Honda Vtr1000 Superhawk vs Suzuki Sv1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtr1000 Superhawk vs Suzuki Sv1000. Honda Vtr1000 Superhawk: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Sv1000: 120 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 230 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vtr1000 Superhawk
Suzuki Sv1000
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
120 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
103 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
230 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
198 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
103 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
230 km/h (est.)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vtr1000 Superhawk
8.0/10
"Arguably Honda's most characterful sportbike, still criminally undervalued used."
Pros
+Thunderous V-twin character
+Honda reliability underneath
+Undervalued used market
Cons
−Rear shock ages poorly
−Throttle bodies need syncing
−Parts getting harder to find
Suzuki Sv1000
8.0/10
"Underrated V-twin gem that rewards riders who buy carefully."
Pros
+Addictive V-twin torque delivery
+Fantastic value used market
+Engaging flickable chassis
Cons
−Regulator-rectifier known failure point
−Fairing parts scarce expensive
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
Top 10 Accessories
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