Bimota YB9 SR vs Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2) (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 #2). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota YB9 SRYamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2)
Model year19981992
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower100 hp27 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 #2) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota YB9 SR and the Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect #2) 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 #2) counters with 27 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: