Yamaha Yzf1000r Thunderace vs Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf1000r Thunderace vs Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade. Yamaha Yzf1000r Thunderace: 145 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Yzf1000r Thunderace
Honda Cbr900rr Fireblade
Horsepower (hp)
145 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
145 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, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf1000r Thunderace
7.5/10
"A criminally underrated sportsbike that rewards careful buyers handsomely."
Pros
+Torquey, usable power delivery
+Surprisingly comfortable ergonomics
+Strong parts availability still
Cons
−Carb diaphragms increasingly scarce
−Heavy for its era
−Frame inspection absolutely essential
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
Picks that work on either bike.
