Suzuki GSR 600 vs Honda CB600F Hornet (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSR 600Honda CB600F Hornet
Model year20102012
Price
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower101 hp
Torque64 Nm
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Optional ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Optional ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

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

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