Honda CBR 400 RR Fireblade vs Suzuki GSX X Impulse (1989)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR 400 RR Firebladestacks up against the Suzuki GSX X Impulse. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR 400 RR FirebladeSuzuki GSX X Impulse
Model year19891985
Price
Engine400 cc400 cc
Horsepower59 hp
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesDouble disc

Honda CBR 400 RR Fireblade vs Suzuki GSX X Impulse — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR 400 RR Fireblade and the Suzuki GSX X Impulse usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR 400 RR Fireblade brings 59 hp, while the Suzuki GSX X Impulse counters with its own power figure.

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: