Yamaha FZ6R vs Bimota HB4 (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ6Rstacks up against the Bimota HB4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ6RBimota HB4
Model year20182013
Price$7,799
Engine600 cc600 cc
Weight135 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. Bremo
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. bremo
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 125/80-17 / 195/65-17

Yamaha FZ6R vs Bimota HB4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ6R and the Bimota HB4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ6R brings its published horsepower, while the Bimota HB4 counters with its own power figure at 135 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: