Bimota SB 6 R vs Suzuki GSX-R 1100 W (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota SB 6 Rstacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 W. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota SB 6 RSuzuki GSX-R 1100 W
Model year20011997
Price
Engine1074 cc1074 cc
Horsepower156 hp155 hp
Torque117 Nm119 Nm
Weight190 kg221 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Bimota SB 6 R vs Suzuki GSX-R 1100 W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota SB 6 R and the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota SB 6 R brings 156 hp in a 190 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 W counters with 155 hp at 221 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: