Yamaha Yzf-r6 vs Suzuki Gsx-r600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r6 vs Suzuki Gsx-r600. Yamaha Yzf-r6: 118 hp @ 14,500 rpm hp, 190 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 257 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Gsx-r600: 125 hp @ 13,500 rpm hp, 183 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r6
Suzuki Gsx-r600
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
61.7 Nm
65 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
257 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
183 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
118 hp @ 14,500 rpm
125 hp @ 13,500 rpm
Torque
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
65 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Top Speed
257 km/h
255 km/h
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
183 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, real-world average — note: varies significantly with riding style)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average, varies by riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Suzuki Gsx-r600
8.5/10
"The definitive used supersport buy if you respect its intentions."
Pros
+Outstanding chassis feedback
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Punishing urban commute ergonomics
−Cam chain tensioner concerns
−Track damage history common
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
