Honda Hornet 600 vs Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect) (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Hornet 600stacks up against the Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Hornet 600Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect)
Model year20071990
Price
Engine600 cc608 cc
Horsepower101 hp27 hp
Torque64 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. double piston brake pliers (CBS ABS opt.)Dual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. piston brake pliers (CBS ABS opt.)Single disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 100/80-18 / 120/80-18

Honda Hornet 600 vs Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Hornet 600 and the Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Hornet 600 brings 101 hp, while the Yamaha SRX 6 (reduced effect) counters with 27 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: