Honda Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 ECSTAR (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Fireblade SP 30th Anniversarystacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R1000 ECSTAR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Fireblade SP 30th AnniversarySuzuki GSX-R1000 ECSTAR
Model year20222019
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower215 hp185 hp
Torque112 Nm117 Nm
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.3 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. Brembo 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.Single disc. Nissin-1 piston
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Honda Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 ECSTAR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary and the Suzuki GSX-R1000 ECSTAR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary brings 215 hp, while the Suzuki GSX-R1000 ECSTAR counters with 185 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: