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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Fzr600 vs Kawasaki Zzr600

Yamaha Fzr600 vs Kawasaki Zzr600

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Fzr600 vs Kawasaki Zzr600. Yamaha Fzr600: 95 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Zzr600: 98 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2005–2006 model; earlier models approx. 95 hp) hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year, ranging from 198–208 kg) weight, top speed 250 km/h (est. — note: electronically or mechanically limited on some models; figures vary slightly by year), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Yamaha Fzr600 Kawasaki Zzr600
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
63 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
206 kg
Type
Supersport
Sport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
98 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2005–2006 model; earlier models approx. 95 hp)
Torque
63 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
67 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
250 km/h (est. — note: electronically or mechanically limited on some models; figures vary slightly by year)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
206 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year, ranging from 198–208 kg)
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
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
Kawasaki Zzr600
Kawasaki Zzr600
8.0/10

"The thinking rider's used 600 — reliable, capable, and criminally undervalued."

Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Strong mid-range torque
Cons
Fairing parts increasingly scarce
Carbs need regular balancing
Front forks feel dated

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