Yamaha FZ1 ABS vs Honda CBF1000 ABS (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ1 ABSstacks up against the Honda CBF1000 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ1 ABSHonda CBF1000 ABS
Model year20132011
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower148 hp97 hp
Torque106 Nm97 Nm
Weight228 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Double disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS)
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Single disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS)
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Yamaha FZ1 ABS vs Honda CBF1000 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ1 ABS and the Honda CBF1000 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ1 ABS brings 148 hp, while the Honda CBF1000 ABS counters with 97 hp at 228 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: