Suzuki GSX-R 600 M vs Yamaha FZR 600 (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSX-R 600 Mstacks up against the Yamaha FZR 600. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSX-R 600 MYamaha FZR 600
Model year20021999
Price$7,000
Engine599 cc599 cc
Weight163 kg179 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single piston caliper
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 110/70-VR17-240 / 140/60-VR18-240

Suzuki GSX-R 600 M vs Yamaha FZR 600 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSX-R 600 M and the Yamaha FZR 600 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX-R 600 M brings its published horsepower in a 163 kg package, while the Yamaha FZR 600 counters with its own power figure at 179 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: