Honda CBR600F vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR600Fstacks 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 CBR600FSuzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary
Model year20132006
Price$2,005
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower137 hp
Torque64 Nm
Weight163 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Three-piston calipers, floating rotors and sintered metal padsDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper and sintered metal padsSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda CBR600F vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR600F and the Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR600F brings 137 hp, 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: