Yamaha R6 vs Yamaha Yzf-r6
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
Yamaha Yzf-r6
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
61.7 Nm
61.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
257 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
190 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
122 hp @ 14,500 rpm
118 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
255 km/h
257 km/h
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, real-world average — note: varies significantly with riding style)
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
Yamaha Yzf-r6
8.5/10
"The purest 600cc sportbike built, but entirely uncompromising."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Screaming high-rev power
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutal below 10k RPM
−Punishing daily ride ergonomics
−High trackday abuse history