| Engine | Honda CB600F Hornet | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc | 600 cc |
| Max power | 97 hp (@12 000 RPM) | 121 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 49 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) | 44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 500 RPM | 15 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 400 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 12.40:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.98 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, GN4 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EH-9 | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 65.0 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Stroke | 45.2 mm | 44.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.50 lbs/hp | 3.32 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 555 hp/2500lbs | 753 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4 |
| Gearbox | Honda CB600F Hornet | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.863 | 1.955 |
| Final drive | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.928 (65 mph) | 2.846 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.062 (93 mph) | 1.947 (100 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.647 (116 mph) | 1.556 (125 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.368 (140 mph) | 1.333 (146 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (159 mph) | 1.19 (164 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.086 (176 mph) | 1.083 (180 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CB600F Hornet | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel spine | Diamond |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel | |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damper |