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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Zzr600 vs Honda Cbr600f

Kawasaki Zzr600 vs Honda Cbr600f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Zzr600 vs Honda Cbr600f. Kawasaki Zzr600: 98 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2005–2006 model; earlier models approx. 95 hp) hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year, ranging from 198–208 kg) weight, top speed 250 km/h (est. — note: electronically or mechanically limited on some models; figures vary slightly by year), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Cbr600f: 110 hp @ 12,500 rpm (F4i generation) hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight — F4i generation) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited; F4i generation), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kawasaki Zzr600 Honda Cbr600f
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
66 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
196 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
98 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2005–2006 model; earlier models approx. 95 hp)
110 hp @ 12,500 rpm (F4i generation)
Torque
67 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (F4i generation)
Top Speed
250 km/h (est. — note: electronically or mechanically limited on some models; figures vary slightly by year)
250 km/h (electronically limited; F4i generation)
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year, ranging from 198–208 kg)
196 kg (wet/curb weight — F4i generation)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Zzr600
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
Honda Cbr600f
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

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