Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Suzuki Rf900r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Suzuki Rf900r. Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird: 164 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 290 km/h (electronically limited; some sources cite 300+ km/h unlimitied), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Rf900r: 125 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird
Suzuki Rf900r
Horsepower (hp)
164 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
126 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
256 kg
229 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
164 hp @ 10,000 rpm
125 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
126 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
93 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
290 km/h (electronically limited; some sources cite 300+ km/h unlimitied)
240 km/h
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, reliable classic that rewards careful buyers enormously."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Exceptional power delivery smoothness
+Comfortable for long distances
Cons
−Cam chain tensioners wear early
−Fairings scarce and pricey
−Heavy for tight urban riding
Suzuki Rf900r
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable all-rounder hiding in plain sight at bargain prices."
Pros
+Strong, characterful inline-four engine
+Excellent wind protection fairing
+Comfortable two-up capability
Cons
−Parts availability increasingly difficult
−Carb issues on neglected examples
−Heavy for its power class
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