Yamaha FZ6 vs Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ6stacks up against the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ6Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S
Model year20102003
Price$7,290
Engine600 cc600 cc
Horsepower95 hp
Torque63 Nm
Weight178 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.1 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Yamaha FZ6 vs Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ6 and the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ6 brings its published horsepower, while the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S counters with 95 hp at 178 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: