Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer vs Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect) (1992)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racerstacks up against the Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Eight-valve racerYamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect)
Model year19281992
Price
Engine1000 cc1002 cc
Horsepower100 hp
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission1-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires130/60-17 / 170/60-17

Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer vs Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer and the Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect) counters with 100 hp.

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: