Malaysian Top 5 600cc Naked Bike

    Most beginner riders are likely jump to 600cc. They don't want to waste their time and money to pick 250cc as their starter bike. So if you one of them, I give you list for you to choose your first bike. Because 250cc are too mainstream.

1. Kawasaki ER6N

   This is the most famous model for starter bike. Most of driving institute uses this bike as their test bike. Kawasaki ER6N are easy to maintain, good fuel consumption and easy to handle.

SPEC

• 649cc, 2 cylinders, DOHC, Liquid Cooler and 6th gear transmission
• 71 horsepower @ 8,500 rpm, 65 Nm @ 7,000 rpm of maximum torque. She manage to reach 210 kph of top speed.
• Dry weight is 204 kg, and has 16 L of fuel tank capacity
• Price: RM 34,509.00

2. Ducati Monster 696

      This is the well known brand. A big boy toy. Even though it is almost 700cc of bike, it is still in the list for someone who seeking a 600 cc superbike. Ducati Monster 696 not also for beginner, but experience rider also have this bike on their list, if they looking for 600cc bike.

SPEC

• 696cc, L-Twin, 6th gear transmission and air cooled.
• Manage to have 78.8 horsepower @ 8,000 rpm, and her maximum torque is 69Nm @ 7750. Her top speed is 210 kph. 
• Dry weight is 185 kg and has 15 L of fuel tank capacity.
• Price: 59,000.00

3. KTM Duke 690

The KTM 690 Duke R cultivates the sporty genes of the 690 Duke: a formidable hot rod for enthusiasts and experts alike, light as a feather, lightning quick, amazingly suitable for everyday use, but with everything that makes a 690 Duke even sportier. For 2015 690 Duke R is coming with bright orange rims, underlining the sporty and uncompromised DNA of any KTM model deserving the R in its name.

SPEC

• Engine: 690cc, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooler.
• Power: 72 horsepower @ 8,000 rpm, 70 Nm @ 6,500 of maximum torque. Top speed 194 kph.
• 185 kg (dry weight), 15 L fuel tank capacity.
• Price: RM 43,396.00

4.Benelli TNT 600

      Benelli TNT 600 also well-known superbike around Malaysia. This is due to her lowest price of 4-inline. Technically, if you looking for a best sound and have limited budget, this is your bike. With starting price with RM 29,900.00, you can say Benelli TNT 600 is worth for starter bike as well.

SPEC

• Engine: 600cc, 4-inline, DOHC, Liquid Cooler.
• 83.9 horpower @ 11,500 rpm, with maximum torque 54 Nm @ 10,500 rpm. Maximum top speed is 221 kph.
• Dry weigh is 231 kg, with fuel tank capacity is 15 L.
• Price: RM 29,900.00

5. Yamaha XJ6

    Yamaha XJ6, the sport touring naked/Street fighter superbike. COmes with 3 variant, Naked, Diversion, and Full Fairing, XJ6 is well known bike for 600cc lover. Even though she has no racing spec like ZX6R, and R6, but Yamaha XJ6 best for touring and long distance ride. Also, she is fit for urban ride. You can use this as daily use bike.

SPEC

• Engine: 600cc, 4 inline, DOHC, Liquid Cooler.
• 77.5 horsepower @ 10,000 rpm, 59.7 Nm @ 6,100 rpm, top speed is 232 kph.
• 205 kg with 17 L fuel tank capacity.
• Price: RM35,000.00

TRIVIA

1. KTM Duke 690 is the only single cylinder in her class.
2. Benelli TNT 600 is the cheapest 600cc that has 4 inline engine.
3. Ducati Monster is the only bike that using Air Cooler, SOHC and L-Twin engine system in her class.
4. Kawasaki ER6N is the most user use as starter bike.
5. Benelli TNT 600 is the heaviest bike, while KTM Duke is the lightest.
6. Ducati Monster is the only naked bike in this list, that has no full fairing version.