Yamaha FZ6 Fazer vs Honda Hornet (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ6 Fazerstacks up against the Honda Hornet. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ6 FazerHonda Hornet
Model year20081999
Price
Engine600 cc600 cc
Horsepower76 hp94 hp
Torque52 Nm62 Nm
Weight186 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.1 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 130/70-ZR16 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha FZ6 Fazer vs Honda Hornet — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer and the Honda Hornet usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer brings 76 hp in a 186 kg package, while the Honda Hornet counters with 94 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: