Honda Fireblade SP vs Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Fireblade SPstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Fireblade SPHarley-Davidson Eight-valve racer
Model year20141928
Price
Engine1000 cc1000 cc
Horsepower178 hp
Torque114 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed1-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Honda Fireblade SP vs Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Fireblade SP and the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Fireblade SP brings 178 hp, while the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer counters with its own power figure.

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: