Yamaha R7 vs Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha R7 vs Suzuki Gsx600f Katana. Yamaha R7: 73 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (est.), 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 R7
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
59 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
209 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,750 rpm
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
59 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (est.)
210 km/h
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha R7
8.0/10
"The honest sportbike that rewards skill without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Forgiving yet genuinely quick
+Bulletproof CP2 engine
+Excellent aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension needs upgrading
−Crash damage very common
−Pillion comfort is terrible
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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