Honda CB 600S Hornet (1998-99) vs BMW F 650GS (2013) vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020)
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| Make: | Honda | BMW | Indian |
| Model: | CB 600S Hornet | F 650GS | Challenger Dark Horse |
| Years: | 1998-99 | 2013 | 2020 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, PowerPlus, 60° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 1768 cc / 108 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 65 x 45.2 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 108 x 96.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 34mm carburetors | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | EFI with 52mm dual-bore throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 97.5 hp / 71.1 kW @ 12000 rpm (84.31/11400 | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | 122 hp / 90 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 65.6 Nm / 6.83 kg-m @ 10000 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5700 rpm | 173.5 Nm / 128 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Multiplate-plate in oil bath | Wet, multi-plate, assist |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed with overdrive |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt |
| Frame: | Steel, Backbone frame | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | Cast aluminum |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks | ∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks | 43mm Inverted telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in. | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock preload adjustable. | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Spring-preload adjustable Fox shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 128 mm / 4.9 in | 215 mm / 8.5 in. | 114 mm / 4.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm floating discs, with radially mounted Brembo 4-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 290mm floating disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone) | 90/90 - 21 54V | 130/60B19 66H Metzeler Cruisetec |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone) | 150/70 - 17 69V | 180/60R16 80H Metzeler Cruisetec |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in. | 672 mm / 26.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 179 kg / 389.2 lbs | 178 kg / 392.4 lbs. | 361 kg / 796 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 201 kg / 457.7 lbs | 209 kg / 460.8 lbs. | 377 kg / 831 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 3.6 gal | 16 L / 4.2 US gal | 22.7 Litres / 6 US gal |