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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer vs Kawasaki Zzr600

Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer vs Kawasaki Zzr600

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer vs Kawasaki Zzr600. Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer: 95 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited; note: some sources cite slightly lower figures around 210–220 km/h in real-world conditions), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Fzs600 Fazer 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
209 kg
206 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 11,500 rpm
98 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2005–2006 model; earlier models approx. 95 hp)
Torque
63 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
67 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited; note: some sources cite slightly lower figures around 210–220 km/h in real-world conditions)
250 km/h (est. — note: electronically or mechanically limited on some models; figures vary slightly by year)
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
206 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year, ranging from 198–208 kg)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer
Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer
8.0/10

"The sensible all-rounder that rarely disappoints and never bankrupts you."

Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Usable torque everywhere
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
Leaky fork seals common
Seat comfort drops sharply
Fairing ages and cracks
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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