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Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight vs Honda CB600F Hornet

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight

Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight

৳265,000
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Honda CB600F Hornet

Honda CB600F Hornet

৳700,000
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Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight vs Honda CB600F Hornet - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight vs Honda CB600F Hornet - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight and Honda CB600F Hornet? 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 Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight is priced at 265,000 BDT while the Honda CB600F Hornet costs 700,000 BDT. The Honda CB600F Hornet is 435,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight features a N/Acc engine from Yamaha, making it a strong contender in the Commuter category. The Honda CB600F Hornet comes with a N/Acc engine from Honda, positioning it well in the Street Bike segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Yamaha vs Honda - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 265,000 BDT vs 700,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Commuter vs Street Bike
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight if you prefer Yamaha's engineering, Commuter characteristics, and the 265,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Honda CB600F Hornet if Honda's reputation, Street Bike features, and 700,000 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.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
Fuel-based (Petrol)
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
Engine Type
Fuel-based (Petrol)
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
5-speed Manual
Manual
Transmission Type
5-speed Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
N/A
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Clutch Type
N/A
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Drive Type
N/A
Chain
Drive Type
N/A
Chain
Brand
Yamaha
Honda
Brand
Yamaha
Honda
Model
Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight
Honda CB600F Hornet
Model
Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight
Honda CB600F Hornet
Bike Name
Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight
Honda CB600F Hornet
Bike Name
Yamaha FZS FI V2.0 Darknight
Honda CB600F Hornet
Model Year
2023
1998
Model Year
2023
1998
Category/Type
Commuter
Street Bike
Category/Type
Commuter
Street Bike
Country of Origin
N/A
Japan
Country of Origin
N/A
Japan
Assembly Location
India
Japan
Assembly Location
India
Japan
Status
N/A
Available (used)
Status
N/A
Available (used)
Colors Available
N/A
Blue, Black, Silver, Yellow
Colors Available
N/A
Blue, Black, Silver, Yellow
Battery Type
N/A
Lead-acid
Battery Type
N/A
Lead-acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
N/A
Split
Seat Type
N/A
Split
Handle Type
N/A
Standard
Handle Type
N/A
Standard
Frame Type
N/A
Steel backbone
Frame Type
N/A
Steel backbone
Swingarm Type
N/A
Dual-sided
Swingarm Type
N/A
Dual-sided

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
149.0
599.0
Displacement (cc)
149.0
599.0
Maximum Power
12.40
N/A
Maximum Power
12.40
N/A
Maximum Torque
13.60
N/A
Maximum Torque
13.60
N/A
Peak Power
N/A
102 HP (2007+), 95 HP (pre-2007)
Peak Power
N/A
102 HP (2007+), 95 HP (pre-2007)
Number of Cylinders
N/A
4
Number of Cylinders
N/A
4
Valve Configuration
N/A
DOHC
Valve Configuration
N/A
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
N/A
4
Valves Per Cylinder
N/A
4
Bore
N/A
65.0
Bore
N/A
65.0
Stroke
N/A
45.2
Stroke
N/A
45.2
Bore x Stroke
N/A
65 x 45.2 mm (pre-2007), 67 x 42.5 mm (2007+)
Bore x Stroke
N/A
65 x 45.2 mm (pre-2007), 67 x 42.5 mm (2007+)
Compression Ratio
N/A
12.0:1
Compression Ratio
N/A
12.0:1
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid-cooled
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor (pre-2007), EFI (2007+)
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor (pre-2007), EFI (2007+)
Ignition System
N/A
Digital transistorized
Ignition System
N/A
Digital transistorized
Engine Layout
N/A
Inline-4
Engine Layout
N/A
Inline-4
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
24000
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
24000
Starting System
Electric Start
Electric
Starting System
Electric Start
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
N/A
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
N/A
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
N/A
0.51
Power-to-Weight Ratio
N/A
0.51
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
N/A
Euro 2/3 (varies by year)
Emission Standard
N/A
Euro 2/3 (varies by year)
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
No
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
No

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
3.6
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
3.6
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.0
16.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.0
16.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
45.0
15.0
Average Mileage
45.0
15.0
Mileage City
45
15
Mileage City
45
15
Mileage Highway
N/A
20
Mileage Highway
N/A
20
Load Capacity
N/A
180
Load Capacity
N/A
180
Battery Capacity
N/A
128.0
Battery Capacity
N/A
128.0
Range
N/A
270–340 km (tank size dependent)
Range
N/A
270–340 km (tank size dependent)
Range Indicator
N/A
No
Range Indicator
N/A
No
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
N/A
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
N/A
Yes

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
N/A
220226
Top Speed
N/A
220226
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~2.5 sec
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~2.5 sec
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~4.0 sec
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~4.0 sec
Quick Shifter
N/A
No
Quick Shifter
N/A
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Traction Control
N/A
No
Traction Control
N/A
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
N/A
6
Number of Gears
N/A
6
Gear Pattern
N/A
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
N/A
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
N/A
6-speed
Gear Ratios
N/A
6-speed
Primary Drive
N/A
Chain
Primary Drive
N/A
Chain
Final Drive
N/A
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Final Drive
N/A
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
N/A
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
N/A
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
20000
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
20000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
N/A
2055
Overall Length
N/A
2055
Overall Width
N/A
745
Overall Width
N/A
745
Overall Height
N/A
1070
Overall Height
N/A
1070
Wheelbase
N/A
1425
Wheelbase
N/A
1425
Ground Clearance
N/A
140
Ground Clearance
N/A
140
Seat Height
N/A
790
Seat Height
N/A
790
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
790–800 mm
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
790–800 mm
Kerb Weight
N/A
198.0
Kerb Weight
N/A
198.0
Gross Weight
N/A
198
Gross Weight
N/A
198
Battery Weight
N/A
2.5 kg
Battery Weight
N/A
2.5 kg

