Honda CBR 600 F Sport vs Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2) (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR 600 F Sportstacks up against the Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR 600 F SportYamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2)
Model year20021992
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower111 hp27 hp
Torque63 Nm
Weight169 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 58W / 180/55-ZR17 73W 110/70-17 / 130/70-18

Honda CBR 600 F Sport vs Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR 600 F Sport and the Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR 600 F Sport brings 111 hp in a 169 kg package, while the Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2) counters with 27 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: