Honda CBR 600 FS vs Bimota YB9 SRI (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR 600 FSstacks up against the Bimota YB9 SRI. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR 600 FSBimota YB9 SRI
Model year20031998
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower110 hp106 hp
Torque63 Nm67 Nm
Weight169 kg175 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Honda CBR 600 FS vs Bimota YB9 SRI — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR 600 FS and the Bimota YB9 SRI usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR 600 FS brings 110 hp in a 169 kg package, while the Bimota YB9 SRI counters with 106 hp at 175 kg.

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: