Honda Cbr600rr vs Yamaha Yzf-r6
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr600rr
Yamaha Yzf-r6
Horsepower (hp)
120 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
61.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
257 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
194 kg
190 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
120 hp @ 13,500 rpm
118 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 11,250 rpm
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
260 km/h
257 km/h
Weight
194 kg (wet/curb weight)
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, real-world average — note: varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr600rr
8.5/10
"A flawless supersport if you respect what it demands."
Pros
+Exceptional mid-corner feedback
+Bulletproof engine when serviced
+Strong resale value holds
Cons
−Brutal ergonomics long distance
−Narrow powerband punishes beginners
−Fairings hide crash damage easily
Yamaha Yzf-r6
8.5/10
"The purest 600cc sportbike built, but entirely uncompromising."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Screaming high-rev power
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutal below 10k RPM
−Punishing daily ride ergonomics
−High trackday abuse history