GSX-R600

MSRP: $8,899
Weight: 407 lbs (empty tank)
Weight Distribution: 51.7% F (w/full tank)
Peak HP: 101.8 @ 13,400 rpm
Peak Torque: 43.2 lb-ft @ 11,100 rpm
1/4-mile: 10.75 @ 132.8 mph
Observed Fuel Economy: 32.1 mpg

ZX-6R

MSRP: $8,999
Weight: 413 lbs (empty tank)
Weight Distribution: 49.8% F (w/full tank)
Peak HP: 97.7 @ 12,800 rpm
Peak Torque: 42.1 lb-ft @ 11,500 rpm
1/4-mile: 10.77 @ 131.8 mph
Observed Fuel Economy: 36.4 mpg

YZF-R6

MSRP: $9,299-9,399
Weight: 393 lbs (empty tank)
Weight Distribution: 52.3% (w/full tank)
Peak HP: 104.8 @ 14,200 rpm
Peak Torque: 41.3 lb-ft @ 11,500 rpm
1/4-mile: 10.60 @ 133.5 mph
Observed Fuel Economy: 32.9 mpg

CBR600RR

MSRP: $9,499
Weight: 381 lbs (empty tank)
Weight Distribution: 51.2% F (w/full tank)
Peak HP: 103.2 @ 13,700 rpm
Peak Torque: 43.9 lb-ft @ 11,200 rpm
1/4-mile: 10.60 @ 133.7 mph
Observed Fuel Economy: 36.4 mpg


2007 Supersports Shootout Scorecard

10-point Questions

Engine: User Friendliness

Hon:9.6
Kaw:8.2
Suz:8.2
Yam:8.2

Engine: Open-Road Performance

Hon:9.6
Yam:8.4
Suz:8.2
Kaw:8.0

Transmission/Clutch

Kaw:10.0
Yam:9.6
Hon:9.2
Suz:9.2

Handling/Chassis - Street

Yam:9.8
Hon:9.5
Kaw:9.0
Suz:8.8

Handling/Chassis - Track

Yam:9.8
Hon:9.5
Kaw:9.3
Suz:8.5

Suspension

Hon:9.4
Kaw:9.4
Suz:9.2
Yam:9.2

Brakes

Hon:9.4
Kaw:8.8
Suz:8.8
Yam:8.6

Appearance

Yam:9.8
Hon:9.2
Kaw:8.4
Suz:8.4
Features
Yam:9.2
Hon:9.2
Kaw:9.0
Suz:8.8

Ergonomics/Riding Position

Hon:9.4
Kaw:8.8
Suz:8.2
Yam:7.8

Instruments/Cockpit

Hon:9.4
Kaw:9.4
Yam:8.8
Suz:8.6

User-friendliness

Suz:8.8
Hon:8.5
Yam:8.3
Kaw:8.0

Grin Factor

Hon:10.0
Kaw:8.2
Suz:7.8
Yam:9.2

Fit & Finish

Yam:10.0
Hon:9.0
Kaw:8.8
Suz:8.2

Value

Kaw ($8999):9.4
Suz ($8899):9.4
Hon ($9499):9.0
Yam ($9299-$9399):8.4

Final Ranking

Hon:93.3
Yam:89.9
Kaw:88.5
Suz:86.1

Total Score:
Out of a Maximum Possible - 155