Yamaha FZ6 vs Honda Hornet (2010)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ6Honda Hornet
Model year20101999
Price$7,290
Engine600 cc600 cc
Horsepower94 hp
Torque62 Nm
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.1 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 130/70-ZR16 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha FZ6 vs Honda Hornet — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ6 and the Honda Hornet usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ6 brings its published horsepower, while the Honda Hornet counters with 94 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: