Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom Midnight (2006) vs Honda CBF 500 (2006-07)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model: | XVS 650 V-Star Custom Midnight | CBF 500 |
| Years: | 2006 | 2006-07 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 70°V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 81 x 63mm | 73 x 59.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 28mm Mikuni BDS28 CV carburetors | 2x 34mm slanted flat-slide VP-type carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital TCI | Computer-controlled digital transistorized |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 40 hp / 29.2 kW @ 6500 rpm | 56 hp / 41.2 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 50.9 Nm / 37.5 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 45 Nm / 33.2 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple disc | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm forks | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Adjustable link Monocross | Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 298mm disc | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers (ABS) |
| Rear Brakes: | 200mm Drum | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper (ABS) |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/80-15 | 160/60 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1610mm / 63.4 in | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 695 mm / 27.4 in | 770 mm / 30 in |
| Dry Weight: | 214 kg / 471 lbs | 183 kg / 403 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal | 19 Litres / 4.2 US gal |