Honda RC213V-S vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda RC213V-Sstacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda RC213V-SSuzuki GSX-R1000 L7
Model year20182016
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower101 hp185 hp
Torque90 Nm117 Nm
Weight172 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Brembo. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers. Double disc. Brembo, Monoblock Radial Mount Calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Bremo, Monoblock Radial Mount Calipers
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Honda RC213V-S vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda RC213V-S and the Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda RC213V-S brings 101 hp in a 172 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 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: