Suzuki GSX-R1000R vs Honda Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSX-R1000Rstacks up against the Honda Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSX-R1000RHonda Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary
Model year20262022
Price$18,500
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower199 hp215 hp
Torque117 Nm112 Nm
Weight203 kg
Seat height825 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity16.0 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed
Front brakesDual 320mm discsDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle 220mm discSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 front, 190/55-ZR17 rear120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17

Suzuki GSX-R1000R vs Honda Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSX-R1000R and the Honda Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX-R1000R brings 199 hp in a 203 kg package, while the Honda Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary counters with 215 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: