Honda CBR 600 F Ultima Light vs Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect) (2000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR 600 F Ultima Lightstacks up against the Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR 600 F Ultima LightYamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect)
Model year20001990
Price$10,000
Engine600 cc608 cc
Horsepower118 hp27 hp
Weight198 kg
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipersDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2piston calipersSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/70-17 100/80-18 / 120/80-18

Honda CBR 600 F Ultima Light vs Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR 600 F Ultima Light and the Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR 600 F Ultima Light brings 118 hp in a 198 kg package, while the Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect) 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: