Honda CBR600RR vs Yamaha YZF-R6: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Honda CBR600RR (2021-2025) and the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2021-2025), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

Specification	Honda CBR600RR 2021-2025 Remove	Yamaha YZF-R6 2021-2025 · R6 RACE (track-only; sold briefly as 'GYTR' special edition in 2022) Remove
Category	Supersport	Supersport
Years	2021-2025	2021-2025
Engine	599cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC 16-valve, IMU-based electronics package	599cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 titanium valves, 13.1:1 compression — same engine as 2017-2020 street bike, re-based on the 2020 Euro-spec R6
Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	599 cc	599 cc
Power	120 hp @ 14,000 rpmBest	117 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque	64 Nm @ 11,500 rpmBest	61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed manual (close-ratio), chain final drive	6-speed manual with multiplate slipper/assist clutch, chain final drive, quickshifter fitted
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	186 kg (wet)Best	190 kg (wet)
Seat height	820 mm	850 mm
Fuel capacity	18.2 LBest	17 L
Front suspension	Not available	43mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel
Rear suspension	Not available	KYB single shock, fully adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel
Brake system	Not available	Dual-channel ABS (standard)
Front brake	Not available	Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear brake	Not available	220mm single disc
Front tire	Not available	120/70ZR17
Rear tire	Not available	180/55ZR17
Quickshifter	Not available	Yes
Launch price	USD 11,899 (US)Best	USD 12,699 (US)