Yamaha Fz8 vs Suzuki Gsr600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz8 vs Suzuki Gsr600. Yamaha Fz8: 106 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Gsr600: 98 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 189 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 Fz8
Suzuki Gsr600
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
63 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
106 hp @ 10,000 rpm
98 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
63 Nm @ 10,200 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
210 km/h
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L 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
Suzuki Gsr600
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable naked let down only by neglectful previous owners."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy inline-four
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Cheap to buy used
Cons
−Neglected examples are common
−Fragile fairing mounting tabs
−Soft stock suspension
Top 10 Accessories
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