Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat vs Honda Cbr600f2
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat vs Honda Cbr600f2. Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat: 100 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 245 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 250 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Cbr600f2: 100 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 235 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat
Honda Cbr600f2
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
65 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
245 km/h
235 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
185 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
100 hp @ 11,500 rpm
100 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
65 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
245 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 250 km/h)
235 km/h
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
185 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 Yzf600r Thundercat
7.5/10
"Honest, underrated sportbike that punches above its bargain price."
Pros
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable ergonomics for touring
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
Cons
−Scarce bodywork panels now
−Forks need frequent attention
−Cam chain tensioner weakness
Honda Cbr600f2
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic if you buy the right one carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability reputation
+Smooth rev-happy inline-four
+Comfortable upright-ish ergonomics
Cons
−Aging carbs need constant attention
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Tired suspension on most examples
Top 10 Accessories
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