Honda Hornet 600 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Hornet 600 vs Yamaha Fz25. Honda Hornet 600: 102 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Hornet 600
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
182 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
102 hp @ 12,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Hornet 600
8.5/10
"The benchmark naked middleweight that still earns its reputation today."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Fantastic free-revving engine
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Pre-07 cam chain tensioner issues
−Suspension tired on high-milers
−Crash damage very common
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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