Honda 599 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda 599stacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda 599Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary
Model year20072006
Price$2,005
Engine599 cc599 cc
Weight183 kg163 kg
Seat height31 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda 599 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda 599 and the Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda 599 brings its published horsepower in a 183 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary counters with its own power figure at 163 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: