Honda CB1000R 5Four vs Yamaha FZ1 Fazer (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB1000R 5Fourstacks up against the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB1000R 5FourYamaha FZ1 Fazer
Model year20212015
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower144 hp150 hp
Torque104 Nm106 Nm
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.3 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. Optional ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc. Optional ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Honda CB1000R 5Four vs Yamaha FZ1 Fazer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB1000R 5Four and the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB1000R 5Four brings 144 hp, while the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer counters with 150 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: