Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2) vs Honda Hornet 600 (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2)Honda Hornet 600
Model year19922007
Price
Engine599 cc600 cc
Horsepower27 hp101 hp
Torque64 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. double piston brake pliers (CBS ABS opt.)
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. piston brake pliers (CBS ABS opt.)
Tires110/70-17 / 130/70-18 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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

Picking between the Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2) and the Honda Hornet 600 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2) brings 27 hp, while the Honda Hornet 600 counters with 101 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: