2024 Yamaha R6 vs 2024 HONDA CBR600RR
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Yamaha R6 85 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CBR600RR 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque spans 61.7 Nm (2024 Yamaha R6) up to 63 Nm (2024 HONDA CBR600RR).
- Weight spans 185 kg (2024 Yamaha R6) to 186 kg (2024 HONDA CBR600RR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Yamaha R6 | HONDA CBR600RR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | HONDA |
| Model | Yamaha R6 | HONDA CBR600RR |
| Engine size | 600cc | 600cc |
| Power | 119hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 61.7nm. | 63nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 185kg | 186kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual discs, Ø320 mm | Dual radial-mounted full-floating 310mm discs with four-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm | Single 220mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless | 120/70ZR-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless | 180/55ZR-17 radial |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, Ø43 mm | 41mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.3-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | link suspension, Swingarm | Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.1-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 280km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 6.6 L/100km | 18 L – 7.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $13000 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View HONDA price list |
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2024 Yamaha R6 vs 2024 HONDA CBR600RR: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha R6 and 2024 HONDA CBR600RR are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the R6 has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
R6 and CBR600RR have very similar engine displacement (600 cc vs 600 cc).
Peak power
R6 and CBR600RR have very similar peak power (119 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
R6 and CBR600RR have very similar listed torque (61.7 Nm vs 63 Nm).
Listed top speed
R6 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 260 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R6 and CBR600RR have very similar listed weights (185 kg vs 186 kg). CBR600RR has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha R6 vs HONDA CBR600RR?
Yamaha R6 is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for HONDA CBR600RR.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha R6 or HONDA CBR600RR?
Both are rated at 119 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, Yamaha R6 or HONDA CBR600RR?
Yamaha R6 is lighter at 185 kg vs 186 kg for HONDA CBR600RR.
Which is better, Yamaha R6 or HONDA CBR600RR?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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