Yamaha Fz6 vs Honda Cb600f Hornet
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz6 vs Honda Cb600f Hornet. Yamaha Fz6: 98 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Cb600f Hornet: 102 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fz6
Honda Cb600f Hornet
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
66 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
182 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 12,000 rpm
102 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fz6
7.5/10
"A sensible, durable all-rounder that rewards patient, improving riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Beginner-friendly but not boring
+Abundant cheap used parts
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Fragile plastic fairings crack easily
−Throttle response slightly vague
Honda Cb600f Hornet
7.8/10
"The honest all-rounder that rarely disappoints and never breaks."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Versatile naked ergonomics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Wind blast at motorway speed
−Droppage damage extremely common
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