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
N/A
Disc
Front Brake Type
N/A
Disc
Rear Brake Type
N/A
Disc
Rear Brake Type
N/A
Disc
Front Brake Size
N/A
296.0
Front Brake Size
N/A
296.0
Rear Brake Size
N/A
220.0
Rear Brake Size
N/A
220.0
ABS Type
N/A
Optional (later models)
ABS Type
N/A
Optional (later models)
Brake Pad Life
N/A
15000
Brake Pad Life
N/A
15000
Braking Distance
N/A
38.3 m (100 km/h to 0)
Braking Distance
N/A
38.3 m (100 km/h to 0)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
N/A
No
Central Lock
N/A
No
Central Lock
N/A
No
Remote Lock
N/A
No
Remote Lock
N/A
No
Handle Lock
N/A
Yes
Handle Lock
N/A
Yes
Steering Lock
N/A
Yes
Steering Lock
N/A
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
N/A
41mm Telescopic forks
Front Suspension Type
N/A
41mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Type
N/A
Monoshock preload adjustable
Rear Suspension Type
N/A
Monoshock preload adjustable
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
128.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
128.0
Adjustable Controls
N/A
No
Adjustable Controls
N/A
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
N/A
120/70-17
Front Tyre Size
N/A
120/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
N/A
180/55-17
Rear Tyre Size
N/A
180/55-17
Front Wheel Size
N/A
17
Front Wheel Size
N/A
17
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
17
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
N/A
Varies
Tyre Brand
N/A
Varies
Tyre Life
N/A
20000
Tyre Life
N/A
20000
Wheel Type
N/A
Alloy
Wheel Type
N/A
Alloy
Wheel Material
N/A
Alloy
Wheel Material
N/A
Alloy

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
N/A
12.0
Battery Voltage
N/A
12.0
Battery Rating
N/A
12V
Battery Rating
N/A
12V
Battery Life
N/A
3
Battery Life
N/A
3
Battery Warranty
N/A
1 year
Battery Warranty
N/A
1 year
Battery Removable
N/A
Yes
Battery Removable
N/A
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
N/A
4000
Battery Replacement Cost
N/A
4000
Battery Health Check
N/A
No
Battery Health Check
N/A
No
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
No
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
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
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
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
N/A
No
USB Charging
N/A
No

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
N/A
No
Error Code Display
N/A
No
Headlight Type
N/A
Halogen
Headlight Type
N/A
Halogen
Tail Light Type
N/A
Bulb (pre-2007), LED (2007+)
Tail Light Type
N/A
Bulb (pre-2007), LED (2007+)
Turn Signal Type
N/A
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
N/A
Bulb
DRL
N/A
No
DRL
N/A
No
Hazard Light
N/A
No
Hazard Light
N/A
No
Display Type
N/A
Analog/Digital (varies by year)
Display Type
N/A
Analog/Digital (varies by year)
Speedometer Type
N/A
Analog/Digital
Speedometer Type
N/A
Analog/Digital
Odometer Type
N/A
Analog/Digital
Odometer Type
N/A
Analog/Digital
Tachometer Type
N/A
Analog
Tachometer Type
N/A
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
N/A
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
N/A
Analog
Clock
N/A
Yes
Clock
N/A
Yes
Pass Light Switch
N/A
Yes
Pass Light Switch
N/A
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
N/A
No
Side Stand Indicator
N/A
No

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
N/A
Yes
Trip Meter
N/A
Yes
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth Features
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth Features
N/A
N/A
Navigation
N/A
N/A
Navigation
N/A
N/A
Riding Modes
N/A
No
Riding Modes
N/A
No
Parking Mode
N/A
No
Parking Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
N/A
Minimal
Wind Protection
N/A
Minimal
Pillion Seat
N/A
Yes
Pillion Seat
N/A
Yes
Pillion Footrest
N/A
Yes
Pillion Footrest
N/A
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
N/A
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
N/A
Yes
Footpeg Position
N/A
Mid-set
Footpeg Position
N/A
Mid-set
Storage Compartments
N/A
No
Storage Compartments
N/A
No
Under Seat Storage
N/A
No
Under Seat Storage
N/A
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳265,000
৳700,000
Regular Price
৳265,000
৳700,000
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
7000
4000050000
Registration Cost
7000
4000050000
Insurance Cost
8000
2000030000
Insurance Cost
8000
2000030000
EMI Options
N/A
Available (importer-dependent)
EMI Options
N/A
Available (importer-dependent)
Distributor/Seller
Yamaha Motor Bangladesh
Grey market importers
Distributor/Seller
Yamaha Motor Bangladesh
Grey market importers
Service Cost
N/A
50008000
Service Cost
N/A
50008000
Running Cost
N/A
Medium
Running Cost
N/A
Medium

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
10,000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
10,000 km
Service Reminder
N/A
No
Service Reminder
N/A
No
Spare Parts Availability
N/A
Good (imported)
Spare Parts Availability
N/A
Good (imported)
Service Intervals
N/A
5000
Service Intervals
N/A
5000
Warranty Terms
N/A
N/A (used import)
Warranty Terms
N/A
N/A (used import)
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