Yamaha FZR 600 vs Honda CBR 600 F3 (1999)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZR 600stacks up against the Honda CBR 600 F3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZR 600Honda CBR 600 F3
Model year19991995
Price$7,000
Engine599 cc599 cc
Horsepower100 hp
Torque62 Nm
Weight179 kg185 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipersDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single piston caliperSingle disc
Tires110/70-VR17-240 / 140/60-VR18-240

Yamaha FZR 600 vs Honda CBR 600 F3 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZR 600 and the Honda CBR 600 F3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZR 600 brings its published horsepower in a 179 kg package, while the Honda CBR 600 F3 counters with 100 hp at 185 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: