Yamaha FZ6R vs Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ6Rstacks up against the Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ6RHonda CBR 600 F (reduced effect)
Model year20181992
Price$7,799
Engine600 cc600 cc
Horsepower27 hp
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Dual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 120/60-17 / 160/60-17

Yamaha FZ6R vs Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ6R and the Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ6R brings its published horsepower, while the Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) counters with 27 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: