Yamaha R6 vs Honda Cbr600rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha R6
Honda Cbr600rr
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
120 hp
Torque (Nm)
61.7 Nm
66 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
260 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
194 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
122 hp @ 14,500 rpm
120 hp @ 13,500 rpm
Torque
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
66 Nm @ 11,250 rpm
Top Speed
255 km/h
260 km/h
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
194 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha R6
8.5/10
"The ultimate 600 if you can handle the commitment."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Outstanding chassis and handling
+Strong resale value holds
Cons
−Virtually no low-end torque
−Brutal ergonomics for commuting
−Crash damage extremely common
Honda Cbr600rr
8.5/10
"A flawless supersport if you respect what it demands."
Pros
+Exceptional mid-corner feedback
+Bulletproof engine when serviced
+Strong resale value holds
Cons
−Brutal ergonomics long distance
−Narrow powerband punishes beginners
−Fairings hide crash damage easily