I get so much crap about riding a Honda instead of an American Harley, but nobody can ever give me a valid reason why Harleys are so much better. Anyway, I have a few reasons why I like my Honda over a Harley and one of them is the horsepower. The Harleys have somewhere around 70 to 80 hp in the stock motors (with the exception of the new "Revolution" motors) and I know my little 600 pushes out more. The Bikez.com website says it has 111 hp, but others have claimed it is less. Anyone have the horsepower numbers for a stock 2002 CBR 600 F4i? Thanks.

 

at best you're looking at 96-98 unless you have a factory beast...

you know...although harleys are down on HP you may want to check the specs on the torque.

 

I've got an F4. We dyno'ed 3 - F4's one night and got a range of 85-101 hp (all had aftermarket pipes).

I'd expect the F4i to be a closer grouping... but about 95hp. That is real world rear wheel horsepower...

Torque numbers are really low however... < 50.

I don't think you can argue that a honda is better because of hp... I think you could argue that the Honda is an easy to ride bike that is for the most part as maintance free as you can get. The cbr will handle well and as much of a sport bike it is, is still going to be nice for highway miles.

Personal choice. I wouldn't buy a Harley because it was American Iron... I'd buy it if it fit my needs... anyone who buys it for the image alone is a loon.

 

hey mang...how much of harley is truly american? i see all these boxes of harley stuff and most isn't made in the US

 

I know... but I don't say anything about that. Most of these morons I argue with don't even know what torque is. But once I bring up this (ridiculous) point about horsepower, then they become a bit subdued about the superiority of their precious Harley Davidsons. Not that I have anything against Harleys, just morons. Thanks for the numbers.

 

you should know better mang...harley people don't watch dump sportbike movies like biker boy and 'torque'...but if you asked if they've seen harley movies then they'd say heck yea!

 

Hell, I didn't even watch "biker boy" or "torque"[:'(] 'Electraglide In Blue' is a classic though

 

Oh my gosh!!!!! that chick in the white tank top... I was "young", when I first saw her... Say, I suddenly feel "young" again !!!!!!!!!
Classic must see flick !!!!!!!!

Harleys, are best... You can sell'm and get two really cool bikes !!!!!!!!!!!!! Clean and free, Ripp'n

 

Be careful with those bolt-ons, I came close to stripping my slip on clamps' bolts. The bolt that hangs the pipe from the peg.

 

It is funny I that I should see a bumper sticker on a pick-up truck the day after I post something about Harleys, Hondas and torque. The bumper sticker said "My lawnmower puts out more torque than your Honda does." Well I guess some people know what torque is. The debate continues....