Bimota YB9 SR vs Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect) (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota YB9 SRstacks up against the Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota YB9 SRYamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect)
Model year19981992
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower100 hp50 hp
Torque65 Nm
Weight173 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-17 / 130/70-18

Bimota YB9 SR vs Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota YB9 SR and the Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect) 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 Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect) counters with 50 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: