - Yamaha came up with this new alternative and it slots perfectly into the modern market. The Yamaha FZ6 Fazer looks sharp, has a brilliant motor, excellent handling and offers huge versatility. Towns, twisties and long treks… it can do it all. A great all-rounder.

 

so fren, have u make up ur mind, which bike u getting

[warrior.c.o.n.p]

wow both bikes r nice.. but i prefer honda..

[Encik Pat]

naked vission of cos hornet la, new design mah, honda oso have better resale value, but i'm not sure abt the detail over some side, hornet got 75Hp FZ6s2 got 96Hp

[geekster]

The so-called new honda looks very similar to the current kawasaki Z750/Z1000. Bordering on plagiarsm in fact. Think the yamaha more stylo. But i think honda wins hands down in terms of reliability and agent support. Just my opinion.

[Hornet_Bike]

Though I personally like the looks of a Hornet ,

I would very much prefer some protection from the wind blast.

 

If you're seriously considering between these two bikes only,

the Fazer 600 would no doubt provide a more comfortable ride.

It has front-head fairings, EFI, underseat exhausts, main stand etc.

 

Maybe you should also consider getting 2nd hand bikes?

New bikes (esp. Class 2 ones) really depreciate a LOT in a span of a few months/yrs.

Alas, a bike is still a bike - fulltime transport and the occasional thrill.

[eugeneg]

so fren, have u make up ur mind, which bike u getting

 

haven actually decide cos no time to go down to the shop to physically see them. But based on my previous experience with super4, I somehow feel quite comfortable with the handling and not sure if fazer will be the same.

 

based on both specs, I think for an extra $1500, I will go for Hornet cos they offers better specs like inverted fork, double disc for rear brake and lighter in weight. plus what u said is true - better resale value.

[zelot]

naked vission of cos hornet la, new design mah, honda oso have better resale value, but i'm not sure abt the detail over some side, hornet got 75Hp FZ6s2 got 96Hp

hornet 75?

aint it 100-102 hp?

[eugeneg]

hornet 75?

aint it 100-102 hp?

 

I think what zelot mention is right. Hornet should have about 100bhp.

[Encik Pat]

hornet 75?

aint it 100-102 hp?

 

i don't know, saw some site say 75HP lo, but i think can not be la, not much info on this bike

[Encik Pat]

I think what zelot mention is right. Hornet should have about 100bhp.

 

so if you got the Hornet call me lo we go racing see who faster lo, winner get 1 cup of coffee

[eugeneg]

so if you got the Hornet call me lo we go racing see who faster lo, winner get 1 cup of coffee

 

but I wun be getting so soon. Must wait for a while till both price stabilised first, and fazer 08 is not here yet too.

 

btw, just called boon siew today to check the price for hornet 600, was quoted about $14960 machine price. Roughly about $17k+ otr.

 

Both prices seems to be very competitive, but my only concern is fuel consumption. Based on the old hornet version was about 17km/l while fazer offers 20km/l. That will be a difference of 57km per tank.

[warrior.c.o.n.p]

hey guys wanna check out the honda latest cbf600cc

[Encik Pat]

but I wun be getting so soon. Must wait for a while till both price stabilised first, and fazer 08 is not here yet too.

 

btw, just called boon siew today to check the price for hornet 600, was quoted about $14960 machine price. Roughly about $17k+ otr.

 

Both prices seems to be very competitive, but my only concern is fuel consumption. Based on the old hornet version was about 17km/l while fazer offers 20km/l. That will be a difference of 57km per tank.

 

if machine price is 15k, than + insur and this and that is abt 16k mah, y 17k la, i got fazer6s2 for everything + insu + contract fee + ERP all in for abt 14,3k

[eugeneg]

if machine price is 15k, than + insur and this and that is abt 16k mah, y 17k la, i got fazer6s2 for everything + insu + contract fee + ERP all in for abt 14,3k

 

dunno leh, thats what they quoted me, guess agent more ex bah. You actually got yourself a good deal. Where did u bought it from? I am considering the naked fz6 too.

[Encik Pat]

dunno leh, thats what they quoted me, guess agent more ex bah. You actually got yourself a good deal. Where did u bought it from? I am considering the naked fz6 too.

 

i think you know bike production rite, alot ppl say they are cheaper,

i go to a few shop and confirm they are very much cheaper and they give a very good trade in too, but don't know what your age, to somebody younger i'm uncle o-ready, so insur cheaper, try asking them la

[mamat]

i'll go or the Hornet.great engine,great new clours,looks better than previous models

[Weltall]

i think you know bike production rite, alot ppl say they are cheaper,

i go to a few shop and confirm they are very much cheaper and they give a very good trade in too, but don't know what your age, to somebody younger i'm uncle o-ready, so insur cheaper, try asking them la

 

Hi,

i also bought my FZ6s2 from bike production...i got it for 14k otr..26yrs old..best offer i could find ..trade in also gd value..Do check the shop out:angel: