Bimota YB9 SR vs Honda CBR 600 F3 (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota YB9 SRstacks up against the Honda CBR 600 F3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota YB9 SRHonda CBR 600 F3
Model year19981995
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower100 hp100 hp
Torque65 Nm62 Nm
Weight173 kg185 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Bimota YB9 SR vs Honda CBR 600 F3 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota YB9 SR and the Honda CBR 600 F3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota YB9 SR brings 100 hp in a 173 kg package, while the Honda CBR 600 F3 counters with 100 hp at 185 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: