Bimota YB 11 Edizione Speciale vs Yamaha FZR 600 (1000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota YB 11 Edizione Specialestacks up against the Yamaha FZR 600. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota YB 11 Edizione SpecialeYamaha FZR 600
Model year20001999
Price$7,000
Engine1002 cc599 cc
Horsepower148 hp
Torque110 Nm
Weight183 kg179 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single piston caliper
Tires110/70-VR17-240 / 140/60-VR18-240

Bimota YB 11 Edizione Speciale vs Yamaha FZR 600 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota YB 11 Edizione Speciale and the Yamaha FZR 600 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota YB 11 Edizione Speciale brings 148 hp in a 183 kg package, while the Yamaha FZR 600 counters with its own power figure at 179 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: