Yamaha Fz8 vs Honda Cb600f Hornet
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fz8
Honda Cb600f Hornet
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
66 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
182 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
106 hp @ 10,000 rpm
102 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
210 km/h
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fz8
7.8/10
"A genuinely underrated all-rounder that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable inline-four
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Suspension bearings wear prematurely
−Headers rust without treatment
−Mid-range feels slightly flat
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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