Suzuki Tl1000r vs Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Tl1000r vs Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade. Suzuki Tl1000r: 135 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade: 178 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2017+ model; earlier models ~172 hp) hp, 201 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017 standard model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Tl1000r
Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
Horsepower (hp)
135 hp
178 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
114 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
265 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
201 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
135 hp @ 9,500 rpm
178 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2017+ model; earlier models ~172 hp)
Torque
103 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
114 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Top Speed
265 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
201 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017 standard model)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
8.5/10
"A genuinely brilliant sportsbike that demands respect and rewards skill."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Incredible high-rpm power delivery
+Sharp, communicative chassis feedback
Cons
−Punishing on long commutes
−Older stator units fail
−Aging suspension needs rebuilding
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