Honda Rc45 vs Suzuki Tl1000r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rc45 vs Suzuki Tl1000r. Honda Rc45: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Tl1000r: 135 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rc45
Suzuki Tl1000r
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
135 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
103 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
265 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
206 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm
135 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
103 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h
265 km/h
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (est. 13.3 km/L)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Rc45
8.5/10
"A magnificent investment piece that will punish uninformed buyers mercilessly."
Pros
+Incredible V4 engine character
+Genuine racing homologation history
+Strong investment appreciation
Cons
−Parts scarcity is brutal
−Cam chain issues lurk
−Maintenance costs are astronomical
Suzuki Tl1000r
7.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that demands respect and proper maintenance."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Stunning performance for era
+Aggressive, purposeful styling
Cons
−Rotary damper wears unpredictably
−Fairing plastics nearly extinct
−Savage urban heat soak
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