Yamaha FZ6 Fazer vs Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ6 Fazerstacks up against the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ6 FazerSuzuki GSF 600 Bandit
Model year20082001
Price
Engine600 cc600 cc
Horsepower76 hp78 hp
Torque52 Nm54 Nm
Weight186 kg204 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.1 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Yamaha FZ6 Fazer vs Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer and the Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit 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 Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit counters with 78 hp at 204 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: