Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm vs Suzuki Tl1000r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm vs Suzuki Tl1000r. Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Vtr1000 Firestorm
Suzuki Tl1000r
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
135 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
103 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
265 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
206 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
135 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
103 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
265 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm
8.0/10
"A brilliant V-twin that demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Glorious V-twin character
+Sharp, adjustable chassis
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Rear shock always needs work
−Thirsty at 40mpg
−Neglected examples everywhere
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
Top 10 Accessories
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