givin its year, carborated, and weight. I would say its slower than dog sh** I have had many bikes, 2 gsxr 1100, gsxr 1000, cbr 900rr, cbr 929rr, fz 600, and on, and on. I ride a 95 Kawasaki kz1000 Police bike for a part time job as a funeral escort. It is by far the slowest bike I have owned. Any newish 600 would KILL it.