Yamaha FZ1 vs Honda CBF1000 ABS (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ1stacks up against the Honda CBF1000 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha FZ1 | Honda CBF1000 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Price | $10,790 | — |
| Engine | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 97 hp |
| Torque | — | 97 Nm |
| Weight | — | 228 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 L | 5.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS) |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 |
Yamaha FZ1 vs Honda CBF1000 ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha FZ1 and the Honda CBF1000 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ1 brings its published horsepower, 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: