Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary vs Honda CBR 600 F4i (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversarystacks up against the Honda CBR 600 F4i. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSX-R 600 20th AnniversaryHonda CBR 600 F4i
Model year20062006
Price$2,005$8,499
Engine599 cc599 cc
Weight163 kg168 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary vs Honda CBR 600 F4i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary and the Honda CBR 600 F4i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary brings its published horsepower in a 163 kg package, while the Honda CBR 600 F4i counters with its own power figure at 168 kg. On price, the Suzuki GSX-R 600 20th Anniversary has the lower MSRP.

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: