Honda CB 600S Hornet (1998-99) vs BMW F 650GS (2013) vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020) vs Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX (2011-12) vs Suzuki Boulevard, Intruder M109R Cobra Special (2006-07)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Honda | BMW | Indian | Moto Guzzi | Suzuki |
Model: | CB 600S Hornet | F 650GS | Challenger Dark Horse | Stelvio 1200 NTX | Boulevard, Intruder M109R Cobra Special |
Years: | 1998-99 | 2013 | 2020 | 2011-12 | 2006-07 |
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 | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 54° V-Twin |
Capacity: | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 1768 cc / 108 cu-in | 1151 cc / 70.2 cu-in | 1786 cc / 109 cu. in |
Bore x Stroke: | 65 x 45.2 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 108 x 96.5 mm | 95 x 81.2 mm | 112 x 90.5 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Induction: | 4x 34mm carburetors | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | EFI with 52mm dual-bore throttle bodies | Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection with stepper motor control | EFI, 2 x 56mm throttle bodies |
Ignition: | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | Electronic | Inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorised) |
Starting: | Electric | Electric | 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 | 105 hp / 77 kW @ 7250 rpm | 92 kW / 123 hp @ 6200 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 | 113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm | 160 Nm / 16.3 kgf-m / 118 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Multiplate-plate in oil bath | Wet, multi-plate, assist | Single plate with integrated flexible couplings | Wet multi-plate type |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed with overdrive | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt | Shaft | Shaft |
Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks | ∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks | 43mm Inverted telescopic fork | Completely adjustable upside-down fork spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping with mounting bracket for radial brake calliper, | Inverted, 46mm stanchions |
Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in. | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 170 mm / 6.69 in | 130 mm / 5.1" |
Rear Suspension: | Monoshock preload adjustable. | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Spring-preload adjustable Fox shock | Single-sided swing-arm with progressive linkage and monoshock with adjustable hydraulic rebound and dial for setting spring preload | Single damper, preload adjustable |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 128 mm / 4.9 in | 215 mm / 8.5 in. | 114 mm / 4.5 in | 155 mm / 6.10 in | 120 mm / 4.7" |
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 | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston caliper, ABS | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 290mm floating disc, 2-piston caliper | Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 274 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone) | 90/90 - 21 54V | 130/60B19 66H Metzeler Cruisetec | 110/80 ZR19 | 130/70 R18 |
Rear Tyre: | 180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone) | 150/70 - 17 69V | 180/60R16 80H Metzeler Cruisetec | 180/55 ZR17 | 240/40 R18 |
Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in. | 672 mm / 26.5 in | 820 mm / 32 in - 840 mm / 33 in adjustable | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
Wet Weight: | 201 kg / 457.7 lbs | 209 kg / 460.8 lbs. | 377 kg / 831 lbs | 272 kg / 598 lbs | 347 kg / 764 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 3.6 gal | 16 L / 4.2 US gal | 22.7 Litres / 6 US gal | 32 Litres / 8.5 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |