Honda CBX 650 E vs Derbi Mulhacen Cafe 659 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBX 650 Estacks up against the Derbi Mulhacen Cafe 659. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBX 650 EDerbi Mulhacen Cafe 659
Model year19872011
Price
Engine656 cc659 cc
Horsepower75 hp
Weight164 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires100/90-19 / 130/90-16 110/60-17 / 160/60-17

Honda CBX 650 E vs Derbi Mulhacen Cafe 659 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBX 650 E and the Derbi Mulhacen Cafe 659 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBX 650 E brings 75 hp, while the Derbi Mulhacen Cafe 659 counters with its own power figure at 164 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: