Suzuki Gsx600f Katana vs Yamaha Fazer 600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana vs Yamaha Fazer 600. Suzuki Gsx600f Katana: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha Fazer 600: 95 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
Yamaha Fazer 600
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
209 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
95 hp @ 11,500 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
60 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
7.0/10
"Dependable, unflashy and genuinely hard to fault as used transport."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Affordable used market prices
Cons
−Petcock failures very common
−Fairing panels expensive, crack easily
−Feels uninspiring above 9,000rpm
Yamaha Fazer 600
7.8/10
"The sensible choice that never lets you down on any road."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine with miles
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Predictable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Soft stock suspension
−Camchain rattle if neglected
−Uninspiring below 5,000rpm
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