Suzuki Gsx-r600 K6 vs Yamaha Yzf-r6
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-r600 K6 vs Yamaha Yzf-r6. Suzuki Gsx-r600 K6: 120 hp @ 13,500 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Yzf-r6: 118 hp @ 14,500 rpm hp, 190 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 257 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-r600 K6
Yamaha Yzf-r6
Horsepower (hp)
120 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
61.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
257 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
190 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
120 hp @ 13,500 rpm
118 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 11,800 rpm
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
255 km/h
257 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, 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
Suzuki Gsx-r600 K6
8.5/10
"The definitive used 600 supersport — buy one without hesitation."
Pros
+Exceptional chassis balance and feedback
+Strong mid-to-top-end power
+Widely available cheap parts
Cons
−Stator failures on high mileage
−Unforgiving in slow traffic
−Crash history very common
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
Top 10 Accessories
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