Suzuki GSX-R1000ZSE vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSX-R1000ZSEstacks up against the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Suzuki GSX-R1000ZSE | Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2014 | 2013 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | — |
| Torque | 117 Nm | — |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.6 L | 4.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper, Combined ABS and sintered metal pads |
| Tires | 120/70-R17 / 190/50-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 |
Suzuki GSX-R1000ZSE vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Suzuki GSX-R1000ZSE and the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX-R1000ZSE brings 182 hp, while the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS 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: