Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Yamaha Yzf-r1 — which has more power?

Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade produces 178 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2017+ model; earlier models ~172 hp); Yamaha Yzf-r1 produces 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp). Yamaha Yzf-r1 wins by 22 hp.

Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Yamaha Yzf-r1 — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Yamaha Yzf-r1 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation).

Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Yamaha Yzf-r1 — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade 201 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017 standard model), Yamaha Yzf-r1 199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg).

Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Yamaha Yzf-r1 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade 8.5/10 and Yamaha Yzf-r1 8.5/10. Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade caveat: New riders or anyone prioritising daily comfort. Yamaha Yzf-r1 caveat: First sportbike buyers lacking advanced throttle control.

Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Yamaha Yzf-r1 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade 178 hp, Yamaha Yzf-r1 200 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Yamaha Yzf-r1 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade: 201 kg, 178 hp. Yamaha Yzf-r1: 199 kg, 200 hp.

Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Yamaha Yzf-r1

Q: Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Yamaha Yzf-r1 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average), Yamaha Yzf-r1 6.5–8.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies significantly with riding style). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Yamaha Yzf-r1. Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade: 178 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2017+ model; earlier models ~172 hp) hp, 201 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017 standard model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Yzf-r1: 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.