Suzuki Sv1000 vs Honda Cb1000r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv1000 vs Honda Cb1000r. 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. Honda Cb1000r: 145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model) hp, 212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv1000
Honda Cb1000r
Horsepower (hp)
120 hp
145 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
104 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
212 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model)
Torque
103 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
104 Nm @ 8,250 rpm (2018+ model)
Top Speed
230 km/h (est.)
240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cb1000r
8.5/10
"The best all-round naked Honda has built in decades."
Pros
+Engine silky and strong
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+2018+ looks genuinely stunning
Cons
−Zero wind protection
−Seat comfort disappoints long-haul
−Exhaust headers rust easily
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