Honda CBF600S ABS vs Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBF600S ABSstacks up against the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBF600S ABSYamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS
Model year20112009
Price
Engine599 cc600 cc
Horsepower76 hp97 hp
Torque59 Nm63 Nm
Weight222 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Anti-lock brakingDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. Anti-lock brakingSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda CBF600S ABS vs Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBF600S ABS and the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBF600S ABS brings 76 hp in a 222 kg package, while the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS counters with 97 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: