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Honda CB600F Hornet vs Royal Enfield Classic 650
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Honda CB600F Hornet vs Royal Enfield Classic 650 - Detailed Analysis
🏍️ Honda CB600F Hornet vs Royal Enfield Classic 650 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025
Deciding between the Honda CB600F Hornet and Royal Enfield Classic 650? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.
💰 Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025
The Honda CB600F Hornet is priced at 700,000 BDT while the Royal Enfield Classic 650 costs 750,000,850,000 BDT. The Royal Enfield Classic 650 is 750,000,150,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.
🔧 Technical Specifications
The Honda CB600F Hornet features a N/Acc engine from Honda, making it a strong contender in the Street Bike category. The Royal Enfield Classic 650 comes with a N/Acc engine from Royal Enfield, positioning it well in the Cruiser segment.
⚡ Key Comparison Points
- Brand Reputation: Honda vs Royal Enfield - Both established names in Bangladesh
- Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
- Price Point: 700,000 BDT vs 750,000,850,000 BDT
- Bike Category: Street Bike vs Cruiser
- Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets
🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?
Choose Honda CB600F Hornet if you prefer Honda's engineering, Street Bike characteristics, and the 700,000 BDT price point suits your budget.
Choose Royal Enfield Classic 650 if Royal Enfield's reputation, Cruiser features, and 750,000,850,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.
🏆 Final Recommendation
Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.
💡 Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.
Honda CB600F Hornet
৳700,000
VS
Royal Enfield Classic 650
৳750,000,850,000
Complete Specifications Comparison
Basic Information
Engine Type
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
Inline twin cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC
Engine Type
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
Inline twin cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual, 6-speed
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual, 6-speed
Clutch Type
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Wet, multi-plate (slipper clutch)
Clutch Type
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Wet, multi-plate (slipper clutch)
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Honda
Royal Enfield
Brand
Honda
Royal Enfield
Model
Honda CB600F Hornet
Royal Enfield Classic 650
Model
Honda CB600F Hornet
Royal Enfield Classic 650
Bike Name
Honda CB600F Hornet
Royal Enfield Classic 650
Bike Name
Honda CB600F Hornet
Royal Enfield Classic 650
Model Year
1998
2025
Model Year
1998
2025
Category/Type
Street Bike
Cruiser
Category/Type
Street Bike
Cruiser
Country of Origin
Japan
India
Country of Origin
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Status
Available (used)
Available (India), expected BD launch
Status
Available (used)
Available (India), expected BD launch
Colors Available
Blue, Black, Silver, Yellow
Multiple (varies by market)
Colors Available
Blue, Black, Silver, Yellow
Multiple (varies by market)
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Maintenance-free
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Maintenance-free
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split
Single
Seat Type
Split
Single
Handle Type
Standard
Upright, retro style
Handle Type
Standard
Upright, retro style
Frame Type
Steel backbone
Tubular steel
Frame Type
Steel backbone
Tubular steel
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Dual-sided
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Dual-sided
Engine & Performance
Displacement (cc)
599.0
647.95
Displacement (cc)
599.0
647.95
Maximum Power
N/A
47.05
Maximum Power
N/A
47.05
Maximum Torque
N/A
52.36
Maximum Torque
N/A
52.36
Peak Power
102 HP (2007+), 95 HP (pre-2007)
47 HP
Peak Power
102 HP (2007+), 95 HP (pre-2007)
47 HP
Number of Cylinders
4
2
Number of Cylinders
4
2
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC, 2 valves/cyl
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC, 2 valves/cyl
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Bore
65.0
78.0
Bore
65.0
78.0
Stroke
45.2
67.8
Stroke
45.2
67.8
Bore x Stroke
65 x 45.2 mm (pre-2007), 67 x 42.5 mm (2007+)
78 mm x 67.8 mm
Bore x Stroke
65 x 45.2 mm (pre-2007), 67 x 42.5 mm (2007+)
78 mm x 67.8 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.5:1
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air-cooled
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor (pre-2007), EFI (2007+)
Fuel injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor (pre-2007), EFI (2007+)
Fuel injection
Ignition System
Digital transistorized
Digital electronic ignition
Ignition System
Digital transistorized
Digital electronic ignition
Engine Layout
Inline-4
Inline twin cylinder
Engine Layout
Inline-4
Inline twin cylinder
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
10W-50
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
10W-50
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
10000
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
10000
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.51
0.19 HP/kg
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.51
0.19 HP/kg
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
Euro 2/3 (varies by year)
BS6-2.0
Emission Standard
Euro 2/3 (varies by year)
BS6-2.0
Battery Power
N/A
12V
Battery Power
N/A
12V
Power Mode Indicator
No
No
Power Mode Indicator
No
No
Fuel & Mileage
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6
3.1
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6
3.1
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0
14.8
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0
14.8
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
15.0
20.0
Average Mileage
15.0
20.0
Mileage City
15
20
Mileage City
15
20
Mileage Highway
20
23
Mileage Highway
20
23
Load Capacity
180
180
Load Capacity
180
180
Battery Capacity
128.0
128.0
Battery Capacity
128.0
128.0
Range
270–340 km (tank size dependent)
343 km (claimed)
Range
270–340 km (tank size dependent)
343 km (claimed)
Range Indicator
No
Yes
Range Indicator
No
Yes
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Performance & Speed
Top Speed
220226
170
Top Speed
220226
170
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec
~3.5 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec
~3.5 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.0 sec
~6.5 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.0 sec
~6.5 sec (estimated)
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
N/A
Launch Control
No
N/A
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Transmission & Drive
Number of Gears
6
6
Number of Gears
6
6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1 Down, 5 Up
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1 Down, 5 Up
Gear Ratios
6-speed
6-speed manual
Gear Ratios
6-speed
6-speed manual
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Chain
Final Drive
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
20000
2000025000
Chain/Belt Life
20000
2000025000
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length
2055
2318
Overall Length
2055
2318
Overall Width
745
892
Overall Width
745
892
Overall Height
1070
1137
Overall Height
1070
1137
Wheelbase
1425
1475
Wheelbase
1425
1475
Ground Clearance
140
154
Ground Clearance
140
154
Seat Height
790
800
Seat Height
790
800
Step-up Seat Height
790–800 mm
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
790–800 mm
N/A
Kerb Weight
198.0
243.0
Kerb Weight
198.0
243.0
Gross Weight
198
243
Gross Weight
198
243
Battery Weight
2.5 kg
~2.5 kg
Battery Weight
2.5 kg
~2.5 kg
Brakes & Safety
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Size
296.0
320.0
Front Brake Size
296.0
320.0
Rear Brake Size
220.0
300.0
Rear Brake Size
220.0
300.0
ABS Type
Optional (later models)
Dual-channel ABS
ABS Type
Optional (later models)
Dual-channel ABS
Brake Pad Life
15000
15000
Brake Pad Life
15000
15000
Braking Distance
38.3 m (100 km/h to 0)
N/A
Braking Distance
38.3 m (100 km/h to 0)
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Suspension & Handling
Front Suspension Type
41mm Telescopic forks
43 mm telescopic fork
Front Suspension Type
41mm Telescopic forks
43 mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock preload adjustable
Dual shock absorbers
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock preload adjustable
Dual shock absorbers
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
120.0
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
128.0
90.0
Rear Suspension Travel
128.0
90.0
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Wheels & Tires
Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
100/90-19
Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
100/90-19
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-17
140/70-18
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-17
140/70-18
Front Wheel Size
17
19
Front Wheel Size
17
19
Rear Wheel Size
17
18
Rear Wheel Size
17
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Varies
To be announced
Tyre Brand
Varies
To be announced
Tyre Life
20000
15000
Tyre Life
20000
15000
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoked
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoked
Wheel Material
Alloy
Aluminum rim, chrome hub
Wheel Material
Alloy
Aluminum rim, chrome hub
Electrical & Battery
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Rating
12V
12V, 8Ah
Battery Rating
12V
12V, 8Ah
Battery Life
3
34
Battery Life
3
34
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
4000
30005000
Battery Replacement Cost
4000
30005000
Battery Health Check
No
No
Battery Health Check
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
USB-C (for device charging)
Charging Port
N/A
USB-C (for device charging)
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
No
Yes (USB-C)
USB Charging
No
Yes (USB-C)
Lighting & Display
Error Code Display
No
No
Error Code Display
No
No
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED (with classic styling)
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED (with classic styling)
Tail Light Type
Bulb (pre-2007), LED (2007+)
LED
Tail Light Type
Bulb (pre-2007), LED (2007+)
LED
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
LED
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
LED
DRL
No
Yes (LED)
DRL
No
Yes (LED)
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog/Digital (varies by year)
Analogue + Digital
Display Type
Analog/Digital (varies by year)
Analogue + Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog/Digital
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Analog/Digital
Analogue
Odometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital
Odometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Clock
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes
Technology & Features
Trip Meter
Yes
Digital
Trip Meter
Yes
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
No
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
No
Bluetooth Features
N/A
No
Bluetooth Features
N/A
No
Navigation
N/A
Tripper navigation (turn-by-turn)
Navigation
N/A
Tripper navigation (turn-by-turn)
Riding Modes
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Comfort & Ergonomics
Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal
Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Mid-set
Forward set
Footpeg Position
Mid-set
Forward set
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Pricing & Availability
Ex-showroom Price
700000.00 BDT
N/A
Ex-showroom Price
700000.00 BDT
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
700000.00 BDT
৳750,000,850,000
Regular Price
700000.00 BDT
৳750,000,850,000
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
4000050000
3000040000
Registration Cost
4000050000
3000040000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
1500020000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
1500020000
EMI Options
Available (importer-dependent)
Available at select dealers
EMI Options
Available (importer-dependent)
Available at select dealers
Distributor/Seller
Grey market importers
Royal Enfield Bangladesh (expected)
Distributor/Seller
Grey market importers
Royal Enfield Bangladesh (expected)
Service Cost
50008000
20003000
Service Cost
50008000
20003000
Running Cost
Medium
Medium
Running Cost
Medium
Medium
Service & Maintenance
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km (estimated)
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km (estimated)
Service Reminder
No
Yes
Service Reminder
No
Yes
Spare Parts Availability
Good (imported)
Good (Royal Enfield network)
Spare Parts Availability
Good (imported)
Good (Royal Enfield network)
Service Intervals
5000
6000
Service Intervals
5000
6000
Warranty Terms
N/A (used import)
3 years or 40,000 km (expected)
Warranty Terms
N/A (used import)
3 years or 40,000 km (expected)