Yamaha R6 vs Yamaha Yzf-r6s
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-r6s
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
61.7 Nm
66 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
191 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
122 hp @ 14,500 rpm
110 hp @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
66 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Top Speed
255 km/h
255 km/h
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, 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
Yamaha Yzf-r6s
8.0/10
"A brilliant sportbike buy if maintenance history checks out cleanly."
Pros
+Sublime chassis, effortless cornering
+Slightly more streetable power
+Strong long-term parts availability
Cons
−Brutal ergonomics on commutes
−Neglected throttle bodies expensive
−Insurance costs sting hard