Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect) vs Honda Hornet 600 (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect)Honda Hornet 600
Model year19922007
Price
Engine599 cc600 cc
Horsepower50 hp101 hp
Torque64 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. double piston brake pliers (CBS ABS opt.)
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. piston brake pliers (CBS ABS opt.)
Tires110/70-17 / 130/70-18 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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

Picking between the Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect) and the Honda Hornet 600 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZR 600 (reduced effect) brings 50 hp, 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: