Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer vs Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer vs Suzuki Gsx600f Katana. 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. Suzuki Gsx600f Katana: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
63 Nm
59 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
209 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 11,500 rpm
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
63 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
59 Nm @ 8,500 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)
210 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
7.0/10
"Dependable, unflashy and genuinely hard to fault as used transport."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Affordable used market prices
Cons
−Petcock failures very common
−Fairing panels expensive, crack easily
−Feels uninspiring above 9,000rpm
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