Honda CB1000R ABS vs Yamaha FZ1 Fazer (2019)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB1000R ABSYamaha FZ1 Fazer
Model year20192015
Price$12,999
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower123 hp150 hp
Torque99 Nm106 Nm
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted ABSDouble disc. Optional ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper ABSSingle disc. Optional ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

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

Picking between the Honda CB1000R ABS and the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB1000R ABS brings 123 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: