Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect) vs Yamaha FZR 600 (1000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect)stacks up against the Yamaha FZR 600. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect)Yamaha FZR 600
Model year19921999
Price$7,000
Engine1002 cc599 cc
Horsepower100 hp
Weight179 kg
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single piston caliper
Tires130/60-17 / 170/60-17 110/70-VR17-240 / 140/60-VR18-240

Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect) vs Yamaha FZR 600 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect) and the Yamaha FZR 600 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect) brings 100 hp, while the Yamaha FZR 600 counters with its own power figure at 179 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: