Yamaha FZ6 vs Honda Hornet 600 (2010)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ6stacks up against the Honda Hornet 600. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha FZ6 | Honda Hornet 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2007 |
| Price | $7,290 | — |
| Engine | 600 cc | 600 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 101 hp |
| Torque | — | 64 Nm |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.1 L | 5.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. double piston brake pliers (CBS ABS opt.) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. piston brake pliers (CBS ABS opt.) |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 |
Yamaha FZ6 vs Honda Hornet 600 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha FZ6 and the Honda Hornet 600 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ6 brings its published horsepower, while the Honda Hornet 600 counters with 101 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: