Yamaha FZ6 S2 vs Yamaha FZ6 ABS (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ6 S2stacks up against the Yamaha FZ6 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ6 S2Yamaha FZ6 ABS
Model year20092008
Price
Engine600 cc600 cc
Horsepower97 hp76 hp
Torque63 Nm52 Nm
Weight180 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.1 L5.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha FZ6 S2 vs Yamaha FZ6 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ6 S2 and the Yamaha FZ6 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ6 S2 brings 97 hp, while the Yamaha FZ6 ABS counters with 76 hp at 180 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: