Honda Cbr600f vs Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr600f
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
59 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
209 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 12,500 rpm (F4i generation)
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (F4i generation)
59 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited; F4i generation)
210 km/h
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight — F4i generation)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr600f
7.8/10
"Honest, reliable middleweight that punches above its bargain price tag."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth progressive power delivery
+Excellent used value proposition
Cons
−Regulator-rectifier known weakness
−Fairing parts surprisingly expensive
−Underwhelming below 6,000rpm
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
7.0/10
"Dependable, unflashy and genuinely hard to fault as used transport."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Affordable used market prices
Cons
−Petcock failures very common
−Fairing panels expensive, crack easily
−Feels uninspiring above 9,000rpm
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