Honda Cbr600f2 vs Kawasaki Zzr600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr600f2
Kawasaki Zzr600
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
235 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
206 kg
Type
Supersport
Sport
Horsepower
100 hp @ 12,000 rpm
98 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2005–2006 model; earlier models approx. 95 hp)
Torque
64 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
67 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
235 km/h
250 km/h (est. — note: electronically or mechanically limited on some models; figures vary slightly by year)
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
206 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year, ranging from 198–208 kg)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr600f2
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic if you buy the right one carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability reputation
+Smooth rev-happy inline-four
+Comfortable upright-ish ergonomics
Cons
−Aging carbs need constant attention
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Tired suspension on most examples
Kawasaki Zzr600
8.0/10
"The thinking rider's used 600 — reliable, capable, and criminally undervalued."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Strong mid-range torque
Cons
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Carbs need regular balancing
−Front forks feel dated