Honda CBF600 (2008-current)

Well, i have a 2010 model. Bought it with original luggage, side and top boxes, averto alarm, CABS as standard. Great engine for a 600 considering its a detuned cbr600rr motor. Some ppl reckon it needs a 6th gear but i think its fine. Torque is good throughout the gears and re range, no issues there. Adjustable seat and small standard screen are fine. For a spin out its good enough to keep up with sportsbikes on B road twisies and touching down your sliders with a set of BT021's ! Fuel economy is returning appx 210 miles on the 20 litre tank. This is both commuting and some two up riding. I have MAJOR two issues, the oxidisation on the bolts is rediculous after a year (no matter how much you keep it clean ) even some parts have paint worn off where your feet are ! The suspension on the front is fairly soft. But then its not a sportsbike so i suppose the suspenion is adequate ? Rear supsension can be adjusted for pre load which is handy. Lights etc are great, dash needs updating but fuel guage is perfect. Upgrades include aftermarket SW Motech engine bars and MRA Vario screen. I am a little disappointed with the finish to be honest. Really only big drawback. Oh, there is a issue of handlebar weave...cant figure that out AT ALL

Well, i have a 2010 model. Bought it with original luggage, side and top boxes, averto alarm, CABS as standard. Great engine for a 600 considering its a detuned cbr600rr motor. Some ppl reckon it needs a 6th gear but i think its fine. Torque is good throughout the gears and re range, no issues there. Adjustable seat and small standard screen are fine. For a spin out its good enough to keep up with sportsbikes on B road twisies and touching down your sliders with a set of BT021's ! Fuel economy is returning appx 210 miles on the 20 litre tank. This is both commuting and some two up riding. I have MAJOR two issues, the oxidisation on the bolts is rediculous after a year (no matter how much you keep it clean ) even some parts have paint worn off where your feet are ! The suspension on the front is fairly soft. But then its not a sportsbike so i suppose the suspenion is adequate ? Rear supsension can be adjusted for pre load which is handy. Lights etc are great, dash needs updating but fuel guage is perfect. Upgrades include aftermarket SW Motech engine bars and MRA Vario screen. I am a little disappointed with the finish to be honest. Really only big drawback. Oh, there is a issue of handlebar weave...cant figure that out AT ALL.

have got one of these as a hire bike atm while my street is repaired. got to say more impresed than i thought id be, carrys really good corner speed very stable. cons it takes a bit of force to turn in there isnst alot of torque anywhere in the range but the main problem which is driving me crazy is the foot peg height. ive had it four days and now both the balls on the bottom of the pegs are almost gone :(. otherwise good bike

just bought a new cbf 600 n after trying out all its rivals i.e. diversion, er-6n,gladius although not the triumph!. And by far it was the best quality and the 19 ltr tank and mpg was the best by a mile. Its comfortable fast enough for most riders I have put a small screen on mine ,dont like faired bikes might as well buy a car. Added heated grips as well. I commute 20 miles a day and I am a motorcycle courier for the NHS in the evening and its definitely the bike to choose for reliablity mile munching without buying an all out tourer machine. Would recommend this bike way above the others in its class regardless of what the experts say. Okay not to everyones taste in the fashion department but not everyone wants a manga looking bike. Its a unsung hero of a bike. Ride safe out there Gareth. (THE JAM BUSTER)

I have to say that my CBF600 SA8 has been an absolute star. However, I can understand what the press mean when they describe it as a bit bland......bland as in you don't have anything to worry about at all! It is really well built, it is absurdly easy to ride and tour on, it is economical for a 600 (I am averaging 45-55mpg depending upon the percentage of motorways I am covering). It has pleanty of power but puts it down linearly rather than in a lump anywhere in the rev range. V twin enthusiasts will say it is lacking torque in the bottom end and it sounds very revvy....yup! it's a 4 cyl inline, that is what you get with them. I don't know anyone else with one of these, but all of the bikes my friends own seem to need some living with in some areas despite their claims of 'brilliant cornering', massive accelleration' etc. Usually in the areas of reliability, economy, stopping and riding comfort, the CBF is great in all of these areas. If you are looking for a bike that will explore Britain's country lanes as well as tour then this is one for you to take a long hard look at. The gears do seem very close if you are on your own on a motorway, but not if you are fully loaded and two up in Wales. Also, 0-60 in 4 seconds (just timed it yesterday)is not slow in my opinion. However, if you want an out and out sports bike this is not what the CBF was designed for, but then I find even light touring on a sports bike uncomfortable. So have a long think about what you want it for and if a flexible tourer is what you want then have a look at the CBF600 SA8. Great bike! Get it if you are looking for a tourer, a commuter, an all rounder, a roamer or a working bike.

