REVIEW CBR 500 VS ER6F : For Both Beginner And Expert Bikers

    hi there. Time for blogging again. But now my review is I am going to give a comparison for Er6F from Kawasaki and the CBR 500R from Honda. Both Kawasaki and Honda is well known brands for super bike. Besides, these both compete each other in every class of motorcycle. Today, we are comparing the Honda CBR 500R 2013, and the Kawasaki ER6F 2012.

(Kawasaki ER6F, or known as Ninja 650 in some countries)

(And the Honda 500R)

So lets go for quick specification comparison:

1. Engine Displacement
     CBR 500R: 471 cc
     Er6F          : 649 cc
2. Seat High:
     CBR 500R: 785 mm
     Er6F          : 805 mm
3. Wheelbase:
     CBR 500R: 1410 mm
     Er6F          : 1410 mm
4. Lenght:
     CBR 500R: 2075 mm
     Er6F          : 2110 mm
5. Width:
     CBR 500R: 740 mm
     Er6F          : 770 mm
6. Price (In Malaysia):
     CBR 500R: RM 31,000.00 OTR
     Er6F          : RM 37,000.00 OTR

    That's  the major  difference between Kawasaki Er6F and Honda CBR 500R. For similarities, both engine system allmost identical. Both four stroke, liquid cooled and 6 speed transmissions. 

(Er6F can be both sport bike and touring bike)

Overall Review:

1. Honda CBR 500R is lighter than Kawasaki Er6F. ( 193 kg vs 209 kg)
2. Er6F has larger engine. (649 cc vs 471 cc)
3. Er6F has larger compression ratio. (10.80:1 vs 10.70:1)
4. Er6F is more powerful. (71 horsepower vs 46 horsepower)
5. CBR 500R is more fuel saver, for both city ride or highway long ride. (71 mile per gallon vs 44 mile per gallon)
6. Er6F is good for both touring and sport bike. but the cons is the braking system. And most complain is the broken valve. be careful not to push your bike.
7. CBR 500R has very comfortable riding position. but the cons is the speed. Its good if you like relaxing bike.
8. If you like to ride fast, pick Kawasaki Er6F.
9. If you want to enjoy view while riding, go for CBR 500R.

(Girls prefer CBR 500R)

        That's all bout my comparison for these both kawasaki Er6F and Honda CBR 500R. I hope I helped you if you planning to purchase any of these two bikes. In Malaysia, we see more Er6F than Honda CBR 500R. So I guess Er6F has more ready stock spare parts. Okey. I see you next ride.

Girls with super bike, as always.

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