Yamaha Fzr1000 vs Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fzr1000 vs Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade. Yamaha Fzr1000: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade: 122 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fzr1000
Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
122 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
92 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
185 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
122 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
92 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
270 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fzr1000
8.0/10
"A rewarding, demanding classic that absolutely earns its legendary reputation."
Pros
+Glorious high-revving engine
+Razor-sharp chassis handling
+Iconic 90s superbike pedigree
Cons
−Parts increasingly hard-to-find
−Aggressive ergonomics punish daily riding
−Carbs demand constant maintenance attention
Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade
8.5/10
"A genuine legend that still rewards experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Legendary handling still impressive
+Strong parts availability overall
Cons
−Fairing panels costly and scarce
−Hard seat on long rides
−Carb versions need attention
Top 10 Accessories
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