this bike does exactly what it says on the tin,very well made,faster than you expect and comfortable over long distance-it's a sports tourer rather than a super-commuter. There are a couple of flies in the ointment from my point of view,though.Firstly,this is my first 4-cylinder bike and I can't get used to the way it screams at me all the time,it seems to be undergeared doing just on 13mph per 1,000 rpm in top.Secondly,I know this is a detuned cbr600rr engine but did they have to retain the close ratio gears? I find myself changing up two gears at a time as a matter of course,why bother with the ones in between? You'll only spend your life tapdancing on the gearshift and not go anywhere any quicker. Lastly,the original screen on the 's' model is worse than useless,the battering I took from the turbulence was criminal,I fitted an MRA vario screen which,although not noticeably larger than the original,is sooooo much better,it's still very windy but it's a constant rush of air,no turbulence.If all this sounds negative,don't get me wrong it's a great bike,the linked abs brakes are fantastic and the gear ratios make sense on the motorway,at 80mph it's turning over at about 6000 rpm and there's no need to change down to overtake,just check your mirror,look,and twist the throttle,it charges forward with the kind of acceleration you'd expect from a 3 litre car and if you're not careful it'll go straight over the ton before you realise it.But who wants to ride on the motorway? If Honda had spread the first 5 ratios and given it an overdrive 6th it would be a much more enjoyable bike.I going to try a smaller rear sprocket but I have a feeling I'll just spend a lot of time in first gear,compared to a twin there is virtually zero torque below about 3000 rpm.If you've had 4-cylinder bikes before,you'll love this,I can't make my mind up whether to sell it or get used to it.

Passed my test and promptly took my CBF125 round for REAL Bike test rides... I checked Suzi Bandits n Fazers, Triumph Speed Triple, Yammi YZF 600 and a used BlackBird. I went back to Chambers Honda in Maidstone. I tried the CBF600 and 1000, a Hornet, CBR600RR and finally lived with the CBF600 for the weekend. I put 250 miles on it care free and easy. I bought a new 2009 CBF600SA from them for a number of reasons, I need reliability for my commute to work, 80 miles round trip so needs to be top build quality. Easy to get on and ride. Adjusted seat up a notch, and rear preload a couple of clicks and been a HAPPY LARRY ever since. Picked her up in Mid-September now she has 2300 miles on her. Not the fastest bike out there, but who wants to be in the sights of the GATSO all the time and its tempting with this alone!!! I'll keep her til the wheels fall off and get another in time. Its the commute that counts. She is comfortable, leaves all cars behind, reliable and with the box, heated grips, R&G bungs and REMUS can on her its just the Mutts for going to work with a smile on my face. Terrific Learner bike, and Great For commuting long distance daily. Maybe I'll get bored in a few years but for now...So What!

Only borrowed one as a courtesy bike. Very decent of the dealer but the bike is a bit crap. Whilst clearly it is a robust bike that will soak up loads of punishment and is easy to ride (nice low seat!), it is also rather gutless and sloppy. You can get much better value for money spending a little extra and getting a Hornet or equivalent.

Tried the Honda against the Suzuki GSX650F, Honda, Dearer to buy, heavier, half fairing, expensive servicing, think you can guess which one of the two I ended up with and have been very happy with in all aspects! Try the GSXF

got my bike in June 2006. Problems and problems since then. In the very first winter the battery died. Had a new one in April'07 and yest one more battery in February'08. Ride quality is OK. I have managed to touch 3 figures on the motorway. Fuel consumption used to be 180 miles from 19.5 litres around 41 miles to the gallon on the motorways. Nowadays I am getting 32 miles to the gallon. Headbearings had to be changed at 17K as the bike had done less then 20K and was less then 3 years old so I was not charged. Honda knows about the problems and your dealer may or may not tell you about the headbearings and you could be charged. Chain and sprokets came to 380 quid at 16100 miles. Very average built quality. Honda dealers charge around 50 quid per hour. So every 4000 miles i spend around 225 for the service. The latest problem with this machine is that it starts to loose power around 6000 rpm and will not cross 60 miles per hour. So let us see what comes out of it and the bike is just 3 years old. I will say it too expensive to buy new and the build quality is not what I had expected from a Honda. So avoid if you can.