Yamaha Fzr600 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fzr600 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Yamaha Fzr600: 95 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fzr600
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
63 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
63 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fzr600
7.5/10
"A rewarding, characterful sportbike that demands mechanical respect and attention."
Pros
+Screaming high-rev engine
+Razor-sharp chassis feel
+Iconic 90s sportbike looks
Cons
−Brutal wrist and back angle
−Carbs need constant attention
−Cam chain tensioner issues
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
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