Yamaha Fz6 vs Suzuki Bandit 600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz6 vs Suzuki Bandit 600. Yamaha Fz6: 98 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Bandit 600: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fz6
Suzuki Bandit 600
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 12,000 rpm
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L 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
Suzuki Bandit 600
7.5/10
"The sensible used buy that actually delivers riding satisfaction."
Pros
+Indestructible engine with miles
+Cheap to insure and maintain
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Suspension embarrassingly soft stock
−Carbs punish neglect harshly
−Zero wind protection whatsoever
Top 10 Accessories
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