Suzuki Gsx-r750 vs Yamaha Yzf-r6
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-r750 vs Yamaha Yzf-r6. Suzuki Gsx-r750: 150 hp @ 13,200 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 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-r750
Yamaha Yzf-r6
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
61.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
257 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
190 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
150 hp @ 13,200 rpm
118 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 10,800 rpm
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
257 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km or approximately 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-r750
8.5/10
"The best used sportbike bargain if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Brilliant chassis balance
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−High crash rate among owners
−Aggressive ergonomics hurt daily
−Heat soak in traffic bad
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
Picks that work on either bike.
