Suzuki GSX-R1000 ABS Moto GP vs Honda CBR1000RR SP Repsol Edition (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSX-R1000 ABS Moto GPstacks up against the Honda CBR1000RR SP Repsol Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSX-R1000 ABS Moto GPHonda CBR1000RR SP Repsol Edition
Model year20162015
Price$17,299
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower185 hp
Torque117 Nm
Weight320 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Brembo monobloc calipers.Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Suzuki GSX-R1000 ABS Moto GP vs Honda CBR1000RR SP Repsol Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSX-R1000 ABS Moto GP and the Honda CBR1000RR SP Repsol Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX-R1000 ABS Moto GP brings 185 hp, while the Honda CBR1000RR SP Repsol Edition counters with its own power figure at 320 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: