Honda CBR 600 F Ultima Light vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 W (2000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR 600 F Ultima Lightstacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R 600 W. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR 600 F Ultima LightSuzuki GSX-R 600 W
Model year20001992
Price$10,000
Engine600 cc600 cc
Horsepower118 hp106 hp
Weight198 kg208 kg
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipersDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2piston calipersSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/70-17

Honda CBR 600 F Ultima Light vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR 600 F Ultima Light and the Suzuki GSX-R 600 W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR 600 F Ultima Light brings 118 hp in a 198 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX-R 600 W counters with 106 hp at 208 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: