Harley-Davidson 11-KR vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 40th Anniversary Edition (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson 11-KRstacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 40th Anniversary Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson 11-KRSuzuki GSX-R 1000 40th Anniversary Edition
Model year19152026
Price$2,026
Engine998 cc999 cc
Weight147 kg203 kg
Seat height825 mm
Fuel capacity16.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresBridgestone® RS11 120/70 ZR17M/C 58W / Bridgestone® RS11 190/55 ZR17M/C 75W

Harley-Davidson 11-KR vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 40th Anniversary Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson 11-KR and the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 40th Anniversary Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson 11-KR brings its published horsepower in a 147 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 40th Anniversary Edition counters with its own power figure at 203 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: