Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS vs BMW R61 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 ABSstacks up against the BMW R61. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 ABSBMW R61
Model year20091941
Price
Engine600 cc600 cc
Horsepower97 hp18 hp
Torque63 Nm
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity5.1 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSExpanding brake (drum brake). Single
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 3.50-19.00 / 3.50-19.00

Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS vs BMW R61 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS and the BMW R61 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS brings 97 hp, while the BMW R61 counters with 18 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: