Honda CB600F Hornet vs Suzuki GSR 600 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB600F Hornetstacks up against the Suzuki GSR 600. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB600F HornetSuzuki GSR 600
Model year20122010
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower101 hp
Torque64 Nm
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABSDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABSSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda CB600F Hornet vs Suzuki GSR 600 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB600F Hornet and the Suzuki GSR 600 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB600F Hornet brings 101 hp, while the Suzuki GSR 600 counters with its own power figure.

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: